How To Eat Fried Worms is banned based on two reasons: it is socially unacceptable and it promotes gambling and betting. Mostly schools have banned this book because young children are encouraged to make bets and get involved in gross activities. This book causes a lot of diagreements in elementary schools, however it is not much of a problem for students in older schools. It was also on Sarah Palin's list of books to ban in schools.
As a group, we do not think this book should be banned. Just because a student reads about eating worms doesn't mean they will do it. Also, almost all children go through life saying "I bet you can or can't do this and that." No matter what kids will be around gambling throughout their life. If a kid wants to read a fun book about boys their age, they should be allowed to.
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