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The final book in the series, Breaking Dawn, brings a lot of mature themes to the story line that you may not be expecting. Before you let your daughter read the 4th book in the Twilight vampire saga you may want to read what others are saying.
My 13 year old daughter is absolutely addicted to the Twilight saga by Stephenie Meyer. She introduced the books to me and we both LOVE them.
Please Note: This is not meant to discourage you or anyone else from reading the books or watching the movie. It's just a heads-up in case your aren't sure about the content for younger children.
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Twilight is a 2008 American romantic-fantasy film directed by Catherine Hardwicke and based on the novel of the same name by Stephenie Meyer. The protagonists of the film are Bella Swan and Edward Cullen, who are played by Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson, respectively. The premise focuses on a teenage girl and a vampire who fall in love.
The project was in development for approximately three years at Paramount Pictures before it was put into pre-production by Summit Entertainment. The novel was adapted for the screen by Melissa Rosenberg in late 2007, shortly before the 2007?2008 Writers Guild of America strike. The film was primarily shot in Washington and Oregon in early 2008. Twilight was released in theaters on November 21, 2008, and grossed US$35.7 million on its opening day. As of May 30, 2009, the film has grossed US$382,133,300 in worldwide box office and $148,771,132 in North American DVD sales. The soundtrack was released on November 4, 2008.
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Twilight is a series of four vampire-based fantasy/romance novels by the American author Stephenie Meyer. It follows the life of Isabella "Bella" Swan, a teenager who moves to Forks, Washington, and finds her life radically changed when she falls in love with a vampire named Edward Cullen.
The series is told primarily from Bella's point of view, with the epilogue of Eclipse and a portion of Breaking Dawn being told from the viewpoint of character Jacob Black. Midnight Sun, if published, will be a retelling of the first book, Twilight, from Edward Cullen's point of view.
The Twilight series is popular among young adults, having sold over 42 million copies worldwide
with translations into 37 different languages around the globe. The four Twilight books were the biggest selling novels of 2008 on the USA Today Best-Selling Books list.
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Fetching blurbs now... please stand by13 & Up Only
samy says:
i think it's ok for them to watch.It all depends on how mature the person is. A lot of people say i am pretty mature for my age and i am 15 and they also say that i am a tiny,crazy punk too but who cares.and besides how can we keep them from watching something AMAZING.
Posted June 20, 2009
samy says:
i say for 13 and up becouse they already know what's going on i mean common some even already have girlfriends or boyfriends. I think it's ok for them to watch this.how can we keep them from something AMAZING.
Posted June 20, 2009
Marie Dove says:
I beleive it all depends on how mature your child is. It might not be right for them and they may get obbsesed, get depressed, or try to be like the characters. Explain to them that it's just a book and it's not really?
Posted June 01, 2009
TwilightGirl says:
I think it's appropriate for 14 and up.
Stephenie Meyer is a mormon and so the books don't have much sex or violence.
I'm 15 and the amount of sexual content is basically just about less than what 15 year olds hear every day.
I think it's okay for them to begin reading the series while they are at the end of 13. I know 13 year olds, and I would laugh if they were reading Eclipse or Breaking Dawn merely because I'd find it vaguely amusing to see their embarassed looks if their parents had a look at what they were reading.
If your daughters have read the first two I wouldn't ban them from reading the 3rd and 4th, but if you feel they are inappropriate then allow them to read the first couple of chapters of Midnight Sun on Stephenie Meyers website. It's Edward's account of the events of Twilight and so far it is absolutely amazing!!!
Meanwhile, you might want to have a read yourself....or try Stephenie Meyer's The Host.
well, that's all, from your Twilight Fanpire friend.
Posted May 16, 2009
worried says:
I am tired of reading opinions of little girls on here! The whole point of this survey is to decide if little girls should be watching\reading this series. Of course little girls think it is alright, they always know what is best for themselves, right? It's crap like this that parents let their young ones watch\read that is helping to contribute to youth pregnancy and such. Shame on our society for constantly selling sex to our youth.
