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Although this is kind of off topic from the current studies in our English class, I have come to an odd realization. It seems as if children’s books are not what they used to be. In my psychology class, we were assigned to create a toy or children’s book (we’re studying child development). As I browsed the web searching for a bit of inspiration, I stumbled upon several odd pieces of literature. I remember the classic Dr. Seuss stories we all loved as a kid, and the brightly colored stories whose plot attempted to teach some valuable moral lesson. I haven’t found this to be particularly true to books published in recent years. Although they still posses the aesthetic appeal that all young humans enjoy, their messages are serious and solemn at times. To me it seems like today’s generation wishes to grow up a lot quicker than they need too. I don’t ever remember seeing books in classroom or library that dealt with alcoholic parents (I Wish Daddy didn’t drink so Much by Judith Vigna) or disabled people (Who Cares about Disabled People Illustrated by Pam Adams). It’s almost kind of offensive to me. Although these are issues in modern day society, I don’t think it’s ok to write books about these subjects aimed at young children. Am I crazy for thinking that??? 

P.S. Here are some links on the subject. 

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/03/29/the-creepiest-childrens-b_n_513489.html#s75168&title=Joined_At_Birth

http://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2012/02/the-10-most-unintentionally-terrifying-childrens-books#4


http://allthingsmundane.wordpress.com/2010/01/11/bedtime-stories-gone-awry-really-weird-childrens-books/