Is Twilight Appropriate For Kids?
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What Parents Want To Know
With the release of the highly anticipated vampire romance movies based on the Twilight Saga books by Stephenie Meyer, many parents are wondering if the Twilight book series and movies are appropriate for kids.
Read what others are saying and add your opinion in the polls and debates below!
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.
Read what others are saying and add your opinion in the polls and debates below!
WARNING:
Possible Twilight Saga movies & books spoilers below!!
Twilight Q&A for Parents
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- Is The Twilight Book Series Appropriate For Kids?
- Add Your 2 Cents Here:
- Are There Hidden Messages In Twilight?
- Classic Literature In The Twilight Saga
- About The Final Book In The Twilight Series
- Is Breaking Dawn Appropriate For Younger Readers? (Ages 12 & Under)
- What Does Stephenie Meyer Say About The Appropriateness Of Breaking Dawn And Young Readers?
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Are The Twilight Saga Movies Appropriate For Kids?
Is The Twilight Book Series Appropriate For Kids?
Add Your 2 Cents Here:
*Please discuss the Breaking Dawn book HERE!
What age group is the Twilight Saga appropriate for and why?
Fetching blurbs now... please stand by13 & Up Only
Megan says:
I'm 24. I think these should be watched by mature 13 year olds and older.
Posted February 12, 2012
Go97 says:
I am going to be 15 in less than two months. I watched the first Twilight movie a few months before i become 13. In my opinion, Twilight movies are better for teenagers 13 and up. Especially the Twilight saga: Breaking Dawn which has many scenes with violence and some blood at the birth scene.
Posted January 26, 2012
ya 7ameeer says:
twilight is for 13+ because breaking dawn has lots of bad scenes :P while eclipse and new moon its okay for under 13 because bella & edward didn't yet marry. yl3n el aflam sho be2arfo
Posted January 21, 2012
chloe says:
AGES 20 AND UP MR. MONKEY BRAIN
Posted January 17, 2012
nikki says:
I read all of the books and im just 11 years old and um well i guess it requiers maturety(hope i spelled this right ) cause it has some not nice secence and well yeah . But is a very good book i really like it.
Posted December 11, 2011
shrrudhi says:
Surely 13 and above Cuz it contains a lot of mature stuff.
Posted November 26, 2011
Lee says:
Based on the extremely sad fact that kids are becoming more active at a younger age, some people feel the need to have that talk with them and be fine with letting them go to a movie such as Breaking Dawn. Tradition taught me if I had questions and heard about something, ask about it. However, many pre-teens and teenagers do have a rather strong curiosity towards not only the Twilight Saga, but Breaking Dawn itself because of the intensity of it. I say 13 and up if they have a healthy knowledge of the Saga and aren't being informed by friends, internet or whatever else that Bella and Edward have moved to an intimate setting. In addition, the kids posting on here that cannot even compose a grammatically correct sentence of why they want to go need to rethink their haste. Furthermore, the fact that there is merchandise (not in the movie theaters) not appropriate for anyone under 18 and even 21 to buy that kids are aware of shows they may need to wait until they are older or with their parents to view the movie. It's really sad that there are kids properly posting on here that have gone with their parents, while some older ones can't get out of baby text talk.
Posted November 21, 2011
Alias says:
Of course it's N O T fine for anyone under seventeen!
This series contains suicicide (Bella), abuse (Jacob towards Bella), borderline obsession (Edward, although I fell in love with him).
Stephanie is a fun author, but her books are definitely not for young children! I mean, they try to makeout almost every other page, and Bella tries to kill herself when Edward leaves. She also tries to jump off a cliff.... seriously!
Breaking Dawn was cool, but it has sex scenes (although not explicit), pillow abuse, and a baby tearing her mother's womb... nough said.
Still, I loved the series, and would reccomend it for the mature audience.
Anyone else, try reading Artemis Fowl: it has all the humor of Twilight minus the raciness galore :)
Still, it's the parent's choice, I suppose, what they want to teach their children.... -.-
Posted November 19, 2011
Anonymous says:
I'm 12 years old and read the first three books at 10 and 11.My mom hasn't let me read the fourth book, Breaking Dawn, yet.Though she is starting to bend on the topic because a friend of mine recently began reading the fourth book.I agree with a few earlier comments:even if your parents let you see the movie, it would be pretty awkward if you had to see it with them.Even though I'd love-LOVE-to finish this amazing series-the books and the movies-I think it depends on the child's maturity and the parents' opinion on their child's ability to understand that even though their favorite characters have a baby, it doesn't mean they need to.
