tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761556459353794340.post1340266068981518863..comments2023-06-12T05:05:27.850-05:00Comments on Joyful Days Reviews & Recipes: Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, Breaking Dawn--ReviewJoyful Dayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10605433538598120854noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761556459353794340.post-47749630824696919732008-11-10T22:10:00.000-06:002008-11-10T22:10:00.000-06:00Lpellet, thanks for your comment and stopping by. ...<A HREF="http://www.blogger.com/profile/00612810026820616284" REL="nofollow">Lpellet</A>, thanks for your comment and stopping by. Good for you for pre-reading, it certainly is hard to keep up with children who are voracious readers. <BR/><BR/>As I said, "you are the parent." It is definitely every parent's perogative and duty to make the best decisions for their family. Part of why I did this post was that another parent might be looking for someone who had read the book. <BR/><BR/><I>"<B>Is this a harmful book to read?</B> If you want your child to focus only on very moral and upright subject matter, I’d say steer them clear of Bella and Edward. If the thought of vampires and werewolves makes you upset and goes against your conscience then by all means don’t read it. If you don't want your children to read about others who make some pretty questionable choices, this is not the book for your family. If you don't want what I feel is mature content read by your family, by all means pass it by.<BR/><BR/>If your child is easily obsessed with characters from books, movies, gets lost in fantasy vs. living in reality, these books might offer some unhealthy fodder, but no more so than any prime time television show or soap opera.<BR/><BR/><B>Is this a must read book?</B> No, life will go on if you choose not to read, or let your child read this series. Oh there may be some peer pressure and some, “But everyone else is!” thrown your way. But stick to your guns!! You are the parent."</I><BR/><BR/>I certainly won't judge someone for choosing not to read it, I can certainly see why it won't fit into some families' view. By the same token, I won't judge people who let their children read it, either. I would hope for the same courtesy, especially from someone who doesn't know me or my family. <BR/><BR/>Some people are able to learn from others' mistakes, even fictional characters. Some people aren't. So we need to know our boundaries, and our children's boundaries. <BR/><BR/>It would have been nice to visit you if you had your own blog or at least a profile with a little more than an incomplete name.<BR/><BR/>Best wishes as you navigate this journey of parenting.Joyful Dayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10605433538598120854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761556459353794340.post-22500702026775961312008-11-10T19:55:00.000-06:002008-11-10T19:55:00.000-06:00My 15 year old daughter wanted to read Twilight, a...My 15 year old daughter wanted to read Twilight, and after reading the back, I decided that I would read it first. I read all 4 books hoping to find some redeeming quality, but decided not to let her read them. I think she can make better use of her time reading something to teach her to set her standards high. To not give up everything and deceive her parents for a boyfriend, even if he is a good vampire. Our children are only in our home for a few years, and we need to do everything we can to make them feel confident and to set high standards for their mate. The world is doing everything they can to tear them down. Unfortunately parents are not staying on top of these things. If everyone else is reading it, it must be ok. I know 7th grade girls who cannot wait to get the next book.........if only their mothers really knew the influence a book can make!Lpellethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00612810026820616284noreply@blogger.com