NOT EVERY PARENT IS APPROVING OF " Harry Potter books

Lovely_Ink · Post by **Lovely_Ink** » 27 May 2014, 18:27

I don't oppose of the books if the child has a strong grasp of make believe and reality, whatever that might look like for their particular family and/or set of circumstances.

readinginreview4 · Post by **readinginreview4** » 28 May 2014, 00:02

I think it's harmless. It teaches kids imagination, opens their minds up, gets them thinking AND it's creative. I see no problem with it!

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I think it's harmless. It teaches kids imagination, opens their minds up, gets them thinking AND it's creative. I see no problem with it!

Sarah1 · Post by **Sarah1** » 28 May 2014, 07:45

I wasn't allowed to read them as a kid because of the whole witchcraft thing. I have read the first one as an adult and enjoyed it. I would have to read all of them before I allowed my kids to though. I think that every child is different as every parent is different. Some kids handle things better than others. I will say I enjoyed the movies too but as they got further along they got more dark and sinister. Not sure if this is true of the books as well or not?

tracy19 · Post by **tracy19** » 28 May 2014, 08:46

I think harry potter is excellent for children, it boosts there imagination and it teaches them the difference between good and evil. I love love love harry potter books.

CuriousJorgi · Post by **CuriousJorgi** » 30 May 2014, 18:03

Having studied and work with different cultures, I can understand from a cultural point of view why parents may not want their children reading certain books. And I feel that is a parents choice. I personally don't see anything wrong with children reading the Harry Potter Series, but I am also not a parent. My mother did check out what I was going to read when I was a young child; but once I was a teen she let me read what I wanted, feeling that it was my right to choose what to read. She did show interest in what I chose to read, and was always available to discuss topics I came across that I may not have totally understood.

ttuso22 · Post by **ttuso22** » 08 Jun 2014, 19:39

I do see how some parents could be weary of letting their kids read these books, due to witchcraft and mild cussing, but really it is all fictitious and I don't really see any harm done. I would prefer my kids read these books than playing some of the video games or watching some of the movies/tv shows that are out there.

stoppoppingtheP · Post by **stoppoppingtheP** » 09 Jun 2014, 07:44

The series is nice, imaginative and interesting.
But I don't like Harry. He is such a boring character, whom most of the teachers favor.
And forever going out and saving the world.

pagenumber394 · Post by **pagenumber394** » 19 Jun 2014, 20:08

Have you read them?

I have read all 7 more than once. I think these are fantastic books. Harry and his friends start out young and carefree. You get to watch them grow up and make hard life choices. Harry also has to suffer between good and evil, losing the people he loves, and facing his fears.

There is so much more to these books than magic. Hermoine is a great role model. She is modest, studious, and an amazing friend. There is even something to learn from Draco (a villian).

There are so many important issues addressed in these books. Love, death, friendships, being an orphan, fighting evil, learining who you are.

I cannot imagine why any parent would think these are harmful books. Yes, there is "dark magic", but the books warn against them.

There are great quotes in this book too. A lot of the teachers and Dumbledore are positive role models for their students. I can go on forever about Harry Potter and the characters. You get to witness the characters grow into mature 17 year olds. There are far more harmful books a child could read that teaches no valuable life lesson. (Like Twilight)

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tracy19 wrote:I think harry potter is excellent for children, it boosts there imagination and it teaches them the difference between good and evil. I love love love harry potter books.

I love it too. I t hink people miss the fact that the books teach a lot of valuable lessons as well. My mom introduced me to Harry Potter. I was 11 when they came out and I have been a fan since. I am so glad my mom has an open mind and gave me these books to read.

Who doesn't like a little imagination and magic? To this day I read great fantasy books. Books are there to lead you to a world that is away from your reality. I was smart enough to know the difference between what is real and what is fake.

