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DD15 still reading dork diaries

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philomenacunky · 08/05/2023 15:13

My dd turned 15 in feb. Shes a perfectly normal 15 year old and doesn't enjoy childish things. The other day though I saw her reading a Dork diaries book, is this normal for her age? If you're not aware these are books aimed at much younger children. I know she is capable of reading much more mature books than this, she reads things like Of Mice and Men, Macbeth, Christmas carol etc for school.

I haven't told her off for this I'm just very confused, why is she reading these books at her age? Aibu for thinking it's weird?

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SocksAndTheCity · 08/05/2023 15:47

philomenacunky · 08/05/2023 15:31

What about my post gives you the idea that I can't construct a sentence or spell properly?

Reading it.

JoDolce · 08/05/2023 15:48

Easy, comfort reading. I still enjoy doing children's colour by numbers books, it's relaxing

HeadacheEarthquake · 08/05/2023 15:49

OP cannot be serious!

And yes, it's 'per se' not 'say'🙄... how embarrassing.

When I was 15 I read Stephen King, Vladimir Nabokov, Orwell, Virginia Andrews and Anne Rice. I used to also read my Jacqueline Wilson books for comfort when I wanted to feel young and carefree again.

I used to also read Harry Potter; I reread them at uni for relaxation between tomes of mind numbing history and analysis. That's why I'm dumb now 🍷

Beezknees · 08/05/2023 15:50

I read a few of my old Famous Five books recently for the nostalgia. It was great.

HeadacheEarthquake · 08/05/2023 15:50

SocksAndTheCity · 08/05/2023 15:47

Reading it.

🤣🤣🤣🤣 @SocksAndTheCity savage! I think I love you...

philomenacunky · 08/05/2023 15:51

HeadacheEarthquake · 08/05/2023 15:49

OP cannot be serious!

And yes, it's 'per se' not 'say'🙄... how embarrassing.

When I was 15 I read Stephen King, Vladimir Nabokov, Orwell, Virginia Andrews and Anne Rice. I used to also read my Jacqueline Wilson books for comfort when I wanted to feel young and carefree again.

I used to also read Harry Potter; I reread them at uni for relaxation between tomes of mind numbing history and analysis. That's why I'm dumb now 🍷

I'm a bit busy raising a family to dwell on spelling

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SDTGisAnEvilWolefGenius · 08/05/2023 15:55

Unlike all the other mums on MN, @philomenacunky?

Carla224 · 08/05/2023 15:56

philomenacunky · 08/05/2023 15:22

I'd rather her read something a bit innapropriate than dumb her brain down with children's books

Seriously? She's 15yrs old. She can read whatever she wants. You're being not just ridiculous but utterly controlling.

Clementineorsatsuma · 08/05/2023 15:56

philomenacunky · 08/05/2023 15:22

I'd rather her read something a bit innapropriate than dumb her brain down with children's books

Dear me. That's a worrying statement.

You'd rather she read something inappropriate?!

She is still a child. Please don't push her beyond her years, and definitely don't push her to be what YOU want her to be.

philomenacunky · 08/05/2023 15:56

But I'm not criticising and embarassing the other mums on MN for their spelling

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Clementineorsatsuma · 08/05/2023 15:57

philomenacunky · 08/05/2023 15:24

Not innapropriate per say but a bit more adult/mature

Well I hope her level of literacy is better than yours!

redskylight · 08/05/2023 15:57

<Post from OP's DD> The other day I saw my mum posting on Mumsnet. Is this normal for her age? She is perfectly capable of posting on sites discussing current affairs , and serious literary topics. I'm a bit worried she is dumbing down by posting there. She's definitely losing her ability to spell and punctuate properly.

QueenSmartypants · 08/05/2023 15:57

philomenacunky · 08/05/2023 15:35

Malory towers, Enid Blyton, Harry Potter etc are great works. Dork diaries is sexist, dumbed down childish bs

Of course, Enid Blyton's works are sexism-free tomes

slowquickstep · 08/05/2023 15:58

I am 50+ and still read The Famous Five and Mallory towers

slowquickstep · 08/05/2023 15:59

Oh and the Broowns and Oor Wullie

Skodacool · 08/05/2023 16:00

I’m 74 and last year I reread Black Beauty!

philomenacunky · 08/05/2023 16:00

QueenSmartypants · 08/05/2023 15:57

Of course, Enid Blyton's works are sexism-free tomes

Enid Blyton's books were written in the 1940s. Dork Diaries is recent and still filled with sexist bullshit

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Clementineorsatsuma · 08/05/2023 16:01

philomenacunky · 08/05/2023 15:35

Malory towers, Enid Blyton, Harry Potter etc are great works. Dork diaries is sexist, dumbed down childish bs

🤣🤣🤣

Somebodiesmother · 08/05/2023 16:02

Why would you even think about telling her off?

Fansandblankets · 08/05/2023 16:02

Not weird at all. I’d be pleased if any of mine ever picked up a book! I read/listen to about 2 books a week but none of my kids read. I find it frustrating!

AngryGreasedSantaCatcus · 08/05/2023 16:02

She's reading them for pleasure/as a hobby. It doesn't have to be worthwhile or meet your standards.

Where did she get the books from?

triplechocbrownie · 08/05/2023 16:02

LordEmsworth · 08/05/2023 15:18

You haven't told her off??? Why do you think that's worthy of a pat on the back?!

I'm mid 40s and still enjoy some children's books. What's your problem?

This

Greenflamesburn · 08/05/2023 16:02

Read the Percy Jackson books years ago. DD came home from school a few weeks ago with another book in the series including the Roman gods. Hell yes I read all 5 in the series. I love getting lost in my own head in a book. She's reading leave her to it.

Clementineorsatsuma · 08/05/2023 16:04

Thoughts and prayers, thoughts and prayers.

IHopeYouStepOnALegPiece · 08/05/2023 16:04

Why do you give such a shit about it? You’ve two options here.

  1. continue to act like a judgmental twat and put her off reading because what her mother wants her to read is sexist, written by a sexist male or frankly, just not to her taste
  2. Allow her to read what makes her happy and continue to cultivate a love of reading

I'm pretty sure you’ll continue to do 1 because all you’ve shown yourself to be is a judgemental twat but for your daughters sake I hope you pull your head out of your arse