Free Speech and Respect for Student Autonomy
The article argues for greater constitutional protection of student speech, emphasizing the importance of student autonomy. It contends that allowing students to express themselves freely fosters their development as independent thinkers. The author critiques paternalistic approaches to censorship, asserting that they hinder intellectual growth and self-reflection.
- ▪The author advocates for an autonomy-enhancing argument for student speech rights.
- ▪Censorship in schools is seen as incompatible with respecting student autonomy.
- ▪The article highlights the negative impact of paternalism on students' independence and resilience.
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Free Speech Free Speech and Respect for Student Autonomy Ronald Den Otter | 5.27.2026 10:28 AM <img decoding="async" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-8384060" src="https://d2eehagpk5cl65.cloudfront.net/img/q60/uploads/2026/05/81S5GYZlAQL._SL1500_1-683x1024.jpg" alt="" width="340" srcset="https://d2eehagpk5cl65.cloudfront.net/img/q60/uploads/2026/05/81S5GYZlAQL._SL1500_1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https://d2eehagpk5cl65.cloudfront.net/img/q60/uploads/2026/05/81S5GYZlAQL._SL1500_1-200x300.jpg 200w, https://d2eehagpk5cl65.cloudfront.net/img/q60/uploads/2026/05/81S5GYZlAQL._SL1500_1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://d2eehagpk5cl65.cloudfront.net/img/q60/uploads/2026/05/81S5GYZlAQL._SL1500_1.jpg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px" /> In my book, in defense of considerably more constitutional…
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