Posted November 10, 2011
****???? says:
i am gunna be 14 next week but ny nun still doesnt let me watch horror, gore and sex etc.... but the movies were first ment for the teenage eyes and now look what they have done to it i would love to see the next film but if my mum finds out whats inside the film she might want to make me wait!!!1 but thats the only thing i already no about all of this eg. sex and pregnancy and marrige its not like i no nothing but my younger sister wants to see but my mum won't let her beacause she is to young!!!!
Posted October 20, 2011
swifty13 says:
i love twilight soo much i have seen the first 2 films and read all the books apart from breaking dawn! (my mum says it is too adult!) i am 12 nearly 13!the books are amazing! too be honest kids know more and more i already know about sex and whatever! and anna, i have never seen twilight tampon holders or comdoms or dildos! and i know what they all are! bad bella but its not real and kids are having kids at younger than 18!! i am just saying!...... its just a book!
Posted September 06, 2011
JJG says:
I think 13 and up should be allowed. I read the first 3 in the 7th grade when I was 12. Even then my dad didn't want me reading them. I haven't read Breaking Dawn yet, but from what I've heard, it's not for the younger audience.
Posted August 29, 2011
BlueBerri says:
Well its okay for 12 year olds.but no one under 12 I dont think 11- years old will under stand the sexual content,plus 13 is only 1 year away even though little 13 yearold act like 12 is a little kid even though their only a year older than them.plus what do 13 yearolds know about sexual content that 12 year ipds dont?
Posted August 19, 2011
twilightfanforever says:
I am 13.I watched all Twilight movies and read twilight and new moon.And I read Breaking Dawn too.I think it's for children 13+.
Posted August 14, 2011
anna says:
My opinion is 18 and up only! have you SEEN the merchandise this franchise has?! they have(please dont report, im being completely honest) Twilight lighter holders, match boxes, tampon holders, UNDERWEAR WITH HIS FACE ON IT, Dildo's, CONDOMS, ect, ect if it is ok for 13 and younger and your kids see this stuff its not gonna be good!
Posted August 04, 2011
********* says:
This series is better suited for older teens. Topics such as virginity, borderline obsession, and young love are more appropriate for those who understand them. That being said, there are even older teens who do not fully comprehend the REALITY of such topics. In such cases, this series should really only be viewed by those who fully understand the content and can put such topics into the proper perspective.
Posted July 29, 2011
______ says:
I'm 12 and some of it is quite grown up for me. The books and films have a lot of sexual references and a lot of vilance so I would say 12 or 13 +
Posted July 10, 2011
Ellie says:
I'm 13 and I have read the three twilight books, but not breaking dawn. I don't think there really was anything too explicit in the first three that I have read, but when I saw the trailer for breaking dawn, i thought it looked way too explicit, even for 13 year old's, even mature ones. And when the first three films came oput, I watched them all with my family, but if I go to see breaking dawn, I don't think I really want to see it with them, because it would feel a bit awkward. Personally, I think they should rate it a 15, as some 12 year olds may feel a bit unconfortable watching it, with or without their parents. But in terms of gore and violence, I think the first three films were not violent at all and they were all appropriate for younger viewers. Hope this helped!
Posted July 03, 2011
sorry kids iv'e got to be with the parent's on this one says:
don't watch literally don't because it has it has stuff that kid's should not know till thirteen but if you know how baby's are born then watch it but really if your desperate read the book's anyway they have extra bits in there and there cool
Posted April 28, 2011
Seriously says:
No way is this appropriate for anyone under, well let's say 16, and it's would easily influence anyone who isn't a mature reader.
There are many sexual situations. It's very violent. It has a very Romeo and Juliet "I'd rather die than not see you" theme, that many children pick up as how love is supposed to be. Bella's depression and low self esteem are also contagious. After someone reads about how worthless she feels for 4 books, you start to think "you know, I'm pretty worthless myself...." whether you like it or not. Edward is portrayed as the perfect man, but he's just a huge jerk.
