If you truly believe this book is not appropriate for Charlie, stand your ground.
My thought would be to ask myself if Charlie will be capable of living independantly when he leaves school. If you feel that might be possible, then he needs exposure to issues that he may come accross and find a way of understanding them and how he manages them. Even if the subject matter is bleak, the book may be the safest way into introducing him to the subject. Just like you use TV programs, plays or films. I know it's hard but it might be easier now than having to prepare him for some kind of adult life when he's older.
But if you feel strongly, stick your ground. These teachers may not have enough understanding of Charlie's understanding of the world to know what is right for him.
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on 2010-07-13 03:22 pm (UTC)My thought would be to ask myself if Charlie will be capable of living independantly when he leaves school. If you feel that might be possible, then he needs exposure to issues that he may come accross and find a way of understanding them and how he manages them. Even if the subject matter is bleak, the book may be the safest way into introducing him to the subject. Just like you use TV programs, plays or films. I know it's hard but it might be easier now than having to prepare him for some kind of adult life when he's older.
But if you feel strongly, stick your ground. These teachers may not have enough understanding of Charlie's understanding of the world to know what is right for him.