Posted April 21, 2009
rachel w says:
i think it depends on how mature the person is i have watched the film and read all the books and i am 11 but a lot of people say i am very very mature for my age
P.S. i am addicted to twilight but for the majority of kids i would say 13+
Posted April 20, 2009
frisco says:
no way too much sex in these books
not for anyone under the age of 16
Posted April 19, 2009
katie says:
To amend my earlier comment, while I feel Twilight, the movie, is okay for audiences under the age of 13, I would not let my daughter read the book. The movie handles the sexual attraction on PG level, but the book is more explicit. With this in mind, the books are more appropriate for 13 and over.
Posted April 13, 2009
paige says:
13 and up because there is french kissing and he stalks her and it will cause kids to want to do that
Posted April 13, 2009
Alex says:
Twilight teaches children that abusive boyfriends are okay. Not okay for any child. And it mentions sex.
Posted April 06, 2009
unknown says:
i say that 10 year olds can watch and read the book because it's not like theres anything that bad in them. the book does have vocabulary words that many children under 13 or even at 13 will not know the meanings of. it depends on the child himself/herself, and what the child parents allow them to see or read. i watched it with my 8 year old cousin and she was fine.
Posted April 05, 2009
dee says:
the books are not books for small children because aside from the fact that they are far beyond a child's reading level, they contain sexual content, violence, and language. also, young children are even more impressionable than teens, so it isn't a good idea to encourage them to believe that vampires and werewolves exist.
the movie is also not a kid's movie; there is some sexual content and language, but the bigger issue is the violence. there are scenes/images/paintings that depict people being bitten/eaten by vampires, and some of them are gory and bloody. towards the end bella is attacked and there's also blood.
yes, twilight is a love story, but it's also a lust story. you can expose your kids to love, but there's a difference between a kid's love story like cinderella and a teen's love story like twilight.
Posted March 28, 2009
JAAAASONdesu says:
I agree that Twilight is somewhat inappropriate, but only to kids who are not teenagers.
The book is intended to be read by Young Adults. It's all up to the parents on whether they allow the kids to read it or not. I have read the books several times, listened to the audiotapes a few times and have watched the movie about 3 times, and I haven't been influenced at all to do anything inappropriate. Oh, BTW, I'm a 15 year old teenager.
Many (well the majority) of girls at my school were always on about this Edward Cullen boy, in whom seemed to be the centre of attention at the time. All conversations were based on Edward Cullen. But what the girls talked about was not because they wanted to do "rudie-nudies' with him, but because Edward Cullen stood as an idol to them, he was what many people would say, an ideal boyfriend, the PERFECT boyfriend!
I myself did not look up to him as an ideal boyfriend, but someone or something us boys should aim towards to be like. That does not necessarily mean saving girls from near-death experiences and such. But the way he treated her, how he led up to the relationship. The way girls viewed Edward Cullen was a way boys should envy him.
Posted March 23, 2009
Isabell says:
I will say this to the parents that believe twilight is a bad book. I am 14 and have read most of the book Twilight and all of Breaking Dawn twice. NOW i don't believe Twilight the first series is at all a bad book for teens my age.Actually none of the books from what i have scanned with frineds seem to be at all that bad. I will caution parents to be careful when it comes to breaking dawn. Breaking Dawn actually gives you three parts of the book which are told from bella's point of view when she is mariied and on her honeymoon and jacobs point of view when she returns home and bella's point of view again when she is a new born vampire. If your daughter is mature enough to know what real and unreal things are you should have no problem but if not I A 14 YEAR OLD WARN ALLLLL MOTHERS to be careful. Breaking Dawn does mention all lot of sexuall feelings in a nutral way. But it does not make up for the fact that there is sexual content.
I wish all mothers good luck and beg of you not to be so harsh on your daughters until they reach the last series.
Posted March 16, 2009
Becky Tailer says:
If i were to read the first book i would think the story is fine for 13 year olds and older young women. the story isn't real anyway. if you stress this point to your children as i have done with mine i don't think there would be any problem. i just don't believe this book should be held as the only reason for teen girls becoming sexually active. music on the other is definitely a reason
Posted March 04, 2009
Anne says:
If reading the Twilight series gives the young people the taste for reading then I think that is great. I have heard of high school kids picking up a book for the first time and nagging the parents to buy the rest. If parents are worried then dont buy the books, I'm sure the kids hear and see more on the internet or at school than what they get from the series. The books are fantastic and one is able to read them over and over.
