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Loving this series…..,
I wasn’t going to get this title for my nine year old. I thought she was too young. But she REALLY wanted it, telling me, “Mom, I’ve had tons of crushes already!” I bought it and read it first. While I still think she’s a little young for some of the information (especially the “going together” section toward the end), a lot of it was very age appropriate. Rather than just give it to her, we are reading it together. (Thankfully I have a very open and trusting daughter who doesn’t get embarrassed by “growing up” issues.) I explained to her that reading about these things does not give her permission to do them.
I strongly disagree with the review on July 13, 2006. I feel that this is an empowering book for girls. It (like most of the books in this series) aids in building self esteem. I found it full of great advice, reinforcing my values and beliefs.
And, for this age group, I appreciate that it doesn’t go into sexual relationships. There is a time and place for those books. I am relieved to be able to give her a book about the feelings and situations with boys that come BEFORE intimate relationships.
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|Book has merit for girls heading to middle school,
After reading the comments by Christian reviewers I felt compelled to share some thoughts. I am Christian but I don’t find fault with this book. First, I read the book to see what is in it. It doesn’t go beyond holding hands or kissing and points out that kissing is something personal and private. I think parents need to consider their own daughter and their own morals to decide if the book is appropriate. If it is, at what age is it appropriate?
I found that for my almost 12 year old who is headed to middle school next fall it’s time to deal with these issues. Most of the book is completely acceptable and I intend to discuss behaviors and ideas that I think are too mature with my daughter. It’s a good way to open discussion and to provide common ground for us to talk about things when it comes time for her first dance, etc.
The book isn’t anti Christian it just doesn’t deal with religion–Christian or Jewish or Muslim etc. The religious ideals can come from parents! Every little girl isn’t Christian. I suspect that even within “Christian” groups there are differences between Methodist, Baptist, Catholic etc. and within those denominations I suspect there are differences between individual churches and individual families.
The book is well written (for the tween/teen audience), colorful and deals thoughtfully with the issues. I think it’s got a place on my daughter’s shelf.
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|Great Book,
I’m 12 and i think this is a great book for ages 10 and up. (Some say 7 and up, but I don’t think 7 year-old’s crushes are that “intense” and they don’t really have boyfriends.) But anyway, I’m just telling what age group this book should really be.
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