Book Review
A short overview of this book
What is Right and Wrong? Who Decides? Where Do Values Come From? And Other Big Questions by Michael Rosen & Annemarie Young is a book that helps kids to become critical thinkers.
It would be useful for encouraging tweens to think about the world, and it touches on topics that are strongly connected to the values people hold and their ideas of right and wrong, such as democracy, justice, fairness, prejudice and discrimination, education, climate change and war.
Sexuality isn’t included, but you could use the book as a stepping stone to talk about the topic, in regards to viewing pornography, transgenderism, abstinence, and sex.
You can learn more on this page, about how to talk to kids about sex education.
Ideal Age
Ideal for children aged 10 to 14 years.
Buy this book
✅ Buy a copy of What is Right and Wrong? Who Decides? Where Do Values Come From? And Other Big Questions by Michael Rosen & Annemarie Young from Amazon.
Video Transcription
A transcription in case you are more of a reader than a listener
Hey there! Welcome to Sex Ed Rescue, I’m Cath Hak, your friendly sex educator. On my YouTube channel and website, I review a bunch of books that can help you have those important conversations about sex education with your kids. Today, I want to talk about a book that focuses on values, because let’s face it, values play a big role in sex education.
The book I want to highlight is called What’s Right And Wrong, Who Decides Where the Values Come From? And Other Big Questions by Michael Rosen and Anne Marie Young. There are actually quite a few books like this one, designed for tweens who are starting to think more deeply and question things. They cover topics like gender, consent, feminism, masculinity, and more. But today, let’s dive into the importance of values.
When it comes to sex education, it’s not just about giving kids information. We also want to help them understand how to apply that information in their lives. This book does a great job of sparking conversations about values. It’s not just a wall of text either, it’s visually appealing with pictures and a layout that keeps things interesting.
The book explores various aspects of values, not just sexual values. It delves into what it means to be right or wrong, principles, and where values come from. It even touches on historical events like World War II and how a whole country followed one person’s beliefs. It also discusses society, justice, the law, prejudice, discrimination, and the power of language.
There are personal stories too, like one from a guy who shares his experience of being included and excluded, and how he realized he was treated differently because of his slight limp. He beautifully sums it up by saying, We’re all equal but different. The book also tackles important issues like poverty, homelessness, educational opportunities, and even mentions current events like Trump and climate control.
It’s a book that encourages critical thinking, helping kids question and analyze what they’re told instead of blindly accepting it. And as a parent, this book can be a helpful tool for you too. It provides insights into why your child may develop different values from your own, because ultimately, values are personal choices.
So, if you’re looking for a resource to have meaningful conversations about values and help your kids become critical thinkers, this book is definitely worth checking out. It’s engaging, thought-provoking, and will give you a better understanding of the values we hold dear.
I hope this review was helpful! Feel free to reach out if you have any more questions.