Posted March 03, 2009
l says:
Absolutely no way should you parents be subjecting your young girls to these books?! Be parents and not their best friends! This is why girls are becoming sexually active at such a young age because you're letting them read stuff like this too early!! This is why the world is the way it is people... make wiser decisions!
Posted February 24, 2009
Jkahho says:
off subject
PIE
Posted February 19, 2009
Julie says:
First of all I am all about letting my child voice her opinion on things but WOW.. some of the girls on here are just plain rude and their words are very harsh. Some of them are even voicing their opinion on a book they have never read. I was unsure about letting my 12 year old read the first 3 books but once I read them I figured it was borderline but I was at an absolut NO when it came to the third book and my girlfriends agree. Caution to all you moms that do not read books etc.. before your children do. You can only control those things for so long and they really do not need to be introduced to things too early. I really belive that if I were 12 and reading the 4th book it woudl scare me, it really makes sex look rough and harsh.
Posted February 08, 2009
It's Okay for Kids Younger Than 13
Kristy. says:
I am 12 years old and i loveee the twilight saga. i dont think it is appropriate for children 10 and under though. i understand everythign that was in breaking dawn and i dont think it is apropriate for children younger then 10 because of the sexuality and the maturity level. twilight isnt either because of the high vocabulary and comprehension. it is a little too much.
Posted July 03, 2009
Mirandacullen says:
oh yeah and i just wanna say that its very insulting, that people are saying that parents who let there kids read this are bad parents. I think that people who are saying that should mind there own business, and i think its VERY rude to say someone is a bad parent. If your going to say that parents who let there kids read this are bad parents, That just shows how much CLASS you have, and thats not very much of it! Grow up and get a life!
Posted June 29, 2009
madeline says:
My mom is reading the first twilight and says the vocabulary is HUGE :-)
Posted June 23, 2009
ashley says:
10 and up
Posted June 22, 2009
louise says:
kids 10 and older should be allowed to read it because nobody cares about sex your gonna have it some time in your life you have to watch moives bout it so y cant people read it so i say 10 AND OLDER!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted June 15, 2009
louise says:
if you dont get scared easily then you will be alright i mean maybe its rude but you can trust your kids with it (unless they are super young)
Posted June 15, 2009
twilight lover says:
i think anybody can watch twilight just makes out in one part in the movie and the rest is appropriate well they dont even makeout its like three kisses so 10+ becuz i am addicted to it
Posted June 13, 2009
Taylor says:
I'm just laughing at most of these comments. Kids younger than 13 don't know what sex is? BAHAHA Oh please. Anyways.. There is barely any cursing nothing that you wouldn't hear in a normal day. But with Breaking Dawn Stephenie Meyer does cut it out. It's not well detailed! Basically she says Bella and Edward went into the room then it started a new chapter then she realizes shes pregnant. If your above 11 you already know that. So I would say 11 and over your you can read these books.
Posted June 10, 2009
Vivian says:
9!!!!!!!!!! That's ridiculous. No one should be able to read it at 9.
Posted June 09, 2009
Vivian says:
Maturity matters, but I think that under 10 is pushing it. I think at LEAST 11.
Posted June 09, 2009
TwilightChica4Life says:
I think it is ok for 12 and maybe even 11 year olds to read the books but not younger kids becuae some of it they wouldn't understand and some words are to hared I am 12 I read Twilight, New Moon, and I am on Eclipse. And I got what the books ment. My point is that it's ok for us kids or preteens to read the first 3 books but the 4th book mite be alittle to much for kids including 12 year olds to comprehand.
Posted June 06, 2009
17 says:
BC it is I.m reading it now and I';m 9
Posted June 04, 2009
BELLA SWAN says:
I SAW TWILIGHT IM READING BREAKING DAWN I AM 10 .WORRIED NEEDS TO SHUT UP .WE SHOULD BE ABLE TO POST STUFF ON THIS.THERE IS NOTHING TO WE DONT ALREADY KNOW ABOUT .PARENTS SHOULD NOT WORRY UNLESS THERE CHILD IS UNDER 7.