She purposely induces hallucinations via near death experiances--not something which should be taken as lightly as it is. She gets pregnant and the baby EATS IT'S WAY OUT OF HER!! It encourages people to believe their madly in love after just a couple days, then she dates Jacob while she still wants Edward.
This whole book is messed up, has terrible grammer and punctuation, and is going to turn the next couple generations into dramatic, depressed, sex addicted jerks.
Posted April 16, 2011
It's Okay For Kids Younger Than 13
€€\\∞∞mgke says:
I do belive that breaking dawn is aproppreate for kids under the age of 13 many even as ow as 8. What parents don't know is that kids know and talk about much more maturer things then you think I know it is up to the parents to disuse what kids can and can't watch but they must take in to condition that kids do know a lot more then parents might think . Some kids even know stuff there parents don't want them to know. That is why I belive that kids undress the age of 13 sould be alowed to watch mature movies.
Posted February 12, 2012
mghi5584 says:
I say it is ok because kids know about more and more things even if parents don't talk about it kids may know about it. There for I belive if kids under the age of 13 should be alowed to watch all the twilight movie.
Posted February 12, 2012
???????? says:
its ok for kids of the age 9 and up if they want to see it. Because it is not fare to let kids not see a movie that has just a little sex they need to grow up
Posted February 05, 2012
im just a girl who wants to see the movie says:
kids this age should watch the movie their going to lern about this and its just a movie
Posted February 03, 2012
Hellooo! says:
It depends on how old the specific person is. You can't judge it by every person under 13 there is. I am 11 and I read breaking dawn several times (and saw all the other movies) but didn't see BD yet. I think it depense on how mature the person is. My friend saw it and she is a grade ahead of me and I'm just as mature. The movie is worse than the book because it has "visual aid". Like I have a friend who I'm going to watch it with and we're mature enough but there are defenitly some kids in our grade who couldnt handle it. So it really depends what the parent approves of and how mature the child is.
Posted January 28, 2012
Ann says:
GREAT For my 11 year old
Posted January 21, 2012
kira says:
i was 8 when i read twilight and i loved it so much. it was vampires against werewolf's what more do you want.
Posted January 10, 2012
looooooooooooool says:
what yu guys?? let a 10 year old kid to watch it what do you want them to watch ????? barney???? scooby doo??hahhaha if its not allowed for children they would not let a single child to enter the cinema and watch the movies btw stephenie meyer said 10+
Posted January 01, 2012
Openureyes says:
One thing I do agree with the "other side" of this poll. The books and grammar were horrible. The movies did Bella - and the books more justice than Stephanie Meyers did.
Posted January 01, 2012
Openureyes says:
I'm a middle-aged woman and encouraged my 12 year old daughter to read and see the movies. They promote NOT having sex until after marriage, they don't speak every other word with "F" to begin, they encourage love, enternity....no...not in the "usual" way but still, the message is strong for love, true love which is what we want our children to belive in don't we? I read much worse books at a younger age and I'm fine. Sorry, but a book that has only kissing, hugs and talk of waiting until after he marries her.........not a bad way people to go for your kids. Maybe you should censor your child's music and tv shows as much as you have this series??????
Posted January 01, 2012
Haley says:
I think it should be ten and up because
There arent any bad scenes on it , it didnt
Show any body parts and it's not a bad movie so
All u people r being so DRAMATIC about this
Situation...... Im like really a twilight freak
I watch the movies like 16x's already!!!
Posted December 29, 2011
lolly says:
its ok 4 younger kids cause i watched it and im only 12
Posted December 26, 2011
LOL says:
I saw it with my son who is 9, he loved it. I told him a bit about it before and he was fine with it!
Posted December 15, 2011
nephthys says:
Anyone any age can read a book, a boook only tells you what you already know, if you don't know something- you won't get it or you reach for a dictionary
Posted December 14, 2011
10 years old says:
I'm 10 years old and I started reading when I was 7. of course I was bored so I still have to read the rest. I think it depends on how mature the person is. for instance I read books that are for 16 and up but does that stop me? no of coarse it doesn't.
Posted December 13, 2011
Twilight Lover! says:
Also, I forgot to add: they do say the "d word" a couple times, but it's not very noticeable. Also, try reading the books before your child before making a decision.
