Banning books is a great way to help your kids to develop an interest in reading. Nothing motives a person to read like telling them certain books are off-limits.

You should tell your kids to stay away from the Bible. Gather up the Bibles in your house and lock them in a box in the garage. Make sure to tell the kids where you’ve hidden the books so they don’t accidentally find them.

Check up on them periodically by asking pointed questions like, “So, what’s your favorite Proverb?” The child should respond with, “My favorite what?” If your kid says, “I don’t read Proverbs,” then you can be certain they’re fibbing.

You’ll need to do a lot of reading to figure out which other books to ban. When you find a piece of literature that might help your child’s mind mature, put it on your bookshelf and somberly announce, “This book is not for you! Don’t even open it!”

When you find a book that is utter rubbish, don’t freak out about it. Making a big deal out of a rubbish book will only encourage your kids to read it. If your kid asks about the rubbish book, shrug and say, “You should take time to read it yourself.” The book will never be touched again.

Responsible grown-ups should teach children not to be afraid of ideas. If your kids already know how to process information that contradicts their values, then you might not need to ban books. But if your kids can’t handle opposition, put a copy of the New Testament in the bathroom and tell your kids to leave it alone.

“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” (2 Timothy 3:16)