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We believe in Protecting ALL children/minors from harmful, sexually explicit/porn in areas designated for minors in our schools and public libraries in Idaho. We believe parental restrictions should be in place to allow for the accommodation of parent choice concerning library materials and their kids.
Our Goal:
We seek for diverse accomodations to be inclusive to all families. Parents, not libarians should determine what is appropriate for their kids and that should be supported with restrictive library cards or materials that require parental consent.
But it's already illegal to distribute pornography to minors?
FALSE
Unfortunately It's not illegal for libraries to disseminate pornography to minors in Idaho. Libraries are specifically exempt from Idaho Statute Title 18 1517 in section d.
This is why we need local policy to protect our kids. Just because something isn't illegal yet (it's been in legislation, HB314) doesn't mean it's right.
Our Library & School Board have a choice, here are some options;
Adopt a rating system so when shelving books minors are safeguarded from harmful content and there is informed consent.
Agree? Sign the Petition to show your support!
Please review & remove harmful content from our children's shelves, NO porn for minors. ADULT content should be on ADULT shelves or require parental consent.
Remove ALA policy that blocks protections for minors.
Agree? Sign the Petition to show your support!
Add warning labels to obscene books so patrons know if shared outside the library to minors they are committing a crime. Idaho Title 18 1506 says, "Any person guilty of a violation of the provisions of this section shall be imprisoned in the state prison for a period not to exceed twenty-five (25) years. Idaho Title 18 chapter 1515 says, “disseminating material harmful to minors is a misdemeanor punishable by confinement in the county jail not to exceed one year, or by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars or by both such fine and jail sentence.”
Add a minor restricted & nonrestricted library card options. So families can have their values respected and children protected.
Earmark specific ADULT books that have mature content NOT suitable for children and require parental consent before explicit books can be checked out.
Introduce another age category such as a "New Adult" classification for older teens/adults, AND restrict access pending parental consent.
What is the impact of pornography on children?
“Children suffer many negative effects due to modern society’s exposure to and acceptance of pornography. These negative effects include mental disturbance and unrest for the young school age child, including acting out and violent behavior. Because of its harmfulness to children, pornography must never be used as a tool to teach children human sexuality. For older adolescents and young adults, pornography teaches a false narrative regarding human sexuality and how men and women form healthy sexual relationships. This makes it more difficult for young men and women to form authentic, stable relationships. For parents, pornography is divisive resulting in a decreased quality of marriage and increasing the likelihood of divorce and separation which has been well documented to be harmful to children… Pediatricians and pediatric healthcare providers should understand the negative impact that widespread use of pornography is having on today’s children and their parents and how they can help stop this destructive influence on the family.” - American College of Pediatricians
Resources
the-impact-of-pornography-on-children
https://www.peterkleponis.com/how-porn-hurts-kids-and-teens/
https://integrityrestored.com/porn-addiction/
Harmful affects of Pornography
https://www.parentsliberty.com/resources/
https://parentsrightsineducation.com
https://safelibraries.blogspot.com
https://www.defendyoungminds.com
https://www.booklook.info/public-book-reports
https://www.cleanbooks4kids.com
https://www.cleanupsamuelslibrary.com
Our Petitions:
Library Content Petition (Rate books for informed consent) - NOT A BAN
Remove ALA from Grangeville Library Policy (To Protect children from harmful, sexually explicit material, ALA does no discriminate based on AGE)
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