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Sarah1 wrote:I wasn't allowed to read them as a kid because of the whole witchcraft thing. I have read the first one as an adult and enjoyed it. I would have to read all of them before I allowed my kids to though. I think that every child is different as every parent is different. Some kids handle things better than others. I will say I enjoyed the movies too but as they got further along they got more dark and sinister. Not sure if this is true of the books as well or not?

They do get dark. I was just watching the last 3 movies with my boyfriend (for the billionth time) . I still feel the intensity of the story. It just gets so heavy towards the end. However, that is one of many reasons I love this series. There is so much more to it than magic. I grew up with the books. I related to Hermoine Granger a lot. I think she is a great character to look up to. She loves school, loves to read, knows how to stick up for herself, and is kind of a badass.

Snaveenaid10 · Post by **Snaveenaid10** » 20 Jun 2014, 16:42

I wasn't allowed to read/watch any Harry Potter as a child because of my beliefs. My mom thought that it would mess with my faith if I read them as a kid, but now she is perfectly fine with me reading them.

pagenumber394 · Post by **pagenumber394** » 20 Jun 2014, 19:50

Ella wrote:My daughter has read them all (she was never a really big reader) and has even gone on to read other books/authors similar, so actually I owe Harry a big thank you! That being said, one of her good friends isn't allowed to read any of them, or anything that has to do with magic, witches ,hauntings, or anything similar. Nor can she watch anything on tv with those subject matters.

This saddens me. Instead of closing doors, parents should open them. This is a great time to reach your kids that magic is not real. This is a work of fiction. Sheltering your child will not help. They grow up one day. It's better to learn from a trusted adult than it is from a stranger. Is it so hard to talk to your children about what is real and what is fantasy?

booknerd1230 · Post by **booknerd1230** » 20 Jun 2014, 20:08

I see nothing wrong with stretching the imagination after all ins't that what growing up is all about? I was restricted in my youth from reading the series so I resorted to making a special hidey hole. I have read this series to my son and he loves I guess because of my own personal experience I hate the idea of a child not being able to read a book they love.

L_Therese · Post by **L_Therese** » 21 Jun 2014, 04:11

I think the first three are totally harmless, but after Voldemort comes back and characters start being killed in the 4th book, I can definitely understand parents not wanting their kids to continue the series. Sometimes libraries have book groups for young teens and preteens that choose books like the Harry Potter books that are sometimes a little controversial in order to provide a forum for understanding the more difficult themes that can make parents feel iffy.

toshilou · Post by **toshilou** » 21 Jun 2014, 17:11

I don't see a problem with them! However, I used to go to a private Southern Baptist school and it was a SCHOOL RULE that we couldn't read Harry Potter!!! Many parents of my classmates agreed too! They said that the reasoning behind it was that it was "satanic," "against God," and "would promote students to practice witchcraft and worship the devil." Ridiculous!!

raindropwriter · Post by **raindropwriter** » 22 Jun 2014, 14:46

Why on earth would anybody think that Harry Potter series is not good for children? Is it because Harry loses too many dear ones and is always suffering and fighting? If that's the case then I can understand why parents may not want their child to read them but otherwise no.

emmadbaker1 · Post by **emmadbaker1** » 22 Jun 2014, 14:55

I don't get the need to shelter children from Harry Potter. I am very picky when it comes to appropriate books to read but HP is NOT one of those inappropriate books. It teaches children to be loyal and about love and friendship. When I have children, I plan on introducing them to Harry Potter as soon as they're old enough to read it. J. K. Rowling is amazing.

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toshilou wrote:I don't see a problem with them! However, I used to go to a private Southern Baptist school and it was a SCHOOL RULE that we couldn't read Harry Potter!!! Many parents of my classmates agreed too! They said that the reasoning behind it was that it was "satanic," "against God," and "would promote students to practice witchcraft and worship the devil." Ridiculous!!

I never understood how this would cause satanic devil worshiping. I mean really! I grew up with HP and last I checked, running around the backyard with a stick yelling "wingaurdium leviosa" did absolutely nothing. It is ridiculous! There's nothing satanic about an imagination.