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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]When our 4th grader wanted to read The Hunger Games because everyone else was, I read them first.  And then I spoke to the school reading specialist, because I thought the themes were too mature.  She told me [am paraphrasing, becaus that kid is out of college now and my memory isn't what it was], if your kid is interested in reading, let them read.  If they don't understand something, it'll go over their head, and if they are interested, they'll ask you about it.  If they already "get it," it's not too mature for them.

I've always gone with that strategy, and all 3 of our kids were and are voracious readers who have done well inside of school and outside of school[/quote]

Disagree hardcore. For many inquisitive and sensitive kids nothing goes over their head. They dont fully understand it so they maybe cant discuss or ask, but it makes them anxious. If you have that kid (i have one like this) it is good to protect them.

Unrelated to this response but I stopped getting the newspaper when my kids were old enough to read because I didn't want them picking up the front page. "If they want to read let them read" is the stupidest laziest response imo. There are many many many good options to read. Its ok to say no to the less good options. Its not like they are going to hear that and think "ok then ill just never read again"... come on.[/quote]

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