Who in childhood did not like fairy tales? The magical world of fairy tales and childhood always go hand in hand. And children just read fairy tales, imagining themselves in the place of heroes in a fantasy world.
10. Carlson, who lives on the roof - Astrid Lindgren
The story of Carlson, who lives on the roof, is part of the trilogy of a writer from Sweden, Astrid Lindgren. In Russia, this tale is known from the Soviet cartoon, in which Carlson’s personality has more positive qualities than the original. At home in Sweden, this character is not loved. And in America, according to various sources, the book was banned. The reason for the ban is the negative example that Carlson sets for children. He does not respect traditions, does not obey the laws and is an ardent opponent of the rule of law. The penchant for sadistic methods of education Freken Bock is also one of the reasons for the prohibition of the book.
9. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn - Mark Twain
Oddly enough, the story of Mark Twain Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn is banned in America. A fairy tale is forbidden for various reasons. First of all, Tom and Huckleberry are very naughty boys, moreover they prefer to wander, and this behavior cannot be a good example for the younger generation. The theme of racism in the work did not stand aside. The African American population demanded a ban on the book, because the abusive word "nigga" appears 39 times in the pages of a fairy tale. And this is only on the first 35 pages! In many American schools and states, Mark Twain's work is still banned.
8. The tale of the priest and his worker Balda
Pushkin’s immortal work “The Tale of the Priest and His Worker Balda” was not banned in Russia, but nevertheless, it caused a negative attitude in some groups of the population. First of all, representatives of the clergy are unhappy. In the Kuban, some adjustments were made to the tale, and as a result, the pop was replaced by a merchant. According to the convinced opinion, Paul’s father, the priest of the Armavir Cathedral, Pushkin could not write such a work, since he was a believer. During the life of the poet, the work was never published. His release was engaged in Vasily Zhukovsky. Then he replaced the priest with a merchant. Now, Father Paul insists that the fairy tale be released in this version. The original edition of the fairy tale in poetry was published in 1917 and since then the edition has not changed until today.
7. The Tale of the Golden Cockerel
Another piece of Pushkin that has been criticized is the tale of the Golden Cockerel. It would seem, what can be faulted in this work? But here were dissatisfied. In the first tale, it was banned immediately after its publication. Nicholas 2 saw many allusions to himself and his rule, the Russo-Japanese War and many other events. It was clear to everyone that the tale of the golden cockerel was a caricature of the reign of Nicholas 2. Today, the tale did not suit Patriarch Kirill. He considered her blasphemous and blasphemous. The reason for the discontent of the Patriarch was the production of Serebrennikov. According to a group of believers, the production is aimed at "humiliating the dignity of Orthodox Christians."
6. Roni, the daughter of a robber - Astrid Lindgren
The fairy tale story of Astrid Lindgren was published in 1981. The tale was repeatedly filmed. The plot of the story tells of a little girl named Roni. Most of the time she walks around the neighborhood of her father's possessions and considers herself quite happy. But Roni does not even suspect how lonely she really is until the moment she meets a boy from another robber clan, Birka. Father Roni and Birka are sworn enemies, but despite this, their children have become real friends. Due to parental bans, children decide to run away from home. And according to some parents, this behavior may not be a good example for young readers.
5. Harry Potter Series
The wizard boy Harry Potter is one of the most recognizable and beloved characters not only among children but also adults. But even a series of stories about the young wizard was on the list of banned books. The reason for the bans was the accusation of promoting occultism, Satanism and disrespect for traditional family values. It is difficult to disagree that the reasons are unreasonable. Among the dissatisfied, again, representatives of the clergy. Representatives of Protestants, Catholics and Christians oppose the publication of a series of books. Proponents of history argue that the plot of Harry Potter is completely far from religious subjects.
4. Ivan Tsarevich and the Gray Wolf
The reason for the prohibition of Russian folk tales Ivan Tsarevich and Gray Wolf in the absence of a positive example in the person of the protagonist. The personality of Ivan Tsarevich was criticized. the main character does not have a single positive quality that could set a good example for the younger generation. And the moral of a fairy tale cannot teach a child moral values at all. But to rob, kill and deceive in order to live well - such a message carries a fairy tale. The only positive character, oddly enough, is the Gray Wolf, but this is a secondary character and he does not attach special importance to children.
3. Alyonushkiny's tales - Mother-Siberian
Mother-Siberian wrote a series of fairy tales Alyonushkina fairy tales for his daughter Elena, where, using the example of fairy-tale heroes and animals, the writer denounced acute social issues and vices. The writer was able to learn valuable lessons for children, but in such a way that stories could interest them. Scenes from the life of forest animals are direct references to human nature. Through fairy tales, Mamin-Sibiryak gives children life lessons. But some parents can see scenes in fairy tales that they cannot teach a child moral values.
2. Kissing is prohibited - Ksenia Dragunskaya
According to censorship, a children's book by Ksenia Dragunskaya, “Kissing is prohibited. Among the dissatisfied were members of the parent committee from the Urals. They sent a request to the prosecutor so that the staff would check the book for censorship scenes in the book. The story tells about the methods of suicide, as well as it hints at a sexual relationship between an adult woman and a minor youth. In this regard, the book disappeared from the shelves of many bookstores in the country.
1. The tale of the bun
Kolobok left his grandmother, grandfather, and a number of libraries. In a fairy tale about a bun, some categories of citizens saw scenes of physical violence. And this can negatively affect the psyche of children when reading such tales. In addition, the gingerbread man leaves the house, which does not set a good example for children. Again, the reasons for banning a Russian folk tale seem ridiculous. And according to this logic, all fairy tales should be prohibited. And then what will remain for the children? Instead of finding hidden meaning in children's books, you need to explain to children how to and how not to act on the example of fairy-tale characters.