David Pelzers books, The Child Called It and The Lost Boy should be taught in high school I think most students in a high school English class are old enough and, mature tohandle the contents of the books and to get a understanding of what David went through. Attimes the books are a little to detailed, but people have to understand it is something that happensin everyday life, and people cant be prejudiced towards the children. It is something that everyonehas to accept weather we want to or not. After reading the books, or after reading just the firstbook, is enough for a person to be aware of child abuse, and how it can really harm the child notonly physically but mentally. It also lets people know that its not the childs fault, so theyshouldnt be treated differently. Davids books should be taught in high schools. When I say high school I mean thestudents should be at least a junior, unless the English class is advanced and the instructor knowsthe students are mature enough to handle it. Personally I dont think I would of been able to takethe books or the topic seriously if I were a freshmen or a sophomore. Child abuse isnt a topicthat can be or that should be taken lightly. Since the topic of child abuse isnt taught to students,its really unknown exactly what it is, and what harm it does to a child. I know after I read thebooks, I realized how precious life is, and that I took my life for granted. Now I am able to say Iam proud and happy of the life I have, but I wouldnt of said that if I wouldnt have read thebooks. The way the children are treated differently, is by other people being prejudiced. Peopleautomatically assume that the children are bad, but its not their fault. Just because the childrenare foster kids, and dont live with their real parents is no excuse for people to stereotype themand to pick on them. By having English classes read Davids books, it can give students anotherperceptive on prejudice and foster child...
