Attempting to have an insightful, in-depth conversation with a young adult about current events, literature, politics, religion, or any topic outside the teen bubble is often like trying to have a conversation with my toddler, although to her credit the two year old is usually more responsive than the "I don't know." offered by a teen.*
Kudos then to Ana Beard, a Hellgate High School (Missoula, MT) senior, who defies my generalization by offering her response to censorship in the classroom by the Missoula School Board in a well written article posted on 4&20.
The censorship revolves around the use of a video entitled "The Story of Stuff" a Big Sky High School (Missoula, MT) teacher used to incite discussion amongst her wildlife biology students. The film criticises the consumer culture fostered by corporate America and the American people in general.
My thought: Isn't any material that asks young adults to critically think and look beyond themselves, the latest fashion trend, celebrity gossip, or computer gadget a good thing?
* To a teen, this is evidence of crotchetiness that defies my years.
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