Posted December 11, 2011
Twilight Lover! says:
I'm 11, and I convinced my mom to let me read the first 3 books, but her sister said i should wait a while to read the fourth (I hate to sound modest, but I'm very mature and think I should be allowed to read it). It mostly depends on your child's maturity level, and willingness to read the book. If your child REALLY wants to read the book, he/she WILL find a way to get the book (from a friend, library, etc.) and it might be hard to notice. I reccomend talking to your child (especially before you decide he/she is too immature.) I do strongly reccomend the books, and Meyer's style will make your child think more profound thoughts, and act more mature; I noticed this in myself.
Posted December 11, 2011
Lola says:
Guys, honestly. Twilight is fine for kids under 13 years. It's not like its X-rated or anything like that!
Posted December 07, 2011
amy says:
10 and above because around then they have probably heard of sex and all that. I'm a mother and my daughter loved it and she is 10 she went with her friends and they loved it to.
Posted December 06, 2011
jesse says:
y'all who say twilight is for 13 and up only are way too naive in respect to the minds of children today if you think that keeping them from reading twilight is going to shield your children from content they have never seen/heard of/ read before u have a serious misconception. i am 12 years old i read the firs book when i was 7 years old and every book since then breaking dawn (the most explicit of all the series) is pg compared to what i have read and heard about at school and outside the presence of my parents.....this is just a heads up.
Posted December 05, 2011
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The first 3 books in the series had a fair amount of intimacy, but I felt that it was written very tactfully and was comfortable with the content. I should not have assumed that Breaking Dawn would continue on the same path. The sex is actually handled with as much tact as possible for a honeymoon between a vampire and a human girl and is probably not as disturbing to a young reader as the events that follow it. Breaking Dawn deals with a lot of mature situations including, pregnancy, abortion, and a very violent and bloody birth.
Admittedly, my daughter's ,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 child to understand.
Update: After reading the book myself I decided to encourage her to continue reading because I knew she wouldn't have closure until she got to the happily ever after. She did finish the book despite the disturbing beginning and has grown to love it as much as the rest of the series!
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TWILIGHT FAN says:
I think till we girls are under 12 we should not read it but we can watch movies expect breaking dawn. Better we watch it after when we are 14.I and my sis wants to have the books but we can't you know parents.thank
Posted February 07, 2012
whydougiveaf says:
i think the age limit should be 5th graders and up
i started reading them in fourth grade i didnt really understand it but im really mature so the content in there did not disturb me
Posted February 05, 2012
POOObrain says:
i love twilight!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted January 22, 2012
Rachel says:
I am thirteen, but started reading the books at twelve. I am mature for my age and was not disturbed at all by the book. I've reread the series many times. I recommend that your kid is educated on these topics (which they probley already are, even if you dont think they are.) Also, I think that a kid should be at least 11. Happy reading! :)
P.S. the begining of the book has the most mature content, but some parts of the rest of the book have not as much, but more images. Read it first/ know your child. Not good for over sensitive kids.
P.S.S. his book is intended for teens in the first place.
Posted December 24, 2011
thats my personal information says:
yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
im 11 and read the book its epic
Posted December 06, 2011
natash says:
yes it is fine
Posted December 06, 2011
thats personal says:
yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! it is an awesome book im 11 and i read the whole series when i was 9 and i loved them!
Posted November 27, 2011
kira says:
i wanna see it f ing bad
Posted November 26, 2011
gorguia says:
i think that the person who has interest in twilighjt series can go to theatre or buy a c-d or download the movie
Posted November 25, 2011
Hannah says:
I'm Hannah and I'm 12 and my mom isn't lettin me see it!!!! She said that it was to graphic!!!! She said they we'd having sex for lik 40 minutes!!!! I agree with people saying to close it eyes!!! But I really war to see it
Posted November 19, 2011
The Book Should Have a Mature Content Warning!
amy says:
no its not appropriate
Posted January 13, 2012
anonymous says:
No
Posted November 28, 2011
shrrudhi says:
Surely Not Appropriate For Kids. Im Sorry Children, Ive read The Book and watched The Movie And I Am Very Sure13 and above can only see it. it has a lot of sex scenes and the bella giving birth to renessme part was so gory.!!!!
