Do you read children's books

UZ · Sep 29th, 2009, 07:48 PM

Do you read children's or teens or big kids books before handing them over.This just happened I bought a book for my daughter, just for fun I started reading it.It started with different things like mom and dad were thinking about telling their son that mom is pregnant and then they read their small son a story about how babies came in life or how mommy and daddy make babies.Or there was one more incident like boy had to go pee and he couldn't wait so he tried to pee in a plant but then his little brother saw it and he said its huge.
I am not much maulvi but if I am not getting pregnant so why I introduce my daughter to a new unncessary world before time she is only 8.But if any time I have to talk to her I'll talk to her but I don't want her to read certain kind of books. Now I 'll be looking every book she'll be reading because kids had no idea whats in the book.

What will you people do about that? And author is "Judy Blume"

Sahar02 · Sep 29th, 2009, 08:36 PM

Uz, at the very least you should know what the book is about before you hand it to your child to read. There are plenty of books that are appropriate for children that you may feel are not right for your child at the time. It's your job to check.

Many books written for children today are designed to help address and make sense of common issues that young children face.

Also, Judy Blume writes a ton of great children's books, good for ages 8-12. She ALSO writes a lot of young adult/adult books that deal with sexuality, so be careful.

Niksik · Sep 30th, 2009, 12:32 AM

I always read the back of the books my daughter brings in from school or library or reviews of what we buy. Now they have many books promoting same sex marriages as well so if all this isn't your cuppa tea, it's a good idea to control what the kid is reading.

midnighteyes · Sep 30th, 2009, 10:55 AM

What book was it, Fudge?

I do think parents should be aware and careful of what kids are reading......and watching!!!!

njgal · Sep 30th, 2009, 11:03 AM

oh Judy Blume

(more suitable for teeangers)

I am reading to my girls but I skim over what they are reading. There are some subjects that I am not comfortable discussing yet at their age.

NYCGori · Sep 30th, 2009, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Sahar02

Also, Judy Blume writes a ton of great children's books, good for ages 8-12. She ALSO writes a lot of young adult/adult books that deal with sexuality, so be careful.

LOL, yeah Judy Blume. I grew up in a small town/conservative society, and I remember being completely shocked and embarrassed by my first Judy Blume book around age 11 or 12. It was that book "Are you there God? It's Me, Margaret." The theme was young teen girls competing over who physically matured/got their period first. I remember wondering what planet those girls lived on.

So yeah, vetting books is a good idea and Judy Blume in particular does focus a lot on sexuality. If the child is old enough, some of her stuff will help make sense of some of the things that perhaps you and your spouse aren't comfortable talking about with them yourselves!

UZ · Sep 30th, 2009, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Sahar02

Uz, at the very least you should know what the book is about before you hand it to your child to read. There are plenty of books that are appropriate for children that you may feel are not right for your child at the time. It's your job to check.

Many books written for children today are designed to help address and make sense of common issues that young children face.

Also, Judy Blume writes a ton of great children's books, good for ages 8-12. She ALSO writes a lot of young adult/adult books that deal with sexuality, so be careful.

Thanks Sahar that helps a lot and cleared my mind now I am not buying Judy Blume anymore.

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Originally Posted by Niksik

I always read the back of the books my daughter brings in from school or library or reviews of what we buy. Now they have many books promoting same sex marriages as well so if all this isn't your cuppa tea, it's a good idea to control what the kid is reading.

Yeah niksik but still for americans Judy BLume is a good writer and the book is Fudge and you have to read it its all inside.Now I'll be more careful.

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Originally Posted by midnighteyes

What book was it, Fudge?

I do think parents should be aware and careful of what kids are reading......and watching!!!!

Yep its Fudge and thank goodness I read it

UZ · Sep 30th, 2009, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by njgal

oh Judy Blume

(more suitable for teeangers)

I am reading to my girls but I skim over what they are reading. There are some subjects that I am not comfortable discussing yet at their age.

Yup mayu be you are right its for teenagers but still there are certain topics we would not like to disscuss.

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Originally Posted by NYCGori

LOL, yeah Judy Blume. I grew up in a small town/conservative society, and I remember being completely shocked and embarrassed by my first Judy Blume book around age 11 or 12. It was that book "Are you there God? It's Me, Margaret." The theme was young teen girls competing over who physically matured/got their period first. I remember wondering what planet those girls lived on.

