Library Books.
The Cherry Creek Parent Advocacy Network supports transparency & partnerships with families. We know that parental involvement is essential for all students. The district has continually denied our request to require parental consent for books containing nude and pornographic images, violence, sexual violence and pornographic content.
The Cherry Creek Parent Advocacy Network does not support banning books with diverse viewpoints, values or ideas. We do support the use of age-appropriate materials and the use of maturity ratings to help families make informed decisions. It is important to note that the depiction of sexual acts in literature is pornography. The American Bar Association states that "exposure to pornography harms children and youth by normalizing sexual violence, creating unrealistic expectations for intimate partners and relationships and increases the risk for addition."
The Cherry Creek Parent Advocacy Network does not support banning books with diverse viewpoints, values or ideas. We do support the use of age-appropriate materials and the use of maturity ratings to help families make informed decisions. It is important to note that the depiction of sexual acts in literature is pornography. The American Bar Association states that "exposure to pornography harms children and youth by normalizing sexual violence, creating unrealistic expectations for intimate partners and relationships and increases the risk for addition."
