photo darwin bell kids forced read books naturally drawn happy they're reading question needling parents teachers number years plenty people riled weekend addressed york times article assignment pick books twitter friend school librarian bookhouseboy letting article generation question kids forced read classics school assigned literature question teachers type question age-old versions subtleties surrounding question black white instance picky eaters forced swallow vegetables parents happy assuming good nutrition habits reading sides argument summed york times article motoko rich method familiar generations students entire class reads classic draw themes study literary craft tradition proponents builds shared literary culture students exposes readers works quality complexity prepare students standardized tests fans reading workshop assigning books leaves children bored unable understand texts letting students choose books build lifelong love reading personally tend avoid things black white surprise positive aspects approaches opinions liking food metaphor share thoughts kids reading disclaimer speak parent lover books pretend understand challenges teachers face classroom district regulations choice motivator green beans brussels sprouts kids eating vegetables reading classic literature limited choice matter forcing specific thing kids specific makes feel cornered resentful rebellious grownups make clear eating vegetables tonight dinner give options make green beans brussels sprouts kids tend ownership matter approach offers freedom structure reading teachers offer options class chose read harper anne frank pick appetizing disguise hurts hollandaise asparagus good destined bitter pill choke words classic piece literature slopped plate pile lukewarm mushy peas throw vegetables kids turn noses find fresh ways approach serve classic literature kids read respond exciting formats ways disguise hollandaise sauce good habits requiring extra effort community avoid eating dinner ideally directing food stomach reading ingesting words tend reading solitary activity communal aspect engaging books ideas important individual reading book worries class kids reading books miss important opportunities discuss form opinions debate thought family members night night heating individual frozen dinner choice eating motivation plan share food space accompanying conversation save room what's sweetest undeniable validity cream important teach kids what's good tastes sweetest huge life lesson things life work discipline sooner learn place gooey sugary sticky rich balance moderation kids parents teachers work find sweet spot long share common goals ideals room dessert dinner place valentines days halloweens abandon sweet celebration healthy diet temporarily hold kids crazy read make brush teeth sugar high 