Posted May 29, 2009
Edward Cullen says:
breaking dawn is totally appropriate for children everybodys gotta learn about at some time in life
My name is actually edward cullen pretty wierd
Posted May 22, 2009
hot stuff says:
that u should be able to read what you want to read so ya and i am 12
Posted May 21, 2009
edward cullen says:
im a 12 year old boy and im among only 3 boys in a WHOLE middle school that reads this. i own all the books and the movie although it sucked terribly. i read twilight, new moon, and im on page 250 on eclipse, nothing sexual yet only curses ive seen are, dammit damn it damn, that sucks, crap, piss, what the hell and freaking and that is all. a typical vocaulary for someone 10+. i mean i know the storyline now thanks to glyss... WHY DID YOU TELL ME! anyway i have been looking at breaking dawn and it is sexual and it does reference to girls periods and bulges. also she goes through lots of food changes and vomits blood which is graphic. idk how the hell they would make a movie on bd! they ARE but its too long which means they will have to split it up and not show private parts during sex scenes. they will just be moaning and moving. also they would have to cut out some blood and a guy could turn gay seeing hispanics with no shirt on the whole course of the movie! this movie could add a breakthrough, a new rating pg-15. i believe 15 and up will only be able to see breaking dawn when it comes out.
Posted May 18, 2009
kitty says:
its not like even 8 yr. olds dont know about sex,cause they do.i think its ok depending on the maturity.
Posted May 16, 2009
Brett says:
it is apprpriate for everyone it gets a bit naghty but sex is a natural part of life
Posted May 05, 2009
twilight_is _awesome says:
i'm 11 years old and i have read the series and i have the movie. i agree that is ok for kids under 13 but no one younger than 10 years old. my brothers and sister have watched the movie and it was ok and my youngest brother is 4. ps heaps of girls at my school (year 5 and 6) have read the book.
Posted May 04, 2009
elisabet says:
10 and up
Posted May 02, 2009
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Admittedly, her lack of sleep probably had a lot to do with the effect the book had on her but she was obviously not prepared to deal with Bella's unexpected pregnancy and Edward's plan to abort the "monster" from her unwilling body.
Yes, I would have let her read it anyway, but if had known I would have read it first and made the decision to talk with her about some of the situations. My advice to parents is to please read Breaking Dawn first and then decide for yourself. This will give you the opportunity to discuss any content that may be questionable for your daughter to understand.
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twilight fan says:
haha I new about that stuff beforeI was 12
Posted July 03, 2009
TWImommie says:
Who really cares what anyone else has to say, it's your child, you make the decision yourself.
I am 21 years old and when I was in my teens I heard much more about the subject of sex from friends, teachers, my parents, then this book lets out. Honestly, if you let your child read the books and your worried about their "grasp on reality" then explain to them it is only a book, there are no vampires, as much as you would love for it to be true, it is not reality. And honestly when my child comes to that age years from now, I will explain this stuff to her. It's not like twilight is an adult novel. All I have to say is get over it, to all the uptight people on here, it's a book, and by the way, your kid is probably at her friends or library "studying" (code for i am reading twilight here because you won't let me at home" that's what they do....
and to you 11 to 15 year olds, you don't know what is or isn't appropriate for you to read, you can be mature for your age but it still makes no difference. sorry, you're votes do not count =) Try again later
Posted July 01, 2009
miranda cullen says:
i have read a lot of YA books that go way farther in the sex department than this book even dreams about! there are some James paterson books that are YA and they describe everything that happens in the sex situations. so if ur kids can read that then i wouldnt worry about BD. There are books that are part of the school curriculum that have worse things in it. I would know bcus ive had to read worse things in order to pass my grade...which is 7th and that makes me 13 years old and i couldve handled this when i was 8 or 9 probably even 7 so i dont think anyone should be obsessing over the "maturity" in this book. Its fine, get over it!
Posted June 29, 2009
Twilight girl says:
I think it's okay for girls 10 and over to read the twilight series.Who cares if they have sex!Just skip the damn part.Oh and I'm 10 I've read the series and I'm a big Twilight fan!!Jacob Black is sooo hot!
Posted June 26, 2009
jan says:
It depends on the kid
Posted June 21, 2009
Alice the Vampire says:
I have read twilight, new moon, and eclipse. I have read a few chapters of breaking dawn, but I borrowed it from a friend, and she needed it back, so her mom could finish it. I'm dying to read the rest! I'm 11 and pretty mature for my age. Iv'e known about "it" since I was like, 8 or 9, so I don't see the big deal. I'd say 11+ would be good for the whole saga. There great books, and Stephanie Meyer is a great author, when I read her books, I feel ad if I'm in the story, thats good writing quality. My mom doesn't exactly know that Breaking dawn has some mature content, but she knows It's a love story, and she trusts me, and says Ii 'm mature enough to make my own decisions. Read this series!
