At what age do children start to learn about Hitler and what he was all about?

Question

I have a fourth grader who was told by her teacher that a book she had picked out at the library was a good one for her to read. The book is about a child who wanted to grow up to be a Nazi. When my children learn about something of this nature I want them to have all the facts, and I am not sure if she is old enough to for all the details of Hitler.

Answer 1

There is know assigned age for when a child should or should not be studying about Hitler and/or Nazism (racism-bigotry). The reality is are any of us old enough for all the horrors that was Nazism. I remember being introduced to Hitler/Nazism/the Holocaust at an earlier age then the 4th grade. What is this book that your teacher is using - its sounds like a weird topic for a teacher to be introducing to a child - to be honest.

I teach U.S. History in a public school in Providence, RI - I would be very curious as to the purpose of such a book's introduction at such an early age. Is this teacher some sort of expert on the Holocaust - I have been teaching on that subject for over 12 years and I am not sure the high school kids I teach would understand teaching that point of view. I would really like to know who is the author of this book and its tittle.

Answer 2

The basic history of World War II was introduced to students in NY Public Schools curriculum in 9th grade World History. And then only touched upon without the German or Japanese (or yes, even the American and English) atrocities sited.

You may want to speak to this teacher to find out why he or she is introducing your child to Nazism at this young age.

Also, because the teacher has already touched into this area, may I suggest reading a counterbook - something to show the "other side." Since you have not given us the title of the book your child read, it is hard to recommend a counterbook. Perhaps "The Diary of Anne Frank" will be good. A bright fourth grader should not have trouble comprehending what poor Anne Frank was writing about.

For the true thorough study of WWII with all its finer points...well, that's what college was for!

Answer 3

All the facts would include that the National Socialist Party was initially embraced by the Germans because they were won over by the promise of a better life. Many people were in support of the Nazis before it all went wrong,and I don't think a book portraying this would necessarily include all the darker aspects of what happened in the party, but rather more a coming of life sort of story. I recommend you read the book first, if you are concerned about it, because I agree, a very young child shouldn't be exposed to the horrors of what the Nazis became. Good luck!

Answer 4

In my country, we only start learning about Hitler when we turn 13. World War Two information shouldn't be discussed so explicitly in front of a much younger audience because it was a part of world history that depicted violence.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

At his/her age when he/she will start reading history.By that time, he/she is matured enough about Hitlers philosophy, what he did during world war II, his deep reason of conquering parts of Europe and the leader of Nazi regime.

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Answer 8

well im 13 and i still havent learnt much about hitler and world war 2 only from books ive read like the silver sowrd and horrible histories books

Answer 9

hmm its been a while since i was in school i think i was in the 5th or 6th grade before my hitler learning. If ur uncomfortable with it teach her urself so u can make sure she gets it all right.