Censorship is censorship. Whether you call it parenting or not. Do what you will with your own kids, I’m not gonna judge. They’re not mine. But my mom never censored me when it came to books and I’m eternally grateful to her for that.
Theres nothing really wrong with it except for when they’re on they’re honeymoon in esme island but if you think shes mature enough i would go for it. Maybe read the books yourself first and decide
My daughter read them when she wasn’t much older, in my opinion they are light hearted, no bad language and very easy to read. As long as she is sensible enough to realise the difference between fantasy and reality I’m sure she’ll be fine. You’re her Mum, you know her best. ?
Twilight is a watered-down 50 Shades fan fiction – and this is not an opinion – it’s an actual fact according to E. L. James. But I am not here to judge. It’s also a proven fact that most high school relationships do not last more than 11 months. If you think she can digest the story on a mature level, that’s up to you. Happy Pare-reading!
Depends on the 10 year old really. What shes comfortable with, her own maturity etc. If she likes romance then I dont see why not. You know your child best 🙂
If she is interested in reading it, i say let her. Make sure she knows that she can come to you with question and to discuss what she’s read.
Nope. Just had this conversation with my 11 year old, who told me “But my friend’s mom let me read it!” Oh buddy. There are so many things wrong with that series. It is not appropriate for a young, still growing mind.
No. A bit older then definitely. You don’t want her going into her first relationship thinking this dysfunctional weirdness is normal. And it’s so badly written. It makes my eyes hurt.
I had a university lecturer come out and give us a presentation why it was very unsuitable for teenagers and young adults.
It sets appalling examples for young people in what is acceptable relationship behaviour.
If you sit down with your child and explain that Edward watching her from a tree (and all his other creepy behaviour) while she sleeps _isn’t_ a romantic gesture but signs of a problematic person, best avoided in the future, then the book may be a helpful guide for her in the future.
I have read all the books, and written about them for my university study (and earned a place in the honours program as a direct result of Twilight) and I would put a lot of structure around these books, both before and afterwards to talk about the troubling and controlling behaviours of the “romantic” lead.
As a parent who is pretty strict about these types of things I waiver on this. My children (14, 12, and 4) do not have cell phones or social media. Books are a little different in my honest opinion. I was reading V.C. Andrews at a young age but I had a different maturity level than other kids my age so I was able to grasp the fact that they were stories and fiction. This is really something that has to be decided by a child’s parent based on what their child will be able to handle.
I think it depends on the maturity of said child AND if you are going to read WITH them. I was reading books way above my age bracket by the time I was 7 BUT my mum and I read them together and discussed them heavily.
I think it completely depends on the maturity level of your daughter. When I was 10 I was reading books meant for teens and I turned out pretty normal (some would likely say differently). I don’t believe in censorship but I do believe in taking an interest in what your kids are reading. That being said I’ve never read the Twilight series but I certainly wouldn’t shame anyone for reading them either.
I think the last book may have the sex scene? I don’t remember. I am not impressed with the Twilight series. I only read the first two books and then stopped reading them to save my poor brain from an early death.
I would definitely consider reading them yourself to gauge your comfort level for your daughter. Or watch the movies, that will give some idea. Like the Harry Potter series, they get increasingly darker.
Never read them but know the subject matter. Personally, I think the 10 year-old is a bit young. That’s why, in England, they have The Children’s Library and The Adults Library. You weren’t allowed to belong to the Adults’ until you were over 12. At least that was what it was like years ago.
I agree with what @Paula said! I have read Twilight! Though I find the relationship troubling between Edward and Bella I think she is probably learning worse through her peers. Just engage with her while she is reading it.
No I dont think so…
thanks wasnt sure
You should opt for something different according to that Kid’s age
thanks wasnt sure
I’m of the opinion to let the child decide.
So really… I don’t “see” limits for books.
But I don’t like censorship.
Just me.
If this is a parent asking this, it’s not “censorship,” it’s parenting.
Censorship is censorship.
Whether you call it parenting or not.
Do what you will with your own kids, I’m not gonna judge. They’re not mine.
But my mom never censored me when it came to books and I’m eternally grateful to her for that.
@Corinne I agree with you! I was never censored, and I didn’t censor my boys.
I’m not sure if the Twilight series is appropriate for ANYONE to read!
? LoL I’m joking (sort of)!
There’s always one ?
Theres nothing really wrong with it except for when they’re on they’re honeymoon in esme island but if you think shes mature enough i would go for it. Maybe read the books yourself first and decide
That was my thought too.
Also biting through the uterus for birthing their child ?
@Myda its total fiction though as long as she realizes that i think she’d be ok reading it
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No
My daughter read them when she wasn’t much older, in my opinion they are light hearted, no bad language and very easy to read. As long as she is sensible enough to realise the difference between fantasy and reality I’m sure she’ll be fine. You’re her Mum, you know her best. ?