Posted June 19, 2009
bell says:
I am 11 years old and ive read twilight new moon and eclipse my mom says that i cant read breaking dawn and she cant read it cuz she is so busy all the time and i really want to read it!!!
Posted June 14, 2009
caspter says:
Personally, i am 12 and have read the books numerous times.
I belive that anyone should be allowed to read this book,
Posted June 13, 2009
Taylor says:
I was 12 when I read Breaking Dawn if your in middle school and up then it's fine if you read the books. But don't have someone read the first 3 and not the last one because it would kill them!
Posted June 10, 2009
edward lover says:
i think she needs to write another book by bella's point of view it is like was better... Oh and i have read this book so good it isn't like this book tells you about them as in discibing them doing it is just like says that she wakes but naked no biggy
Posted June 03, 2009
The Book Should Have a Mature Content Warning!
Katiekid325990 says:
It has inappropriate content, that is too grown up for most children.
Posted July 01, 2009
Jess says:
The twilight series was not intended to be read by children but I think that it would be okay for 10 years and up to read it because they aren't that bad. But they do have hard words and it is a complicated series. Another thing is it is mostly about romance and it has high school themes and would not interest children. If I had a child that young I wouldn't let them read the series because it would be mean to let them read three of the books and say no to the last one. (The last one is definitely not for children)
Posted June 09, 2009
Marie Dove says:
I like I said before, it all depends on matureity. Some teen can't handle reading it or it might have a negitive inpacted. Always talk to them about it and always read it yourself if you're unsore.
Posted June 01, 2009
edward cullen says:
hey tandemonimom NOT ALL GIRLS READ THIS BOOK SERIES
Posted May 18, 2009
DJ says:
Children under 12 should NOT be reading this because they might not know about sex yet. It is innapropriate for young girls and has several teenager situations. Take my advice I did not read the books but I might later. I am 10 year old girl. I already know about "It" but as you can see, I would not want to read about "It" alot. I have already been in bad talk situations so take my advice!
Posted April 28, 2009
Temp_Girl says:
Eh ... no. While I appreciate the fact that the author waited until the characters are married before she puts them in an "R-rated situation," I don't feel that a lot of young girls will be able to make the connection between lifelong commitment and sex.
Posted April 21, 2009
Alex says:
Mentions sex.
Posted April 06, 2009
Just Saying... says:
Reading some of these comments left by preteens who say they've read the book and how much in-love they are with the series makes me a little worried. I'm 18 right now, and I read twilight around the time it first came out. I can easily tell the difference between a fantasy love relationship and that of a real life crush (it comes with age I suppose). However, I feel that the same preteens and possibly some younger teens can't. Parents, although you may think you know the inner workings of your child's mind and what goes on in their lives day to day, you may have no clue about how this book has influenced them. Besides, How mature do you think a child is if they abuse the "!" key, Caps Lock, and can't take the time to write whole words to seriously express their opinions about a book they're trying to defend. Not trying to put anyone down, but how is anyone supposed to take that seriously? In fact, it helps prove my point.
I personally think that 12+ would be decent for most IF the parents took the time to read the book before them and explain the difference between fantasy and reality. I wouldn't even trust most 12 year olds I know with the book. Children are easily influenced, maturity may not have anything to do with it, that's just the way it is. If all else fails, find a way to cover the lines you wouldn't want your child to read. Take some initiative.
Oh, and of course some children are going to say that they can handle "sex" in Breaking Dawn, when in fact what they read may open new doors into a whole other level of curiosity. Crushes are as good as love when you've only been around for a decade or so.
Sorry that was so long.
Posted March 21, 2009
Mary says:
No. I feel like young girls under 12 wont understand all the difficult situatins that Bella faces and there is some sexulaity and that just isnt appropriate for 12 & under. i am 14 and i would say that iam mature for my age. i understood what was going on in the book. And also there are alot of big words that i didnt even know the meaning of. Now i know, there isnt a lot of violence or anything but just imagining a 10 year old reading the sex parts in the book is just disturbing. Breaking dawn is for 14 and up!
