tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835076372864989578.post4330886245203058623..comments2023-06-07T07:48:38.406-04:00Comments on The Awkward Adventures of Kiwi: What are you reading? I need some backup Moms!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14253609683372484777noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835076372864989578.post-15736054086081365422011-08-18T20:44:04.531-04:002011-08-18T20:44:04.531-04:00As a mom (yours) and a avid reader, I guess I have...As a mom (yours) and a avid reader, I guess I have a different point of view. As the parent of a child who was reading Mary Shelley's Frakenstein at age 8, I think that if the child is old enough to comprehend the subject matter, reading about controversial subjects can open good conversations. i realize not everyone will agree. i'm glad that my granddaugther loves to read and that she respects her parents wishes to keep her nose out of the books that you two don't want her to read until you think she is ready.Suetopiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00468020627794618526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835076372864989578.post-34765044700710919432011-08-16T10:23:45.045-04:002011-08-16T10:23:45.045-04:00Thanks! As the parent of a 12 year old I totally a...Thanks! As the parent of a 12 year old I totally agree! Most of the stuff she reads I don't need to check out (see Diary of a Whimpy Kid and the like), but when she started (at 10) to ask about Twilight I said NO until I read them, and I'm glad I did, Breaking Dawn should not be read by 5th graders, glad I read them first!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14253609683372484777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835076372864989578.post-53265009583364686112011-08-16T07:26:12.712-04:002011-08-16T07:26:12.712-04:00Hello there!
I just happened upon your blog and t...Hello there!<br /><br />I just happened upon your blog and thought I'd comment on the YA book dilemma. I taught middle school for many years, so I'm familiar with a lot of the YA title/series. Maybe because I spent my days surrounded by YA books, when it comes to my personal reading choices, I want to read adult books. I think it's important for parents (especially parents of young adults!) to know what their kids are reading. What better way to find out what they are reading than to read their books yourself - especially because so many YA books cover some very inappropriate subject matter. Or should I say, they cover some subject matter very inappropriately?!? I have found that sometimes when a teen "constantly has their nose in a certain book series" - there's a reason - and it's not always a good one.<br /><br />So - enough said. Personally, while every once in a while it's fun to read a teen book - I like to really challenge myself when I spend time with a book. Besides - it's a good way to be a role model for the younger set! -NanNan Burgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00534662686159292005noreply@blogger.com