is ten years old ok to read the first Twilight? I can’t remember it properly!
is ten years old ok to read the first Twilight? I can’t remember it properly!
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is ten years old ok to read the first Twilight? I can’t remember it properly!
My opinion , I would say no myself . Maybe 14 or 15 age would be okay for those books . 10 a little young, again my opinion of course
I think it’s ok and would let my 10 and 11 year olds read it, if they really wanted. We would talk about Bella and Edward’s inappropriate relationship though lol… Especially Edward’s belief that Bella belongs to him and Bella’s dependence on him ?
yeah i think i’d have to re relationship, its so unhealthy!
I would say no
13+ I think
13 + especially #3!! (Honeymoon broken bed)!!
Just restarted it myself. lol.
Common Sense Media says 13+ AR book finder says 9th grade (14) and up. Keep in mind it if you start a child on a series they are going to want to read the next book so you can keep content level and interest level in mind as well. Breaking Dawn is 14+ on Common Sense Media. However you may disagree with their recommendations. I always like to read books for myself before giving my kid to go ahead if I’m worried about content and interest level.
I also recommend checking these things on common sense media
If in doubt, Common Sense Media is my go to.
Yea I would think all but breaking dawn would be ok, there is some hot and steamy in that one. But it also depends on your child’s maturity, my 8 year old is reading at a 4th grade level and she isn’t allowed to read anything crazy but at 10 I think she would be mature enough to understand and read all of twilight.
I say it’s up to you mama!
Depends on the kid. I read IT at 10. My parents let me read whatever I wanted. A lot of sex scenes when I was that age just went over my head.
Do what you want. I read them at around 10 or 11, and I turned out perfectly fine.
I think my granddaughters read them around 11 and 12.
At the end of the day. There is no steamy raunchy scenes in this saga. It was written by someone who’s a member of the LDS church.
Coming from someone who lives in an LDS HEAVY community…that doesn’t mean much. ???
I don’t live in an lds heavy community.
@Josh I’m saying I do. And just because they are LDS, doesn’t mean they are appropriate ?
Seriously? I thought the lds church was very family orientated from my experiences of it. No swearing no drinking. No obscene music and the such.
@Josh yeah that’s what I used to think also. Of course there are those strict ones. But the majority of them are what my husband likes to call “jack Mormons”.
He comes from an LDS family, but his father left right before he was born.
Ah. Here in the uk they are the very strict type. Except for some of the younger boys and girls. I tried the church. It wasn’t for me.
There are for certain steamy scenes in breaking dawn.
Yes. But I would then discuss how inappropriate Bella and Edwards relationship is and how controlling Edward is.
I think they have an extremely unhealthy relationship. In my opinion it’s controlling, and pretty creepy really, and she is extremely dependant on him.
When I first read the books I thought that’s what it’s like to be in love with someone, I must have been about 13 (I read the whole first book in two evenings) but growing up I realised it’s not and look at the books completely differently now.
Obviously you think differently, and it’s okay to have different opinions. ??♀️
Yeah he is controlling as hell – it’s a borderline abusive relationship and definitely not one I’d want kids aspiring to. They don’t learn the bad stuff to avoid if they don’t know it exists though.
Honestly, if you need to explain the bounders of a healthy relationship then the person isn’t old enough to read the book.
@Darcie not true. It’s always good to
Discuss things with your children, even a teenager could view that as a healthy relationship if they don’t know any differently.
I wouldnt say he is controlling he is very protective because his life and enemies put her in danger. But her dependance on him is very unhealthy.
I like how everyone is being respectful on this thread . Nice to see that for a change .
It’s nice to see a variety of different opinions without any arguments isn’t it
It sure is 🙂
I also don’t see what everyone is talking about with Edwards and Bella’s relationship. It seems like everyone is blowing it out of proportion.
I think no. I thought it was pretty sexually charged personally.
I’d say no
This content rating website recommended 13+
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews/twilight-the-twilight-saga-book-1
Barnes and noble says the age range is 12-17 years is an appropriate age to start them. If it were me introducing the series to my child, I would wait. 10 is way too young.
Hey. There is no sexual or adult content in the series.
I remember, Josh. But I’d still say 10 is too young.
We have a slight difference of opinion then. It’s cool for a Ten year old to watch. Then why not read.
True.
The sex scene in breaking dawn is pretty explicit.
Also they have various MAKE OUT scenes in the first book that are oretty intense due to her wanting him And him trying not to eat her
It’s a personal decision but for me it would be a no way.
I’d say no also. It’s meant for teenagers. And there are aspects of the main characters relationship that are too mature for a ten year old. There are age suggestions for a reason ?
People sometimes mature faster than others. They are suggestions not rules you have to live by.
I very much understand that. I have two daughters who matured very differently. I as the parent made the ultimate decision based on many factors what they read and watched. Was I super strict…not always. That’s why I said there are suggestions not rules.
