I would if they were reading at an adult level. May as well, they would be reading everything else with f words and such.
Would You Guys Give Stephen King To Your Child To Read?
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It would depend on how large my child's lap is and how long he would wanna sit on it.
The Nameless
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At about 13/14, if my child was aware of the themes in the book, then yes I think I would be ok with them reading SK, I probably wouldn't actively give them a King book until about 15. But maybe it is easier to say that without kids.
Depends on the age of the child, but yes, I would and have. 3 of my 4 kids (all teens) are huge fans. All three read their first King at around 13-14. My youngest is 7, so he's not quite ready for EYES OF THE DRAGON--but that day is coming fast!
Mr. King is a fabulous writer, especially of dialogue and in characterization (to my mind). Kids are drawn to him not because he tries to fit into whatever genre is currently in vogue, but because he's a STORYTELLER, and he doesn't pander or talk down. Most of his stories are fabulously moral, even, at their core. His people (leading characters) are people, real people, so they often screw up, but at their basic level most are trying to do good. That's a lesson every kid needs.
Kids hear language in the street, from their friends, etc. I wouldn't deny my child the pleasure of reading Mr. King's work on that basis. As to content, no one knows their children as you do so only you can judge if they're ready. My daughter started reading his work in her teens and now has her own collection.
My children have SK favorites. And my youngest asks alot about SK. So I would always let them read his books or watch the movie adaptions but never push them. It is their own choice.
That is exactly what I thought my (future) kids may get to pick up. The truth of life and how to make the right choices in life...
Absolutely. The only thing that would stop me is their reading level. If I felt they could comprehend the story, I'd have no problem with it, regardless of the language. I raise my children with good values that don't change based just on what they read. So, if they see curse words, or "adult" material and it negatively effects them, it's because I'VE failed elsewhere.
Yes and I did. My son in primary school read Christine much to his teacher's horror (she thought he should be reading Harry Potter - much to my horror!). I politely pointed out that I had read the book and deemed it ok for him to read (he was about 9 at the time) and if children were upset (which she claimed they were) then they shouldn't be looking in his reading folder. Also pointed out that boys are typically bad readers and she should be encouraging him rather than stopping him. Also said each child was different and if they could handle and understand the adult material then they should be allowed to read the books they wanted.
Happily, if she wants to. I started at 8, my daughter is 5 now. She is already teaching herself to read, so in a few years, sure. Not sure if they would be her cup of tea though. She's pretty sensitive.
One of my sons hooked into Goosebump books. He never wanted to read so the fact that he liked these, I was encouraging him. The teacher told him that those books were crap and she would not accept them for any assignment where they had to read.
Needless to say, I had a discussion with the teacher about her attitude. My son got to read his Goosebumps.
My oldest daughter was the same way--a voluntary non-reader (though she could read well)--until she picked up TWILIGHT. Say what you will about the quality of the writing (and I had a few thoughts--lol), I'm just grateful that it got her reading for pleasure. She didn't stop there, or even with YA authors (another thing for which I'm grateful), and now she's in her second AP English class and doing great. In fact, she's about the only one who has finished their latest assignment, CRIME AND PUNISHMENT, and she thought it was easy. All because she picked up a dorky sparkle-vamp story and it turned her inner reading light on
Neesy
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That's great skimom! Stephanie Meyers (or whatever her name is) might be crap for adults but if it gets a young person reading - that's a good thing. When I was young I read some of my Mom's Frank Yerby books and thought they were good. Now I don't think I could read them - too much drama.My oldest daughter was the same way--a voluntary non-reader (though she could read well)--until she picked up TWILIGHT. Say what you will about the quality of the writing (and I had a few thoughts--lol), I'm just grateful that it got her reading for pleasure. She didn't stop there, or even with YA authors (another thing for which I'm grateful), and now she's in her second AP English class and doing great. In fact, she's about the only one who has finished their latest assignment, CRIME AND PUNISHMENT, and she thought it was easy. All because she picked up a dorky sparkle-vamp story and it turned her inner reading light on
This son is a sophomore in college and is an English major. Doing very well. Whatever they hook into to read, let them!My oldest daughter was the same way--a voluntary non-reader (though she could read well)--until she picked up TWILIGHT. Say what you will about the quality of the writing (and I had a few thoughts--lol), I'm just grateful that it got her reading for pleasure. She didn't stop there, or even with YA authors (another thing for which I'm grateful), and now she's in her second AP English class and doing great. In fact, she's about the only one who has finished their latest assignment, CRIME AND PUNISHMENT, and she thought it was easy. All because she picked up a dorky sparkle-vamp story and it turned her inner reading light on
yes i would, it didnt do me no harm. (maybe not geralds game though)
My daughter is 11 and I'm still waiting for this to happen. She reads well enough at school but has no interest for reading for pleasure..I think and hope, that being such a big reader myself at some point she too will find something that "turns on her inner reading light" (love the expression!)My oldest daughter was the same way--a voluntary non-reader (though she could read well)--until she picked up TWILIGHT. Say what you will about the quality of the writing (and I had a few thoughts--lol), I'm just grateful that it got her reading for pleasure. She didn't stop there, or even with YA authors (another thing for which I'm grateful), and now she's in her second AP English class and doing great. In fact, she's about the only one who has finished their latest assignment, CRIME AND PUNISHMENT, and she thought it was easy. All because she picked up a dorky sparkle-vamp story and it turned her inner reading light on
I would. Especially Carrie. So far I was trying to do it with my cousin (she is 15), and she has already read Carrie and Pet Sematary, she loved both. Anyway, the most important thing is that children read at all, because as I see it, children don't read now. That's great if Stephen King can be interesting for them and it will make them take a book.
My oldest daughter was the same way--a voluntary non-reader (though she could read well)--until she picked up TWILIGHT. Say what you will about the quality of the writing (and I had a few thoughts--lol), I'm just grateful that it got her reading for pleasure. She didn't stop there, or even with YA authors (another thing for which I'm grateful), and now she's in her second AP English class and doing great. In fact, she's about the only one who has finished their latest assignment, CRIME AND PUNISHMENT, and she thought it was easy. All because she picked up a dorky sparkle-vamp story and it turned her inner reading light on
I agree with you all. That children even want to read books is not obvious these days, so if they find something that they like - let them read it. I started reading very early, and I think I moved to the adult section of the library around the age of 8-9. When my mother saw me reading McClean and Bagley, she freaked and gave me some "wholesome" religion based fiction, which really scared the crap out of me, and gave me horrible nightmares. After that, she let me read whatever I wanted.
I don't think I have been damaged in any way by books I have read, music I have listened to or movies I have seen. But, if the children started getting nightmares, I think I would check what they were reading.
I agree with you. There should still be some control. But children must have a right to choose what to read, watch or listen. And I do not think that books, movie or music can damage a person, either. I mean, people don't become bad if they watch action movies or horrors, for example, and having nightmares may have nothing to do with horror stories, too.