[blparent] Sensoring reading?

[Peggy]

I could think of worse books to read than the Stand.  My son is eleven and 
if he wanted to read it I'd sure let him, and like you said, if kids want to 
do something bad enough and are forbidden to, they'll find a way to do it 
anyway.  As long as he's openly reading it then you or adults will be around 
for questions.



-----Original Message----- 
From: Pipi
Sent: Saturday, August 06, 2011 11:50 AM
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Subject: [blparent] Sensoring reading?

Hey y'all,
After a conversation with a few people last night and this morning, I'm 
curious.
A bit of background: My nephew and I were watching Stand By Me last night. 
He said that he wanted to read the book. Red flags went up in my mind. He is 
12. I know that he'd be fine reading half of Different Seasons, by Stephen 
King, which is where the novella of stand by me is, but I can't remember 
about the other half of the book. I think he'd enjoy shawshank redemption as 
well.
People I spoke to said they were reading IT and other Stephen King books at 
anywhere between 9 and 12.
I remember still reading the baby sitter's club books at that age.
A friend pointed out that if my nephew wants to read the books badly enough, 
he'd find a way. I understand this point, but then think that he really 
wouldn't have the access to them.
His 2nd point was that as long as a kid is willing to discuss the books with 
someone and is openly talking, then it could be a great thing.
What are your opinions? Would you or do you allow your kids to read books 
above their age rating? Is this anything like sensoring TV and video games, 
or are books different?
Pipi
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