If Your Child can handle all this he/she can watch it. Im Not Saying that the book was bad or anything. the storyline was really good and the director did an awesome job. but not good for 12 and below
Posted November 26, 2011
123bri says:
it is all about how mature your child is. i say 12 and up but some 12 year olds might not be ready for breaking dawn. if your children have read ALL of the books i think its fine!
Posted November 23, 2011
Lauren says:
I'm sixteen and I saw Beaking Dawn today and in my very honest opinion, and in the opinion of lots of other people in the cinema, children at least under thirteen shouldn't see this film. There's a lot of sex and Bella's birth scene gets very bloody. my younger brother has seen all the rest of the films but had to leave this one because it was to graphic for him. I strongly discourage parents from letting young children see this film without seeing it themselves first and I'm sure they'll agree with me
Posted November 19, 2011
jordan zeigler says:
no i'm 11 and still watch twilight so i can go see it
Posted November 18, 2011
Lizz says:
Also i would like to add: many kids say I have watched other parts of movies and its not even scary...thats not the case because breaking dawn contents scenes that are inappropriate for kids and that is what other kids dont understand..all they say is its not scary! this debate is not about rating it for pg12 because of scariness but its about inappropriate scenes for kids:)
Posted November 12, 2011
Lizz says:
I dont think it is appropriate for 12 or under. Probably, many might not agree about that but seeing from my view 12 or under are not mature enough to see those scenes or understand it..We all know, there are many kids who are obsessed with twilight but visualizing what is going on in a screen might not be the content to be shown for children..its really debatable question to answer. But maturity is all that will let kids view it..but there are more percentage of unmature kids who are 12 or under so due to that kids fan might have to wait a little longer?
Posted November 12, 2011
sandy says:
hi iam sandy and my age is 12 i hav only read breaking dawn cuz i hav already seen de movies of the other books. Iam from india in our country we treat teenagers like kids we hav many restrictions just like small kids. We r not allowed 2 go 2 shoppinng malls with frendz (without an adult with us) or go 2 de movies or go 2 de parks.we do hav parties like bday parties or aniverseries which full of adults our parents r very strict abut every thing but in my case my mom is not dat much i was suprised 2 know something very recently dat my mom cries after watching movies i mean i did luv her very much as a small child but i was very afraid of her i never even in my worst nightmares thought dat she cries 4 silly things.My mom has a trust in ,me she things i will never break it she even lets me watch 18+ movies like wen my dad bought some movies from de store no even looking at de rating and i hav habit of watching movies after looking de rating i saw dat it was 18+ i told my mom dat iam not supposed 2 see it but she said its ok 2 watch it with de whole family. u must b thinking y iam telling all dese actually i came 2 know abut twilight when my uncle gave my dad a hard disk full of movies he warned him dat it has my many movies dat r not suitable 4 me. and he told my mom 2 keep it out of my sight.but she took dat disk staight 2 me told me 2 keep it safe she also said dat it has some bad movies dat iam not supposed 2 watch, i did keep it safe and i never even tried 2 watch it but 1 day 1 she made me watch a movie it was called freaky friday we both luved it as iit was a mother daughter story. she told me dat iam supposed 2 watch movies de movies in dis disk but only after she saw de movie. wen i was alone at home i thought of watching de movies i already saw and den was just searching 4 dat movie a fancy name pop up it was called twilight actually i was even able 2 read dat name so i googled it and checked de rating it was pg 13 my mom usually lets me watch pg 13 movies alone but i prefer 2 watch it with and i saw it just de way wished she also liked it and i came 2 know more abut dis movie from my cusins dat time eclipse was also abut 2 release i saw de trailer and didnt understand a thing abut de story but i liked it den i came 2 know abut de other movied like new moon.eclipse and breaking dawn.by datime i was a twilight addict i knew each and every single line in dose movies but i still kept on watching dem 1 dat i lost my control and read breaking dawn i came 2 realise dat i was addict 2 it wen i finished reading iwas freaking out dat it was over my grades went low my mom was mad at me i cant do anything i wanted so i decided 2 check dat is it suitable 4 12 year old i came 2 know dat its not and worst of all i didnt tell my mom dat i started reading books abut romance and pregenencies ( i actaully even dont know 2 spell dat word) and i cant help it i hav read dat book abut 15 times and i still want 2 read it again i mean its de longest movies i hav every read in my entire life i hav spent hours searching de traliers and clips and wbsites 4 downloading de movies but i cant help it has become a part of who iam . it feels like i gonna kill myself at de end of de movie it sarted out as but now its changing my life it has changed de way i even think. i came 2 know dat dis is very common but please parents never ever let ur kida watch dese movies or read these books it can spoil thier lives. u dont even come 2 know hw it has changed dem or hw bad its 4 dem . dis benfits de people working 4 dis movies de force deir parents into bying de stuff dey intoduce its a total wastage of money and time please i beg u never ever let ur children even come 2 know abut dese movies or books becuz even wen iam studing abut bacteria dis movies is wat popping in my head i mean it has nothing 2 do with bacteria.
