2007-02-16 06:21:16 · 19 answers · asked by peace 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Are you kidding? Jackie Collins writes very sensational Hollywood stories full of explicit sex and innuendo. How can you possibly allow her to read on this level? If she is such an advanced reader, point her in the direction of classics and here's a great author for you, Pearl S. Buck. How about the Anne of Green Gables series or Nancy Drew mysteries? There's a whole section of childrens' books waiting to open the doors of the world for your daughter in your local library, and going together is a memory in the making. Please protect her innocence as long as you can. The world comes along to steal it soon enough. I wouldn't waste my time reading Jackie Collins, myself. Best wishes.
2007-02-16 06:28:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
My biggest concern with Jackie Collins is that your daughter is at an age where she is starting to explore gender differences and sex (this is not the same as HAVING sex). At this age, most girls are more interested in the sexual tension in romance books than in the actual sex.
Because of this, you are in a great position to help steer her towards slightly less graphic books that will still satisfy her interest in romance, love, and even sexual tension. There are entire series of teen romance books out there (I remember "Sweet Valley High"). Go to the bookstore, go to the 'young adult' section, which is usually housed in the children's section, and tell her she can have 1 of any book in the romance shelf.
If you are a Jackie Collins reader, she may be reading it because you do. If this is the case, then I suggest you get a copy of a book in the teen romance series and when you read around her, read that. Save the heavy stuff for when she's not around.
2007-02-16 08:38:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok...
You are asking about the sex stuff right?
Well if she understands what sex is about not just basic mecahanics but understanding on human interaction, fancying, passion etc.
Ie why older siblings like making out, why older bro has those nudie girl magasines and why older sis stuffs her bra and sees that all as lovey dovey make out stuff which she would never do as boys all have boy coodies...
Then books with sex elements should not be so much of a problem as they would be
1) Boring
2) Grooose
3) Why would anyone whnt to do that... ewwwu
However. Jackie collins would be more grown up and all tacky.
Something along the lines of American Pie would be far more healthy.
Ie teenage sexaul hyjinks and first loves and all that.
That she can relate to better and be far more helahty then some glossy, tacky affair, someone gets killed etc etc rich stuff.
In all reality if you given her proper sex and realtionship education...
It should just be totally boring crap to her
2007-02-17 05:03:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normally I would berate you for asking a question like this, but I must confess that I was reading smut novels, horror novels, all sorts of things kids shouldn't read when I was young.
Some of my favorite authors from 4th grade on include Nora Roberts and Stephen King. My parents weren't thrilled with my choices BUT realized that since I was reading that far above my age level, they shouldn't discourage my interest.
I did not grow up to be a hussy, tramp, or prostitute. I am a normal person with the great morals that my parents instilled in me. If your daughter is advanced enough to be reading Jackie Collins novels, she is old enough to understand the difference between right and wrong. Plus, she will be exposed to the "bad" parts of love and romance and will be able to make better choices... she KNOWS how the "bad boy" turns out in the end and knows to hold out for the "right" guy... see??
That said, I would encourage you to put other reading material in front of her. GONE WITH THE WIND is an excellent historical romance that will teach her quite a bit and still fill the romantic side of her. Stephen King might be a bit gory and graphic, but it is important to be well rounded. John Grisham novels would be an excellent choice as would Janet Evanovich, Sidney Sheldon, James Michener, etc.
I'll tell you what... if you want to drop me an email with your address, I'll happily box up a bunch of books I think she'll enjoy and send them your way.
Whatever you do, don't hamper her love of reading!!! It is the most important thing to learn and do well as it contributes to overall literacy and well-roundedness. Plus, being able to comprehend will boost all of her test scores in the future.
2007-02-16 07:46:16 · answer #4 · answered by Goose&Tonic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have YOU ever read Jackie Collins novels???? Regardless, NOT a good author to be entertaining 10 year old daughter's mind!! I have a 10 year old daughter as well and would not dream of letting her read them. Couple of books my daughter is reading (I read them too) "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer and the sequel to it is "New Moon". Very good books. Take this advice, throw away the J. Collins novels and go to the library with her!!
2007-02-16 06:37:40 · answer #5 · answered by dragginfli65 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Not Jackie Collins, even I find Jackie Collins too much and I'm 19!!
2007-02-16 06:37:34 · answer #6 · answered by Little Bear 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Don't you think they are a little too mature for a 10 year old? There's a lot of sexual content in her books. I've read a few of her books and enjoyed them but feel that they are inappropriate for a 10 year old.
2007-02-16 08:59:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-23 13:26:40 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
honestly i think the books aren't set for her age group, if your daughter is quiet advanced in her English/reading skills their are many young teen books she could understand more and most likely relate to, rather than grown men/ women husbands/ wives cheating on each other of having affairs, or them taking hardcore drugs and in detail sex scenes, and people getting murdered, personally i wouldn't like my daughter to read them, shes going to learn about this all eventually, but i don't think it would be appropriate school lunch time gossip!
2007-02-19 23:18:49 · answer #9 · answered by Mishka I 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES, honestly, of all the children's/teenage books that are out there, there must be something more appropriate. Try the Princess Diaries
2007-02-18 22:48:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