I don't like the idea of making books into a controlled (and controlling) substance. If the kid is a real reader, this will only seem unjust, and reading without "permission" will become a moral dilemma, like you don't deserve to read. If the kid is not a reader, they'll never ask for 'em anyway. And harping on them for not reading themselves when they show an interest in a book, not to mention stealing books the kids are reading, also seems to reinforce the guilt factor that the kid is failing at reading. It seems like it would be very discouraging to never be good enough at something you do because you love to do it.
Obviously, this isn't always how it turns out--clearly you enjoy reading--but it seems a very risky way to do it.
... Also, the theft would never work round these parts--I always take the book into the bathroom with me. ;)
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Date: 2009-03-31 05:41 am (UTC)Obviously, this isn't always how it turns out--clearly you enjoy reading--but it seems a very risky way to do it.
... Also, the theft would never work round these parts--I always take the book into the bathroom with me. ;)