Posted March 04, 2009
twilight fan! :]]]] says:
and..sorry just thought of this ask yourself am ireally mature enough to read about sexual content in a book? i mean really really ask yourself before you read and also ask PARENTS/GAURIDANS so you dont get in any trouble!
Posted January 02, 2009
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BigGirlBlue wrote...
Great discussion. Personally, I consider young adult, which is what these books are rated at, to be 15 and up.
Posted June 14, 2009
twilight fan wrote
well every one think twilight is so hash but i feel that if u r mature u can read it all right i know it has SEX in it but im 10 an i didn't go ooooooooooooooooooooo sex i went ok an like some of u said edward is the kind of guy who wants bella to be happy an he is not fourcing her to have sex at all so parents c if ur chide is matreu an u will find out don't worry ur teens just have to be matrue an 4 10 an up or under tooo so dont make a big deal sex is LIFE u have to let ur child explore it
Posted June 04, 2009
RebeccaX0X0 wrote
Hello, I am fourteen years old and started reading the twilight saga about maybe two years ago.
My personal opinion, The first book is probably mature enough for a nine year old to handle.
The second book maybe a bit older, it all depends on maturity.
Oh, and I hear all of these people talking about how innapropriate Eclipse and Breaking Dawn is.
I just have to say Eclipse is NOT about sex at all, it has maybe a few pages of sex like, about maybe five pages of sex in it! Breaking Dawn, has more, and it gets more intense, but seriously, its not THAT bad, ive read books worse. I mean like, seriously. I think once you know about sex, and you like get your period and all that. You should be able to read Breaking Dawn, because you can understand it. My nine year old cousin is reading twilight, and she understands it, but shes like really mature.
Some of you people are over-exxagerating, there is sex, but not that bad.
Let people read what they want.
Go Twilight!
Posted April 22, 2009
Temp_Girl wrote...
From a perspective of sexual relationships, the only thing that I think that the Twilight saga has going for it is that it encourages abstinence before marriage -- so in that way, the relationship between Bella and Edward is very sweet and nonthreatening. However, my concern is that the character of Bella is a throwback to everything that young women are encouraged to do and become. I the second book, for example, Bella wishes to eschew college and a career to be with Edward (and become immortal). Okay, so it's only a book (or a movie). but to my mind, this sends extremely dangerous signals to young women -- that education and providing a livelihood for oneself should come secondary to "landing" a boyfriend.
Sorry if this is long-winded, BTW. I have a fascination with the whole Twilight cult phenomenon, and I have very mixed feelings about this particular angle. :)
Posted April 21, 2009
Ariana wrote
I think that 10 is the right age. It also depends on the maturity. But I sure don't think that Twilight is inappropriate, especially when kids are exposed to more explicit things on the internet, T.V., and in school. In 4th grade we were talking about sex. Besides, so many people make such a big deal about Breaking Dawn and Eclipse, THERE ARE HARDLY ANY DETAILS ABOUT THE SEX IN BREAKING DAWN!
For the people who think that Bella and Edward having sex is a bad influence for teenage girls, think about it some more. It could actually be a GOOD model. Most of the time, it is the men pressuring women to get in the bed, and a lot of times females feel pressured and do it when they are not ready. Edward shows that there are men out there that will wait to be married and not rush. The Twilight Series teaches that you should WAIT UNTIL MARRIAGE to have sex.
Anyways, Twilight is not inappropriate in my view, because there are way worse things out there that your children are exposed to
Posted April 07, 2009
Treasures-By-Brenda wrote...
Not personally a Twilight fan (only because I have not read or seen it), I can see huge value in what you have written here -- the personal review from the point of view of yourself and your 13 year old daughter is excellent and worthy of being blessed by a brand new SquidAngel!
Brenda
Posted April 07, 2009
erica mcdonald wrote
in reply to imnotaduck i realy wanty a twilight unbrella but mommy won't leat me :(
Posted March 28, 2009
erica mcdonald wrote
in reply to imnotaduck i realy wanty a twilight unbrella but mommy won't leat me :(
Posted March 28, 2009
Mortira wrote...
