East Texas adults react to book 'My Parents Open Carry'

LONGVIEW, TX (KLTV) -

A little known children's book, which could have easily disappeared from store shelves, is making a comeback, in spite of a controversial target audience.

The children's book is entitled My Parents Open Carry, and tells the story of parents trying to explain to their child why they openly carry guns, and why the second amendment is important.

Late night talk show hosts have found plenty of fodder for discussion because of the book.

Written by two Michigan authors, My Parents Open Carry, is a book that supports second amendment rights, but not everyone thinks the message is presented properly.

"It kind of shocked me at first. I don't think it's appropriate for that age group of child," says gun rights supporter Waymon Strong.

The story depicts a girl's parents as openly carrying sidearms everywhere they go for protection.

LeTourneau University professor Kathy Stephens says politically charged children's books are nothing new.

"I see it more often where adults want to push their agenda on children. And they do it through children's books. It is something that we see in school classrooms periodically," she says.

When political hosts began knocking the book, sales dramatically increased.

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East Texas adults react to book 'My Parents Open Carry'