@Joan Inread twilight at 10 or 11 and I turned out great. Reading these books at a young age are fine.
And just because you did doesn’t mean it is like that for everyone. But, it’s ultimately up to their parent. Don’t knock her choice of no.
@Courtney Then dont knock people who chose yes.
I didn’t, now did I?
Your being ultra defensive for no reason.
Courtney Neve I am being truthful.
@Cassi I’m certainly not saying if a child of 10 reads the books they won’t turn into good people. She asked an opinion. We have one. Happy reading ?
No. Your attacking this poor lady over her opinion. She’s allowed to think it’s not Ok, just as much as you are allowed to think it’s ok. Jus because it doesn’t go with what you agree with doesn’t mean you need to start getting ultra defensive. It’s not the truth because she didn’t bother you over your opinion, she only gave hers.
@Joan Yet that is what you said.
And this is why I usually do not reply on threads. I’m out.
@Courtney She basically told me that good people don’t read this series at a young age.
That’s not at all what she said, Cassi
SMFH. No she didn’t. You turned it into what you want to hear. Not what she actually said
@Courtney That is what she said.
I’m sorry, Joan that you have to deal with this.
@Courtney thanks for this but I’m out for real. I gave an opinion…I certainly didn’t mean to imply anything about anyone.
No it isn’t. You turned it into what you wanted to take it as. She did not say that.
@Courtney she shouldn’t have said what she did.
@Courtney Yes she did. Thanks for agreeing with her and showing how you think.
Cassi. Just stop. Geesh.
@Courtney No. I was told I am not a good person because I read these books at ten. That is ridiculous and needs to be addressed.
No you weren’t told that.
You took it like that.
@Courtney Because That is what she said. You didn’t have to jump in here but you did.
She never said you weren’t a good person. Try again.
@Courtney That is what she implied by her comments. You are implying the same thing. Please leave this comment.
Omg.
Have you ever heard of the expression ‘fighting a losing battle’ Courtney? They walk among us!
I’d say no
No
No
I read it when I was 9 or 10 so I would say it’s ok.
No
I say no! No matter how mature a 10 year old is, he/she is not equipped emotionally or physiologically yet! Let’s let kids be kids longer! Go to library and ask librarian to recommend series that are classics that kids should read
As I mom to a 14 & 16 I would say wait until at least 14.
I say yes.
As a mom I say no.
I say yes
I say No
I’d say no
No
My girl has read the hunger games, she read them at 8 and absolutely loved them. Loved loved them. I think the romance aspect of twilight would put me off encouraging it, but I don’t like to censor so if she wanted to read it that would be okay by me
As a mother who has recently re-read the first Twilight book, i’d say no. I’d say 12+
If I were you – I would re-read it imagining your daughter is reading it. You will know what she can and cannot handle and if there are questionable scenes then you can use those as teaching moments or wait until you feel she’s more mature.
Every kid is different. I would trust your gut when it comes to your own child.
Yes this is the perfect response
Agree! Every child is different and maturity levels vary. My mom read only true crime books. I stole her one about Polly Klaas and read it at age 11. I turned out only slightly weird ?
Go for it. I read more inappropriate books than twilight at 10 years old lol
thank you all for your responses ?
Depends on the 10yr old! I would be happy for my 11 yr old to read it, but would probably discuss it as she read it! My son has just read IT at 13 – we chatted about it all throughout, but I know some disagree with me letting him read it!! Lol
I’m tired someone bashing another person over their opinion
You didn’t have to jump in but you did. You bashed me as well.
No I didn’t
@Courtney Yeah you did.
Um ok. If this what you want to think I guess.
@Courtney Maybe dont speak to people like you do. I am not being overly sensitive. I am sick and tired of people in groups saying mean things to me and then turning it around on me.
Dude. No one said anything mean to you.
@Courtney Yeah you did.
And I didn’t either. But if I wanted to mean, I could be really mean.
Ok dude. Get off my comment. I’m done with you.
@Courtney You never should have started with me, but you did.
Now I’m stretching into the mean zone and I’m trying to avoid it.
@Courtney should have stopped before you even commented.
Ok. Go and learn reading comprehension and come back and then talk to me. Instead of trying to read between the lines and see stuff that’s not there, go and learn reading comprehension.
@Courtney How about just shutting up?
You want to create a argument, and make someone mad. Keep egging them on and you got it buddy.
How about you since you are on my comment?
@Courtney How about you since you are starting arguments?
Dude. Your still on my comment. ?????
@Courtney You’re still not shutting up?
?????
I mean neither are you.
Ya point?
Yes they are
Look under Joan’s comment for reference
I would say probably yes, depending on the child.
I was definitely reading grown up literature at 10
I was reading adult books at age 7. I wouldn’t censor kids reading at all. They can read whatever they want to read. If it’s too mature for them they lose interest naturally and pick up another book.
