Censorship/banning of certain books helps protect children from the evil ways of the world that they should not see until an older, more mature age. Books containing cruel language and mature thoughts and circumstances should only be read by teenagers or young adults. At an older age, students are more likely to be able to understand the content of the book. Additionally, students are less likely to be frightened by the strong language and activities found in the text than a younger child. Young children are impressionable and these types of books can leave unpleasant thoughts and influence children's current behaviors as well as their future. Banning books such as The Catcher in the Rye by JD Salinger and others should only be banned until eighth grade in school. On the other hand, some people may believe that books should never be banned from school. According to Oscar Wilde, the author of The Picture of Dorian Gray, said that "the books that the world calls immoral are the ones that show the world its own shame" (BuzzFeed). Banning books hides the truth about the world from children. At the same time, it is about protecting them from an early age from the evil of the world. If books were banned to a certain level, it would not protect children from the truth of the world forever. This would protect the world's children until the appropriate age to understand the text. Children are impressionable and will remember and repeat everything they hear and read. It is not wise to give children a book that is more mature than them and expect them not to use inappropriate and vulgar language in their lives, i.e. don't scare them. In the book...... middle of paper......in high school and are normally subjected to foul language and sexual content throughout the day, so this would also give them a better understanding of the book. Banning certain books helps protect children from the evil ways of the world that they should not see until an older, more mature age. The cruel language and violence in this book can inspire children to take action and potentially change their futures. Works cited by BuzzFeed." Community. Np, September 23, 2013. Web. November 06, 2013..Salinger, JD "Six." The Catcher in the Rye. Boston: Little, Brown, 1951. 40-41. Salinger, JD « Thirteen.” The Catcher in the Rye. Boston: Little, Brown, 1951. 93-94. “The Catcher in the Rye” Boston: Little, Brown, 1951. 103. Print...