Posted November 10, 2011
Emily says:
I would say whats the big deal and the book should have a mature contenint but since i can choose one i would have to say what is the big deal its not like its rated r movies or curse words but it depends if the parent wants them to or not becaus ethey know if your that kind of person and if its going to affect you but yeah my mom lets me watch it because she watchs it with me and i know the whole movies by heart so its not a problem with me meyer wouldnt put anything bad if she know kids might like it but this is just my thought
Posted October 22, 2011
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Just Back From Hospital
Nov 19, 2011 @ 12:26 am | delete
- Drinking blood and violent birth... I think Breaking Dawn Part 1 (Movie) is definitely for older teenagers / young adult +. My 15 yr old felt sick through the birth scene and ended up losing hearing, experienced heart pain, then lost consciousness (syncope). We just got back from hospital, and wanted to share this to care for others considering taking younger teens - especially if they can't stand the sight of [fake] blood. IMO there needs to be more warning about the gore. Very graphic.
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Nov 16, 2011 @ 7:19 pm | delete
- well im 10 and i kno about sex but my parents font kno and they are takeing me 2 see breaking dawn friday but wat do i do ??
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jenvogie Aug 7, 2011 @ 7:19 pm | delete
- I've banned twilight from the house. When they are old enough I'll introduce the kids to the Vampire Chronicles by Anne Rice. At least then I'll know they are reading something that is well-written.
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Jazmine!
Jul 23, 2010 @ 10:46 am | delete
- Ok first of all its not just a movie all these 12 year olds wanna be fast and read books about her getting Pregnant By Edward teens get really turned on from that stuff AND WHAT IS WRONG WITH U DUDE GO LET 7 AND 8 YEAR OLD WATCH THAT THEY NEED TO BE WATCHING TOY STORY ???haha *Problems* but i seen new moon and twilgiht I THINK ITS FOR TEENS LIKE UM???
14 15 16 AND MORE ABOVE THINK PARENTS DONT LET UR 8 OR 9 YEAR OLD AND UP WATCH THE MOVIE!!!!Maybe 12 if they no wut they are talking about sit down and talk to them lol:))) OOOH And im 12 im going to see Eclipse Tonight!!!lol
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None of ur bussiness lol :D
Jul 22, 2010 @ 10:26 pm | delete
- Ok, this is what i think i think that 7 And 8 year olds should NOT even watch a little bit of it im 12 :D and im seeing eclipse tomorrow! and i really do but do u guys think 12 And up should watch the movies cause ?!!!*Curious*
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newbizmau
Jan 16, 2010 @ 6:58 pm | delete
- Exactly what was on my mind about the last book. Great discussion, one worth talking about!
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Dec 29, 2009 @ 10:48 pm | delete
- Fixing mistakes on what I wrote in the last post.
Its just a book/movie series. It isnt real. I dont think anyone who reads the books is going to be stupid enough to actually think that doing what bella does in the books is the perfect thing to do with your own life. I think that its a good series though. Ages 10+ for the first two, 11+ for the second to last, and 12+ for the last. But it is really a maturity issue more than an age issue so its really the parents choice. Those ages are just what i would do.
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Dec 29, 2009 @ 10:44 pm | delete
- Its just a book/movie series. It isnt real. i dont think anyone who reads the books is going to be stupid enough to actually doing what bella does in the books is the perfect thing to do with your own life. I think that its a good series though. Ages 10+ for the first two, 11+ for the second, and 12+ for the last. But it is really a maturity issue more than an age issue so its really the parents choice. Those ages are just what i would do.