I agree. I don’t censor. What’s too old for them goes over their heads
Yep when I re read books I read as a kid now there’s so much in them I just didn’t register then. The lyrics to some pop songs my 7 year old students sing at me are horrific – but they haven’t got a clue what it means. How old was the average age to realise what Tiffany’s ‘I touch myself’ song was actually about?
Um. No. Sorry. Not at all. I came in to defend the girl who commented. So no I wasn’t being petty at all. Nice try though.
I could be wrong but I think she blocked me anyways. Idk. She just twisted stuff into how she wanted to, and like lashed out at people.
I think it’s okay for a ten year old, at least the first book. I can’t remember anything overly graphic in any of the books really. She’d probably like the series as a whole better when she gets about 12-14 though. It just seems like that would be a great age to read them for the first time, but not due to content or anything.
This is just me speaking from experience here but I have always been a very mature reader (I was reading at a 12th grade level in 4th grade) and I didn’t read the books until I was 15. BUT that had more to do with the fact that Twilight didn’t come out until 2006 – which is the year I turned 15. I think Twilight would be fine for someone of the age of 10 but maybe not the rest of them.
I say no for the message it gives–The most important thing in life is having a boyfriend. I think there are much better books for girls out there
Hunger Games I believe is ok, but Twilight? I regret reading Twilight
Lol!! My chin hit the floor when I read this!!! I love The Twilight Saga!!!
I think it would be ok. And definitely worth having a conversation about healthy relationships afterwards.
My 10 year old just finished the Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children series and it was fine. I read them with her.
I don’t think so.
I think it’s not about reading ability but like television, there are concepts children are not ready for, and for me twilight is more for teenagers.
Sure
My mother always had the theory that if you understood what it was talking about then you were old enough to read it. There was never a need to sneak a book to be read around her. The only movie she ever restricted was Psycho, I guess afraid I’d understand that too well:-)
My daughters are 10, and I would say no, there are so many other more appropriate books available, and if they don’t understand the bits that are too old for them, what’s the point of reading it?
More appropriate books, and WAY better writers.
Yes
If she can understand what is being read then i would let her, instead of sneaking around your back & then both sides end up angry & mad
I would say no – wait until about 14 when that sort of boy/girl yearning and fulfilment is a bit more appropriate.
Yes if you want to normalise abusive relationships
https://domesticatedmonsters.wordpress.com/2013/03/27/10-signs-of-an-abusive-relationship/amp/
thanks for all your replies!! ?
Yes
Harry potter x
Most kids who read “a lot” will have read Harry Potter. Both mine had them done by 8 years old.
I think the issue is, when kids love reading and read a lot, it’s natural that the style of stuff they want to read ages. Twilight is YA, so fine for a mature, well read 10 year old x
Was just a suggestion
I would not say most children who read a lot have already read Harry Potter. I know tons of high schoolers who have yet to read Harry Potter and it was very popular read for my daughters friends when she was in 5th grade and Middle school.
@Clare I mean, my little sister reads a lot, but my mom hasn’t let her read HP yet (She’s 9). My little sister is very sensitive about sad things so we’re both worried about her reading the parts about Harry’s parents and his time with the Dursleys. My mom’s also uncomfortable with the idea of her reading about killings and stuff in the series.
Harry Potter is always the correct answer. ??⚡️
Maybe not. It’s a romance and most 10 year olds aren’t interested or are made uncomfortable by that much intense smoochy , lovey dovey stuff. So it depends on your child. ?
It is a vampire story. Here’s a synopsis: “Isabella Swan’s move to Forks, a small, perpetually rainy town in Washington, could have been the most boring move she ever made. But once she meets the mysterious and alluring Edward Cullen, Isabella’s life takes a thrilling and terrifying turn. Up until now, Edward has managed to keep his vampire identity a secret in the small community he lives in, but now nobody is safe, especially Isabella, the person Edward holds most dear. The lovers find themselves balanced precariously on the point of a knife-between desire and danger.Deeply romantic and extraordinarily suspenseful, Twilight captures the struggle between defying our instincts and satisfying our desires. This is a love story with bite.”
I’d try this one first.
VERY GOOD BOOK! but a quite difdicult read!
I say to read the books yourself and picture your daughter reading them. I certainly dont think she would turn out to be corrupt or something if she were too young to be reading them, im sure she has seen way worse on the internet and or TV. She has probably seen the movies, which have much less detail, but still.
Ultimately, you know your daughter, is she mature enough to understand the books? Or to not romanticise the slightly codependant nature of the relationship? Id probabky wait til 12.
Start her with harry potter instead.
I still pre-read a lot of books I buy for my 13 yr old. Remember Edward is OLD SCHOOL. It was nice to have such a popular book/movie series that had the MC ‘waiting until they were married”
Read Host! It’s my fave by her