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How much should I censor m daughters books?

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Rivvy · 21/12/2008 19:55

My daughter is 6 and a very good reader. My husband takes her to the library and she chooses what she likes.

Some examples of recent content has included the daughter plotting how to stop her mother having an affair (no graphic details though!), and tonight disscusions over starting periods.

She knows the facts of life - we live on a farm! But I feel she's still a little girl and should maybe be protected for a bit longer.

I try to steer her towards the more classical books - Alice in Wonderland etc but she wants to read everything!

So really as above how much should I put my foot down and does anyone have any ideas for challanging and safe books for a 6 year old with a 13+ reading age?

Thanks

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techpep · 21/12/2008 22:55

My DD aged 7 is reading the Series of unfortunate events at the moment and loves them. Maybe they would be worth a try although can be quite gory in places. I dont stop DD reading anything she wants to, they will probably see the most thought provoking and worrying stuff on telly, magazines etc. just always be available and ready to answer her questions.

bloss · 22/12/2008 09:29

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Rivvy · 22/12/2008 14:34

Thank you again - this morning she's read childrens versions of Midsummer nights dream and Romeo & Juliet and loved them. I'll have to talk to the library about ordering books.

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wrapstar · 22/12/2008 18:31

Oh I laugh my head off at Winnie the Pooh - way too sophisticated for children!

frannikin · 29/12/2008 22:00

The Chalet School series - there are 62 of them and they're very VERY clean!

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