2007-01-17 12:51:54 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
YES its definitely unusual and unless the books were porn or something unsavoury I think it would also be in the cruel league as books are vital to our daily lives either as a newspaper, reference material, schoolbooks, or a novel for a leisurely read. Punishment is about taking away privileges and books are pretty much a necessity of daily life.
If the ban is some sort of unsavoury material ok, but if it is on normal literature then I would suggest some other form of punishment would be more appropriate, as by taking away books for such a LONG period you are not just taking away a privilege but you are also taking away a RIGHT.
2007-01-23 00:28:52 · answer #1 · answered by magpiez 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about "cruel and unusual" but I would say it's stupid. Depending, of course, on the type of book being prohibited. Not all books are created equal. If one is sentenced to read good quality literature and no trash for a month, that doesn't sound like punishment. No books at all, that's punishment, and stupid.
2007-01-17 20:57:49 · answer #2 · answered by Sara Katrina 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love to read hot, steamy romance novels so you bet it would be punishment. Also cruel and unusual because then I would have to pay attention to my old man and that's just cruel.
2007-01-24 17:43:00 · answer #3 · answered by frigginhilarious 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the person and it depends on the defiant act and its severity. For me, yes it would be cruel and unusual because its a way to release tension and stress.
2007-01-17 21:12:02 · answer #4 · answered by WackyChris 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, most parents send their children to their room and make them read a book. What kind of books are you reading?
2007-01-25 15:29:02 · answer #5 · answered by red belle 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. most kids would not even think it was punishment to be grounded from books.
2007-01-17 21:00:43 · answer #6 · answered by Gruntled Employee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For me, that we be horrible tortuous punishment because I'm a book worm.
2007-01-17 20:57:06 · answer #7 · answered by BAnne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
considering you have to read books in order to go to school-yes
2007-01-17 20:55:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
Unless, of course, you consider "Creamsicle" and "Electronic Gaming Monthly" to be books.
2007-01-17 21:10:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, just unusual.
2007-01-25 13:40:51 · answer #10 · answered by Tom H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