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ZombieNates · February 2012

Very true. Plus, there are so many opportunities to discuss the actions characters take in opposition to the Games. I think it's worthwhile. I think it more shocks me because my students are so much older, I forget what's appropriate for younger kids. Plus I just randomly reread the series this weekend, so it's fresh in my mind.

My tutoring kids were not at all disturbed by anything they read in HG or Divergent, which we read together, if that helps, Whitsy.

whitsy · February 2012

I appreciate everyone's answers and discussions. It's given me some food for thought, for sure. I'll speak to my principal, and then see if any other parents have any problems with it. This is just one out of 160 students, so maybe things will turn out ok.

whitsy · February 2012

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[QUOTE]Very true. Plus, there are so many opportunities to discuss the actions characters take in opposition to the Games. I think it's worthwhile. I think it more shocks me because my students are so much older, I forget what's appropriate for younger kids. Plus I just randomly reread the series this weekend, so it's fresh in my mind. My tutoring kids were not at all disturbed by anything they read in HG or Divergent, which we read together, if that helps, Whitsy.
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It does help. I don't see them being disturbed, actually any of them really, even the one in discussion.

Hilraythebride · February 2012

I don't think you should stop the book for her. That would make her feel power over you and she would feel as if it was okay for her to do this anytime her child comes home with something she doesn't like. If the kids are having a good time with it then let it be. You did your part when you told her you were more than happy to give her child a different assignment. It would in the end single her child out if you stopped it becaue I am sure it would come out in the end. If the principle okayed it then you should have his or her backing with the program!

whitsy · February 2012

I'm going to double check tomorrow, just bring up what she said, and like someone else said, cover my butt

We did discuss it prior to beginning, and it's on my submitted lesson plans, but a little extra discussion is good.

toothpastechica · February 2012

By 12-13 kids are more exposed to violence and sex and drugs then any parent wishes them to be (even just on the playground with other kids thier own ages; forget tv or video games!). I think a book with 'mature themes' but not explicitly mature material is probably a good thing for them to start to be thinking about.

scarlettc27 · February 2012

Whitsy,

I'm not a teacher or a parent, so I don't have any thing useful to add except that you sound like an AWESOME teacher who is helping teach kids to love to read.

WildRumpus · February 2012

I don't think it's too mature. What about The Giver? It has a lot of the same undertones. There's nothing sexual or overly violent...Don't stop. You gave the mother options, she didn't want them. It's an assignment, and you have permission from your principal.

Bec67 · February 2012

I have 3 kids, my youngest is in 6th grade. I've heard of the book you are talking about but haven't read it. My youngest read The Hidden this year, is it similar? If I thought something was inappropriate for my child I would have took you up on picking a different book. Maybe next time I would send home a paper discussing what the unit was about and what we are planning on reading. That way if there is an issue or concerns they could be addressed before hand. I do think it is very important to keep the lines of communication open between parents and teachers. Not everyone raises their kids the same.

entropicbeauty · February 2012

I haven't read it but I can't imagine it's any worse than "Lord of the Flies"...I think we're too quick to shelter kids, they might as well get a dose of "darker" topics in an intellectual environment where they can discuss rather than on the fly and try to process on their own.

mandysmear · February 2012

in comparison to what kids are watching on tv these days, i don't think so.
i'd rather my child read hunger games than twilight to be honest.

there are a lot of underlying issues that kids could seriously learn from.

i'm no parent, but in grade 6 due to having older sibblings, i was watching all kinds of too grown up shows and movies.

Bec67 · February 2012

The ages of 6th graders in your area are different than here. Most of our incoming 6th graders are 11 turning 12 either during the school year or over the summer. I'm sorry I misquoted the book my son read it was Among the Hidden and he also read Among the Impostors.

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