It depends on your child. The last one does have sex in it.
Twilight is a watered-down 50 Shades fan fiction – and this is not an opinion – it’s an actual fact according to E. L. James. But I am not here to judge. It’s also a proven fact that most high school relationships do not last more than 11 months. If you think she can digest the story on a mature level, that’s up to you. Happy Pare-reading!
You’ve got it backwards, my friend.
50 Shades was the fanfic based off Twilight, may it burn forever.
YES! I agree!
Also, writing the same story and switching the perspective doesn’t make the story less suckish.
Corrine is right, its the other way around 😉
My point remains valid
Nope….
No lol not in the later books especially. It also portrays unhealthy relationships.
Depends on the 10 year old really. What shes comfortable with, her own maturity etc.
If she likes romance then I dont see why not.
You know your child best 🙂
If she is interested in reading it, i say let her. Make sure she knows that she can come to you with question and to discuss what she’s read.
No
Not if you want her to read good literature.
Nope. Just had this conversation with my 11 year old, who told me “But my friend’s mom let me read it!” Oh buddy. There are so many things wrong with that series. It is not appropriate for a young, still growing mind.
That’s really inappropriate of that friends mum. She needs a talking to.
Not unless you want her to read about an unhealthy romantic obsession and moderate sexual content. ? I’d say 13+
Agreed. I read it when my 15 year old was reading it and thought it was really ick.
It’s in our elementary school ? personally I would wait till middle school
Nope
No. A bit older then definitely. You don’t want her going into her first relationship thinking this dysfunctional weirdness is normal. And it’s so badly written. It makes my eyes hurt.
Not that badly written is that bad. There’s plenty that’s badly written. It just makes an awful experience worse.
No
Yes…with conversations as they come up…
I had a university lecturer come out and give us a presentation why it was very unsuitable for teenagers and young adults.
It sets appalling examples for young people in what is acceptable relationship behaviour.
If you sit down with your child and explain that Edward watching her from a tree (and all his other creepy behaviour) while she sleeps _isn’t_ a romantic gesture but signs of a problematic person, best avoided in the future, then the book may be a helpful guide for her in the future.
I have read all the books, and written about them for my university study (and earned a place in the honours program as a direct result of Twilight) and I would put a lot of structure around these books, both before and afterwards to talk about the troubling and controlling behaviours of the “romantic” lead.
Not to mention the series is poorly written.
@Annette oh yes! The crimes against narrative are enough to scare one off.
I think it depends on the maturity of the child
As a parent who is pretty strict about these types of things I waiver on this. My children (14, 12, and 4) do not have cell phones or social media. Books are a little different in my honest opinion. I was reading V.C. Andrews at a young age but I had a different maturity level than other kids my age so I was able to grasp the fact that they were stories and fiction. This is really something that has to be decided by a child’s parent based on what their child will be able to handle.
I think it depends on the maturity of said child AND if you are going to read WITH them. I was reading books way above my age bracket by the time I was 7 BUT my mum and I read them together and discussed them heavily.
I’m not in favor of censorship at all, but I think a twelve-year-old would enjoy this series (yes, I’ve read them) more than a ten-year-old.
My 12 yr old loves them
I think it completely depends on the maturity level of your daughter. When I was 10 I was reading books meant for teens and I turned out pretty normal (some would likely say differently). I don’t believe in censorship but I do believe in taking an interest in what your kids are reading. That being said I’ve never read the Twilight series but I certainly wouldn’t shame anyone for reading them either.
No
You should read it first and then decide.
Hell no!
It is a poorly written series. Don’t bother. Read Harry Potter instead.?
No it will give an impression to a child that it is okay to be needy and dependent.
100%
Eh, the first 3 sure, the 4th one, maybe
but only if you’re willing and capable of unpacking the abusive relationship (on both sides)
I read them at 11 ?
Has teenage sex scenes
I think the last book may have the sex scene? I don’t remember. I am not impressed with the Twilight series. I only read the first two books and then stopped reading them to save my poor brain from an early death.
It’s the third one.
No but try Harry Potter Books x
no not really
I would definitely consider reading them yourself to gauge your comfort level for your daughter. Or watch the movies, that will give some idea. Like the Harry Potter series, they get increasingly darker.
No – beneath their reading level.
Never read them but know the subject matter. Personally, I think the 10 year-old is a bit young. That’s why, in England, they have The Children’s Library and The Adults Library. You weren’t allowed to belong to the Adults’ until you were over 12. At least that was what it was like years ago.
No
Probably 13
I agree with what @Paula said!
I have read Twilight! Though I find the relationship troubling between Edward and Bella I think she is probably learning worse through her peers.
Just engage with her while she is reading it.