why is the catcher in the rye banned

The Catcher in the Rye has been banned or challenged for multiple reasons, including its use of vulgar and obscene language, sexual content, depiction of drinking, smoking, lying, promiscuity, and sexual abuse. Critics have also labeled it as racist, sexist, ableist, blasphemous, and disrespectful. Its main character, Holden Caulfield, is portrayed as mentally unstable and aggressive, preoccupied with sex, and often judgmental, which has concerned parents and school officials as potentially negative influences for teenagers. The book has also faced accusations of promoting rebellion, undermining family values, and containing immoral issues. It has been banned in various schools since the 1960s and was even briefly banned in some places as part of perceived political controversies. Despite these challenges, it remains a widely taught and popular work of literature.