Twilight series of books

[Nickel]

This has a lot of intense sexual situations, killing, blood and graphic scenes that in my opinion are not appropriate for young teens.

The writer of these books is a devout Mormon, and there is nothing overtly sexual in her writing. The majority of the sex/killing/"graphic" situations are all nuance. You say you've read the books? I would think it serves as a good opportunity to discuss the themes present and why/why not they should be acceptable. If I had an 11 year old daughter, I don't know that I'd have a problem with her reading the series.

 

[citysherry]

Nothing like quoting from a Connecticut Catholic Corner website about a vampire book aimed at teens.

two-thirds of middle school students are not teens.

 

[citysherry]

The writer of these books is a devout Mormon, and there is nothing overtly sexual in her writing. The majority of the sex/killing/"graphic" situations are all nuance. You say you've read the books? I would think it serves as a good opportunity to discuss the themes present and why/why not they should be acceptable. If I had an 11 year old daughter, I don't know that I'd have a problem with her reading the series.

I've only read the first book in the series. I find the subject matter too mature for them so I do have a problem with them reading the series. I posted the foregoing overviews because some parents have no idea what their kids are reading.

 

[Gwydion]

and your point is?

Nothing. If you are following that mind set, I doubt I will be of much help. Tell your child to go read what they recommend. The bible. Teach her about people resurrecting from the grave to spread his word to the people. Teach her about immaculate conception and how sometimes, god willing, a gal can just get pregnant with a baby that is not the child of her husband. Teach her about epic battles where men are sacrficed, and animals are destroyed. Teach her about how the entire world, save a few people and animals were drowned. Teach her how every sunday she is drinking the blood of christ.

But definately do not teach her about those resurected vampires that have sex and drink blood of humans.


That would just be too harsh on her fragile mind.

 

[citysherry]

Nothing. If you are following that mind set, I doubt I will be of much help. Tell your child to go read what they recommend. The bible. Teach her about people resurrecting from the grave to spread his word to the people. Teach her about immaculate conception and how sometimes, god willing, a gal can just get pregnant with a baby that is not the child of her husband. Teach her about epic battles where men are sacrficed, and animals are destroyed. Teach her about how the entire world, save a few people and animals were drowned. Teach her how every sunday she is drinking the blood of christ.

But definately do not teach her about those resurected vampires that have sex and drink blood of humans.


That would just be too harsh on her fragile mind.

I didn't say that they would never be allowed to read the series. They are books directed to teens which my girls are not as well as the majority of middle school students. Just because it has been printed and bound into a book doesn't make it suitable for all.

 

[Gwydion]

I didn't say that they would never be allowed to read the series. They are books directed to teens which my girls are not as well as the majority of middle school students. Just because it has been printed and bound into a book doesn't make it suitable for all.

So what would you have them read then? What is a suitable book for a pre-teen girl to read? What challenges their mind and prepares them for what life has to hold?

 

[kwillia]

So what would you have them read then? What is a suitable book for a pre-teen girl to read? What challenges their mind and prepares them for what life has to hold?

My middle school gal reads tons of books... but the top of her fav list is ANYTHING and EVERYTHING by Tamora Pierce. (Not sure if I spelled that right.) I even took her to a book signing to meet her and to hear her read a chapter from her new book. What she loves most about her books is the strong female characters in all stories.

 

[citysherry]

So what would you have them read then? What is a suitable book for a pre-teen girl to read? What challenges their mind and prepares them for what life has to hold?

Although my girls are twins, they are vastly different in what they like to read. One loves Harry Potter, Eragon, etc. (she's the one that asked to read Twilight) and other twin's favorite book is Little Women but she didn't care for Little Men.

 

[terbear1225]

personally at 11 I was reading babysitter's club, anne of green gables and the narnia books. no sex, no bloodlust, no resurrections (ok, maybe one resurrection).

i don't necessarily have a problem with these books, but it does sound as though they MIGHT be a bit much for 11 yo's whatever happened to letting them be kids for a while. do we really need to "prepare them for what life has to hold?"

 

[Gwydion]

My middle school gal reads tons of books... but the top of her fav list is ANYTHING and EVERYTHING by Tamora Pierce. (Not sure if I spelled that right.) I even took her to a book signing to meet her and to hear her read a chapter from her new book. What she loves most about her books is the strong female characters in all stories.

Good for her and you! Sadly, I don't know of many books with strong female leads, but I'm glad yall found some!

 

[kwillia]

Good for her and you! Sadly, I don't know of many books with strong female leads, but I'm glad yall found some!

She found her and was hooked from the first book.

Tamora Pierce - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

As a youngster, Tamora Pierce often turned to books for comfort. She now hopes that young readers will do the same with her works--fantasy novels featuring strong female protagonists. "I enjoy writing for teenagers," Pierce once explained to Something about the Author (SATA), "because I feel I help to make life easier for kids who are like I was." Pierce told Twentieth-Century Young Adult Writers that readers sometimes send her the kind of letters that she might have written as a teenager to the writers who inspired her and helped her to get through rough times; the author said that she find this particularly rewarding.

 

[Gwydion]

She found her and was hooked from the first book.

Tamora Pierce - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

As a youngster, Tamora Pierce often turned to books for comfort. She now hopes that young readers will do the same with her works--fantasy novels featuring strong female protagonists. "I enjoy writing for teenagers," Pierce once explained to Something about the Author (SATA), "because I feel I help to make life easier for kids who are like I was." Pierce told Twentieth-Century Young Adult Writers that readers sometimes send her the kind of letters that she might have written as a teenager to the writers who inspired her and helped her to get through rough times; the author said that she find this particularly rewarding.

You should look into Buffy and Alias (TV shows)... JJ Abrams has fantastic leading women, and makes it a point to show their strengths.

Although, Alias even had me confused more times than I can remember.

For promoting reading in your children!

For actually taking your child to a book signing!

 

[Teacher_Lady]

I read all 4 twilight books in a week and a good number of my 8th grade students love them. When I was in 8th grade I was reading trashy historical romance novels, so twilight kind of pales in comparison...

 

[Geek]

I would not let my 12 year old read these books. They are another level higher emotionally than Harry Potter books. There is sex and talk of sex in two of the books. That being said, kids develop differently. It is your responsibility as a mom to buckle down and read the book, if you have concerns. Decide if your kid is ready to read them. None of us can make that parental decision for you.

 

[Geek]

And I can't wait for the film



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