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[quote=Anonymous]This discussion is getting a little dramatic. When I was a kid I read all kinds of books that dealt with interpersonal situations that were older than where I was in life--I mean I adored babysitters club when I was in second grade, the later little house books deal with Laura and Mary at about 16, and I loved Narnia when I was in kindergarden. My dad also read me a lot of chapter books before I was able to read them myself, and many dealt with themes that went over my head. I think kids can enjoy books at all kinds of levels, even if some of the interpersonal stuff goes over their head. Some of the later Harry Potter books might be a bit scary for most five year olds, but all kids are different. As long as the kid is enjoying themselves and isn't getting nightmares, I don't see what the big deal is. A lot of younger siblings like keeping up with what their older siblings are reading, and that's fine. I wouldn't discourage reading! A kindergardener reading Harry Potter is a pretty advanced reader--however, early reading isn't the end all be all, and a lot of kids catch up. And those of you who say it's too "pop culture" sound like terrible snobs.[/quote]
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