So yeah, vetting books is a good idea and Judy Blume in particular does focus a lot on sexuality. If the child is old enough, some of her stuff will help make sense of some of the things that perhaps you and your spouse aren't comfortable talking about with them yourselves!

Hmm Thanks for the info.

Sahar02 · Oct 1st, 2009, 07:08 AM

Uz -- I remember when I was 8/9 I loved Beverly Cleary! She has those books, Ramona Quimby Age 8 and all that. I don't recall anything objectionable in them, but have a look to make sure you approve.

Also, like Beverly Cleary also writes separate books for teenagers -- they are not explicit like Judy Blume books, but just make sure you are picking up the right ones for your child.

Also don't close your mind to the ones that at the moment seem inappropriate to you. Some of these books handle difficult topics in a really thoughtful manner. At some point, we will need to talk to our children about stuff we are uncomfortable discussing. These books can sometimes help get the conversation started.

Milly · Oct 1st, 2009, 09:37 AM

Fudge mania!

I loved reading Fudge.

midnighteyes · Oct 1st, 2009, 11:36 AM

Ya I loved all the Fudge books too, but I dont think I was 8 when I started reading them!
The Ramona books are great and clean, I would still read them today, they are so fun!

ahmadjee · Oct 1st, 2009, 11:38 AM

To be honest I have not censored books and I don't intend to do that. But if I could smash my TV, I would.

Sahar02 · Oct 1st, 2009, 11:57 AM

^ I think the point is that you know and take responsibility for what you allow and don't allow. It's not the bookstore's or library's or author's fault if your child reads something you don't want.

But yeah, I would hesitate to censor most of these books, as I think these topics are handled responsibly.

Sahar02 · Oct 1st, 2009, 12:00 PM

PS: This is interesting because we're in the middle of banned books week! Please think very carefully before you restrict your children from reading certain books; you're probably doing more damage than good. It's appalling to see the kinds of books that have been banned, and the reasons for banning them!

Banned Books Week

Let me know if you want more information on this.

ahmadjee · Oct 1st, 2009, 12:17 PM

BTW, I love reading children's books. They have a simplicity to them that I want to escape to. Plus, they are not hard to finish.

Milly · Oct 1st, 2009, 02:05 PM

I too love reading children's books, but not because I cannot read (unlike Loserjee above!), but because I get paid too!!

In all seriousness, children's book are amazing.

It's book week next week and on Monday we're dressing up as our favourite book characrter...took me forever to decide upon ' queen of hearts' from Alice in Wonderland.

I get to say 'OFF WITH THEIR HEADS!!!!' to 5 year olds all day, and I cant be fired for it!!!

midnighteyes · Oct 1st, 2009, 02:24 PM

Hahaha you should do this for your Queen of Hearts look

Milly · Oct 1st, 2009, 02:32 PM

Im defo doing the lips. Not the rest though!

somegroovychick · Oct 1st, 2009, 09:07 PM

^ oh come on! go all the way and take some pictures!

also, what Sahar said *thumbs up*

UZ · Oct 2nd, 2009, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Sahar02

Uz -- I remember when I was 8/9 I loved Beverly Cleary! She has those books, Ramona Quimby Age 8 and all that. I don't recall anything objectionable in them, but have a look to make sure you approve.

Also, like Beverly Cleary also writes separate books for teenagers -- they are not explicit like Judy Blume books, but just make sure you are picking up the right ones for your child.

Also don't close your mind to the ones that at the moment seem inappropriate to you. Some of these books handle difficult topics in a really thoughtful manner. At some point, we will need to talk to our children about stuff we are uncomfortable discussing. These books can sometimes help get the conversation started.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sahar02

^ I think the point is that you know and take responsibility for what you allow and don't allow. It's not the bookstore's or library's or author's fault if your child reads something you don't want.

But yeah, I would hesitate to censor most of these books, as I think these topics are handled responsibly.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sahar02

PS: This is interesting because we're in the middle of banned books week! Please think very carefully before you restrict your children from reading certain books; you're probably doing more damage than good. It's appalling to see the kinds of books that have been banned, and the reasons for banning them!

Banned Books Week

Let me know if you want more information on this.

Sahar my daughter reads Romana Quimby books she recenly finished Romana Quimby age 8.It was Judy Blume that I got concerned about but anyway I think the book doesn't have much in it.I think she can read those books when she'll be 11 or 12 insahllah.I am not restricting her but there are certain books that she can read when she'll grow up.Like "Twilight" she wants to read it but I told her that when you'll be a teenager you can read them.
PS> Thanks for the site I'll definately look into it.