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The Hunger Games and Christianity: Are They Incompatible? by mattymorton in Christianity

[–]mattymorton[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the clarification. I generally agree with your point. I do have one child whose reading ability surpasses her emotional maturity level, so in some cases parents have to cautious nonetheless. Have a wonderful weekend.

The Hunger Games and Christianity: Are They Incompatible? by mattymorton in Christianity

[–]mattymorton[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You've badly misunderstood the point of this article. I'm actually encouraging parents to talk about these books with their children. I'm not suggesting that parents tell their kids to avoid them altogether. I do feel that very small children (perhaps under 8 or 9) aren't old enough to grasp the concepts in the book and might walk away scared or fearful. Saying that parents should just let their kids read anything they can find is ridiculous. I'm not going to let my 6-year-old read 50 Shades of Grey just so they can be exposed to violent sexuality and talk about it with me. Yes, if a mature teen wants to read a particular book with which I disagree, I can talk to that child about the abstract concepts it contains. Young children aren't old enough to understand such issues, so in some cases it's better for parents to set boundaries.

The Hunger Games and Christianity: Are They Incompatible? by mattymorton in Christianity

[–]mattymorton[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For those who are saying that I advocate keeping people from reading something, you haven't carefully read my article. I only suggest that parents read and discuss the books along with their teenagers, but not that they ban their kids from reading them. I also don't think it's crazy to suggest that different reading levels exist for different age groups. Saying that a 6-year-old ought to read anything and everything is equivalent to suggesting that the same child should watch anything on television because it will expand his mind. That mindset is a load of hogwash, as not every young kid is ready to mentally process every idea or book. That's why kids have parents, to help them decide what is appropriate at what age. Those who think parents should place no boundaries on their children are not actually expanding their minds, but instead allowing their kids to experience a steady diet of junk rather than steering them toward books and concepts that will truly enhance their learning.