January 13, 2006

From the "Am Our Childrin Lerning" File

Ohio high school porn homework canceled

BROOKLYN, Ohio (AP) — A high school research assignment on Internet pornography was canceled after parents in this Cleveland suburb complained.

Superintendent Jeff Lampert said that although the teacher's apparent goal — to discuss the harmful effects of pornography — was well-intentioned, he agreed with parents that the assignment was inappropriate for 14- and 15-year-old freshmen at Brooklyn High.

The assignment asked students to research pornography on the Internet and list eight facts about pornography. Students also were asked to write their personal views of pornography and any experience they had with it.

Lampert said he doubted the teacher would face any punishment.

"BILLY! You've been in there for an hour! WHAT ARE YOU DOING!"

"Uh--HOMEWORK, Mom!"

You know, I wonder about people sometimes. And then I have to stop, because it makes my head hurt.

Posted by Terry Oglesby at January 13, 2006 03:38 PM
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