What to do if a teacher assigns a book you are uncomfortable with, morally speaking:
If you are the student:
1) Contact the teacher and respectfully explain why you are uncomfortable with the assigned book. Ask for a substitute book.
2) If the teacher will not allow a substitution, talk with your parents or an administrator or both.
If you are the parent(s)/guardian(s):
1) Let your teen choose whether or not to read the book after you have given your counsel and recommendations.
2) If your teen needs your support to request a different book, check with the teacher about a substitution and consider the following:
a) The school may have procedures in place to help make the process of contesting a book selection timely and respectful. Work within these procedures as best you can.
b) If the teacher will not allow a substitution, make an appointment with one of the school administrators to respectfully discuss the situation and discover options.
c) When you have reviewed the options privately with your teen, including any option you create, allow your teen to choose an option.
d) Celebrate this opportunity for you and your teen to learn to communicate, negotiate, defend a position, and make hard choices.
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