When I worked in a bookstore, I had a hard time helping parents find books for their 13-16 year old daughters that weren't smutty. I usually directed them to the adult fiction books that I knew were more appropriate. Like you, I think it's important to know what our kids are reading. I'm sure many parents appreciate the heads up!
Posted March 22, 2009
MS WHO EVER CULLEN wrote
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Posted March 11, 2009
twilight fan wrote
Im 10 and i am reading Breaking Dawn. Its the best book ever!.
Posted March 09, 2009
jchulew wrote...
Very interesting content and commentary. Personally I believe that parents need to research whatever books are in their child's hands and figure out for themselves if their child is mature enough for that book.
Posted February 09, 2009
marissa wrote
im a ten years old in sixth grade in middle school at my school it is a poopular book in the middle school. I can handle the books but some children under 10 cant so A good advice is to read the books yourself. THEN let the children read it. Discus the book with them if they do not understand want is going on. i would start letting you children read it from 5grade for twilight and new moon and 6 grade and above read eclispe and breakind dawn (TIP breaking dawn contains some inapporate info) to me these books are wonderful
Posted January 30, 2009
iluvemt wrote
i think if ur mature enough for Twilight, at 11 at the least, you should read it. Twiligtfanforever I don't know what ur talking about. If your 10, you really shouldn't read them. The 1 and 2 books are totally clean, but the 3 and 4 books are the only questionable. Also twilightfanforever i don't know if you noticed but the series is called TEEN. and last time i checked a 10 year old is NOT a teen. hey roro plz shut up. thts like the last thing we need, poisning kids minds even more, ya great. :)
Posted January 26, 2009
twilight fan wrote
im 11 and read the first 2 books .there is a mixed review on what age you should be 2 read next books im so confussed plz help!! im a great reader and very mature for my age !
p.s. first 2 books rock
Posted January 19, 2009
SaraMu wrote...
Love your polka dots. And, I appreciate you taking the time to talk about this relevant topic.
Posted January 01, 2009
Chelsea wrote
I'm 12 and seriously if you can't handle Twilight at 10-12 yrs. old you are seriously immature. The series does have that kind of stuff in it but WHAT THE HECK? It's just romance. If your child does not know what sex is at that age you need to have a long and very important talk because those classes might be coming soon for them (mine were last yr in 5th grade :] )
Posted December 26, 2008
Toni wrote
I came here to see what people think about younger people reading this series. Although I am far from keeping my kids sheltered, I am not in a hurry to expose them to some things prematurely. My kids are respectful and very self confident and I believe that introducing certain things to them too soon can stray them off of a good foundation. I was shocked to see the attitudes of some of the young people with their opinion on this matter and because of it, I feel it to be the best idea to hold off on introducing my kids to these boks. If these people I spoke of were raised in an appropriate manner, and not allowed to do "whatever they want, whenever they want" I believe this is a series that would not have been allowed.. I guess in a backward way, I am saying thank you for helping me make my decision.
Posted December 02, 2008
StephenC wrote...
I cannot tell parents what to do. However, I have always had some support for companies that will not just do the same thing with language, sex, and violence. I have not read the books, but at least the movie seems to be void of language and other stuff like that. As far as age, perhaps 14 or over. It is so difficult to find really good stuff for teenagers these days. I applaud when they at least tone it down.
Posted November 27, 2008
qlcoach wrote...
Beautiful job on presenting this lens. I love vampire stories. I am number 18 in Books: The Eby Way. Hope you will see how I am trying to promote books in new ways. Sincerely: Gary Eby, author and therapist.
Posted November 22, 2008
madiRox wrote
I am only eleven and I read all 4 of the twilight books. They are awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted November 17, 2008
Kelly wrote
Hi I'm 11 years old and I'd like to say to the parents who are against 11 and up that probaly your kids that are like 10 years old that we already know what *** is its not something we don't normaly hear on the bus or school yes it is confusing!!! but can't you parents explain it!!? Its not like were Clueless I mean in 5th grade you learn about it if your child is has a mature mind and won't like get dramitized then I say its fine I just finished the Eclipse book its not that bad but there is some parts that they talk about it and in breaking dawn They do have it but they don't get detailed they just say it happened...................Thats not bad............right? I don't see how its that bad but They can def understand a little bit more if there 13 but still your 1o year old kid WILL understand again we are NOT stupid..............Lol
Posted November 17, 2008
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