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Date Posted: 18:18:14 06/03/01 Sun
Author: Diane
Author Host/IP: 203.110.18.213
Subject: Re: Kris, as an avid reader and a mom...
In reply to: Melissa 's message, "Kris, as an avid reader and a mom..." on 13:50:09 06/03/01 Sun

Kris, we've discussed this a bit and you know I very much relate to Colleen, as a self taught reader prior to going to school and an "It has words in it/on it therefore I will read it" type of child I will say that I feel there is little you can do to actually stop her in reality if she becomes determined to read something. (Meri's example of the one book she was forbidden to read). My only advice would be to ask her to always let you know what she's reading, discuss it with you and, maybe, not discuss it with her schoolmates or teachers (given the type of school she is attending). I might also ask her to understand my reasons if I felt it might be better for her to wait to read a certain book. Not forbid her - just ask her to wait for a while which would give you time to think how you might want to approach discussing certain aspects of said book.

Having said all that I don't know that you should worry overly much. I was nine the first time I stole my sisters copy (highschool reading asignment) of Animal Farm and read it. I liked it very much but what I found was that when I read it again at thirteen my whole concept and understanding of the politcal ramifications had changed. A funny aside - It's a little bit like the story of the little girl who walks up to her father in the backyard and asks... "Daddy, what is sex?". He takes a deep breath (he knew the day would come - he just didn't expect it to be quite so soon) and tells her all about the birds and the bees. She looks completely puzzled so he asks her "Why did you ask?" to which she replies "Mommy told me to tell you that lunch will be ready in a couple of secs".

Hee, hee, snort and giggle. There is such a thing as over informing a child. Just feel you way with this one Kris - you'll do fine. You always do!

Hugs (and I was wondering where you'd got to!)

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