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Movies VS. Books
Nov 17, 2009 @ 2:06 am | delete
- I have a 7 year old boy & my friends little girl is 8, they are in love with the Twilight movie & we are very excited to see New Moon in a few days....I have read all 4 books myself & would not let my young child (boy or girl) read the books there is alot more detail then the movies. This series is amazing & definitly will let my son watch the movies (breaking dawn i will watch first & see exactly what they put in the movie). He loves Bella & Edward. Everyone makes a great point but if you explain it is a movie & that's it, it is no differnt from other stuff out there! Just a Mom's Thought!
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Amy
Nov 30, 2009 @ 4:58 pm | delete
- That is insane to let a 7 or 8 year old watch or read these kind of books. You should be turned in to CPS.
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Movies VS. Books
Dec 1, 2009 @ 2:07 am | delete
- CPS..You don't think they have more to do with there time then be worried about someone letting there child watching a movie! I have seen worse on Tree House or YTV. My god there are worse disney movies out there! We saw it & the kids were so excited! There were kids as young as 4 there! My son knows it is fake that not one bit of it is real & know every charter by there real name! I would hope other parents explain that it is a movie & most of it is done by computer. He has watch the making of Twilght & enjoyed that as much as the movie. Really it depends on the kids, sorry you feel that way about the movies & books. I guess I shouldn't let my son watch the news ither???????
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TwilightFanatic
Sep 14, 2011 @ 12:48 pm | delete
- I can agree with you letting your son watch the movies.We have taken my niece and nephew to see all of the movies at the midnight premier (my niece was 4 when she saw Twilight and my nephew was 3 when we took him to see new moon and then Eclipse) They loved them and they cant wait until the 4th movie comes out. We really dont see the harm in them watching the movies, although we wouldnt let them read the books. I wouldnt take them if we thought that would harm them. And you are right, they could see (and I have seen) far worse on TV. They know that the people in the movies are just actors. So, for us, its ok for them to enjoy it. We do so as a family
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nikelover
Nov 13, 2009 @ 6:08 pm | delete
- Good stuff, however I think this movie is a bit inappropriate for kids. Older teens sure, but the youngers ones, it may be a bit much.
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amandascloset0
Oct 17, 2009 @ 1:01 pm | delete
- I personally feel the books and the movie are inappropriate for anyone under the age of 17. I think media with a upper teen to college age theme is being introduced to tweens far too often. So, that by the time these tweens are late teens/college age it takes blood, gore, etc.. hard core stuff to really be appealing to them.
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mitchking
Sep 17, 2009 @ 11:47 am | delete
- I personally feel that it is not appropriate for the age group that is seeing it. And for the age group it is appropriate for they do not want to see or read it since it is too tame for them. The vampire genre is a tough call when it comes to kids and the age for being exposed to it.
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Gabs
Jul 23, 2009 @ 3:15 pm | in reply to twilight fan | delete
- I am 13 and I started reading the books when i was 12. I was 13 when I read breaking dawn and eclipse and in 8th grade if that helps. Also my sister is 12 and is reading eclipse but I wont let her read Breaking dawn untill she is in 7th grade. If you think you are mature enough to read it and talk to your parents about I think you will be okay. :D
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BigGirlBlue
Jun 14, 2009 @ 5:04 pm | delete
- Great discussion. Personally, I consider young adult, which is what these books are rated at, to be 15 and up.
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Jun 13, 2009 @ 5:59 pm | delete
- Important info. 5*
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twilight fan
Jun 4, 2009 @ 10:03 am | delete
- 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
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Jun 3, 2009 @ 7:44 pm | delete
- Grat lens! 5 *'s
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RebeccaX0X0
Apr 22, 2009 @ 7:20 am | delete
- 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!
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Temp_Girl
Apr 21, 2009 @ 2:47 am | delete
- 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. :)
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Ariana
Apr 7, 2009 @ 10:10 pm | delete
- 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
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nephthys
Dec 14, 2011 @ 11:33 am | delete
- I agree
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Treasures-By-Brenda
Apr 7, 2009 @ 2:01 pm | delete
- 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
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