@@NewSonyWonderHappyMadisonFan I was very clear in my video that there is nothing wrong with enjoying these books, my issue is the majority of children’s books are moving in a direction that I don’t personally agree with. I believe we should have our own opinion and should be able to share it.
I love children’s classics BUT I believe that these sillier books serve a purpose-to get a child to read that otherwise wouldn’t. As a literacy specialist, that’s my main goal, but I just think it’s too commercial. So like you said, in moderation. I want to read “Le Petit Prince” and “the velveteeen rabbit” with my children because I enjoyed them when I was their age. It’s connection to the past and the beauty in the ordinary. I do believe that some of these books are touching upon topics that they may not be able to process like grief or foster care and for that, I’m grateful
You’re right. The quality of the majority of children’s books being published today is abysmal. Subject matter, writing quality, writing style, and reading level are all insulting to the children and the parents who read them. The illustrations are generally poor. Objectively, the majority of books out today are not good books. A few silly books here and there in your shelf, whatever. But it’s the majority of books in the bookstores. You have to go to great lengths to find good book lists, not to mention the books themselves. Never mind all the weird messaging in children’s media today.
You nailed it. I think more and more people are starting to see this trend in children’s literature. I know parents are getting frustrated. I mean, I was for crying out loud 😅😂
Your point about "you can't criticize because you're not an expert" is used in so many spaces and it feels gatekeeping. I am a postpartum doula - so essentially I am an expert in postpartum care BUT I am not a doctor and SO many people point out the fact that I am not a doctor so I can't have an opinion. It's frustrating and demeaning to be put down when you do have experience and a form of expertise.
@@allanphear exactly! I speak from my experience. I don’t claim to be anything I’m not and I’m so clear about that all over my socials. It does feel gatekeeping! I couldn’t agree more, that was a great way to word that
Let me know your thoughts on it all below! Do you agree with some of the points made in the comments? 👇🏼
@@NewSonyWonderHappyMadisonFan I was very clear in my video that there is nothing wrong with enjoying these books, my issue is the majority of children’s books are moving in a direction that I don’t personally agree with. I believe we should have our own opinion and should be able to share it.
I love children’s classics BUT I believe that these sillier books serve a purpose-to get a child to read that otherwise wouldn’t. As a literacy specialist, that’s my main goal, but I just think it’s too commercial. So like you said, in moderation. I want to read “Le Petit Prince” and “the velveteeen rabbit” with my children because I enjoyed them when I was their age. It’s connection to the past and the beauty in the ordinary. I do believe that some of these books are touching upon topics that they may not be able to process like grief or foster care and for that, I’m grateful
I appreciate your comment! Yes everything is fine in moderation. We all enjoy something silly and lighthearted.❤️
That kills me too.
Im glad it’s not just me ❤
Books are food for the brain, and you don't let your 9-year-old decide what to eat.
EXACTLY 🙌🏼👏🏼
You’re right. The quality of the majority of children’s books being published today is abysmal. Subject matter, writing quality, writing style, and reading level are all insulting to the children and the parents who read them. The illustrations are generally poor.
Objectively, the majority of books out today are not good books. A few silly books here and there in your shelf, whatever. But it’s the majority of books in the bookstores. You have to go to great lengths to find good book lists, not to mention the books themselves.
Never mind all the weird messaging in children’s media today.
You nailed it. I think more and more people are starting to see this trend in children’s literature. I know parents are getting frustrated. I mean, I was for crying out loud 😅😂
Your point about "you can't criticize because you're not an expert" is used in so many spaces and it feels gatekeeping. I am a postpartum doula - so essentially I am an expert in postpartum care BUT I am not a doctor and SO many people point out the fact that I am not a doctor so I can't have an opinion. It's frustrating and demeaning to be put down when you do have experience and a form of expertise.
@@allanphear exactly! I speak from my experience. I don’t claim to be anything I’m not and I’m so clear about that all over my socials. It does feel gatekeeping! I couldn’t agree more, that was a great way to word that