What age is too young to read this series?

[[Coco]]

Agreed. But it depends on the parents... and anyways, 14 is kinda old to start reading it. All my friends had these done by the time they were 12.

[Sara]

I think this series should be read by girls/boys not younger than 13. That's the age kids start really thinking about love, boys and girls.

By the way, I was 24 when I first read these books...

[Megan]

I'm 14, and I think that I read the books at a bare minimum age. These books are too... inappropriate for a majority of the 13 year olds I know, nevermind the 10 and 11 year olds. Whenever I see a copy of one of this series in the hands of a younger kid in school, I grimace and wish I could rip it from their hands. This really isn't something that kids THAT young should read, because of content and what a bad role model the main character is.

[Anna Lee]

As a teen myself, I would say 12 is an acceptable age. Again, it depends on the child.

[Anna Lee]

Cassie wrote: "I am eleven and I read the whole series a year ago. I think it depends on maturity level and what they have already read. For example, I like Stephan King, Stefanie Meyer, and Cassandra Clare, and ..."

Same here!

[Amy]

Really! If you're a parent, you're responsible for your kids! You would know they can't cross the road by themselves at 3 yrs, or join facebook at 6yrs! This is just the same! Well they have sex in one so leave any sexual ones out until they know about sex but you should now! You can't rely on the internet for everything!

[Diane]

Of course a parent should consider the sexual content of the series, but I would worry more about the obsessive compulsive behavior of Bella in every situation presented. Kids always look up at their heroes and try to imitate them,and let's be honest, Bella is not a good model. I would just be worry about my daughter who grew up under the influence of Bella, actually getting depressed about her 13 year old boyfriend dumping her. Bella's behavior it's just not healthy in any way.

[Jackie]

I think 10 and 11 is too young. my daughter is 11 and an advanced reader but I don't think she'd even be interested but every kid is different.

[Barb]

Where do you people live? -_-
here kids are like "oh look, cindom" when thet see a box of Durex on the floor. Well, 9 year olds.
My mum bought me the first book when I was 11 and I really oiked it. At the age of 12 was done with Breaking Dawn.
Only thing you need to make sure is that your kids know what not to do...

[Shanti]

I think thirteen. I mean I found the fourth Harry Potter book scary when I was seven, but liked them once I was 10. Twilight, i read when I was twelve, but it's really about what you think is the right age. Maturity levels differ, and if you really think a ten year old would enjoy reading a book primarily about a romantic relationship, then they can read it. As long as they would enjoy it, and it would make them learn and be happy :)

[Hannah]

I'm going to say between the ages of fifteen and sixteen would be the appropriate age for this series. There are SO MANY WONDERFUL books out there for kids of lower ages to read, that it is probably best to wait. There are elements of the "ideal" Twilight relationship that are clearly disturbing. Bella doesn't think through her decisions, and tries multiple times to kill herself, just so she can have the hallucination of the boyfriend who dumped her. This doesn’t even cover mature sexual elements of the series. This is NOT appropriate for a ten or eleven year old children- I don’t care how mature they claim to be. I read things at ages that I shouldn’t have (not appropriate) and I was very mature for my age- and I regret it. When I read this at fifteen I was surprised it was even in the teen section. Let kids be kids a little bit longer. Let them read about middle school relationships, mythical adventures, pirates, wizards, and hobbits. This is clearly an older teen book. There is a huge difference, developmentally, between a 10-11 year old, a 12-13 year old, and a 16-17 year old. Just because the label says “teen” does not mean it is appropriate for all teens. The rating system is subjective.

[Abby]

I read the books when I was 11 and I didn't find them that bad, but then again, at that age I didn't understand a whole lot. I defiantly think these books are for Young Adult readers, and I don't think they should be read until they are at least 13 or 14.

[Kayla]

I started reading them when I was 9 and I finished them when I was 10.

[Lynn]

Breaking Dawn is the only one of the four that is very inappropriate for younger readers. The sex is a little on the graphic side for young readers and the birth scene is very bloody and intense.

[Diane]

Hannah wrote: "I'm going to say between the ages of fifteen and sixteen would be the appropriate age for this series. There are SO MANY WONDERFUL books out there for kids of lower ages to read, that it is probabl..."

I totally agree with you, is not even the sex part that makes them inappropriate for kids of 10-11-12 but the attitude of Bella, risking her life for hearing a voice? How obsessive an compulsive one can be, and it will be not good if kids start seeing as normal her compulsive self destructive behavior

[Maddie]

I think I was about 12 when I first read the whole series and I think I handled it quite well. But then I think I was a bit more mature than most kids I knew were at that age. Really though it does depend on the child and what parents want there kids exposed to. So really it comes down to personal opinion. To be far to my parents though for anyone who may think OMG how could they let there children read that? they didn't actually know about the contents of the books but I did have a aunty who read the books just ahead of when I read it and I'm sure if she thought I wouldn't be able to handle it she would have spoken to my parents and I would've had to stop reading but no such thing happened.

[K.K.]

I say around 13-14 would be fine. Unlike mine where I would most definitely prefer no one under 16 to read them and if they do it is on the parents, these books are very innocent. Like Lucille said very lovey dovey and not in the erotic way that would have the younger generation asking what the hell does that mean lol. Unlike mine that would leave virgin girls cringing and not wanting to have sex at all, mind you it might not be a bad thing considering the generation of today :(

[AurorainBookland]

Lynn wrote: "Breaking Dawn is the only one of the four that is very inappropriate for younger readers. The sex is a little on the graphic side for young readers and the birth scene is very bloody and intense."

agree with the birth scene, its only one tiny part that's graphic so parents can easily read ahead and change the wording with a piece of paper and painters tape, but I have read breaking dawn and it does not describe the sex at all, you know they did it but it doesn't describe exactly what they did at all. I think your getting the book confused with the movie witch is rated pg 13. The books are in the teen section which is for kids 13 and up but some books in their are defiantly for ages 16 and up. Twilight is for 13 and up unless your parents or guardians don't want their kids reading it till they are older.

[Samantha]

Thirteen-Fourteen is probably the best for the first two or so books. Just not Breaking Dawn. That's sexual and graphic and maybe 15-16+ would be better.

[Rachel]

hi

[Rachel]

idc

[Ndmarino]

In sum I'd say 11-14 is the average opinion here, depending on the level of maturity of the child.

[Paula]

I personally think you shouldn't discourage children to read any book, because as a teacher I've seen this have adverse effects like children becoming disinterested in reading.
No one child's maturity level is the same to another's, just like a child's reading and comprehension are different to that of their peers.
If books like the Twilight Series is going to get more children to read, then gladly I say let them, if they don't understand something then they'll come to you to explain and that begins a conversation which is the best part of reading, talking about your opinions and feelings on the subject the book discusses.

[Marianne]

Well, I read these books at a pretty young age, when I was about 11 years old. I don't think that was good, because the book is very problematic and has got an abusive relationship (which is displayed as a normal relationship, which is what makes it problematic), it's pathetic main character hasn't got a life of her own, and the book is full of bullshit and nonsense. When I was young, I really didn't catch all that. So if someone wants to read these shitty books, you better read them when you're old enough to notice the crappy writing and how twisted the story is.

[Gerd]

Marianne wrote: "Well, I read these books at a pretty young age, when I was about 11 years old..."

Why, did it hurt you to, I assume, like it back then, just not any more now?
Has twilight shaped your view on the world, or has not rather the world shaped your view on twilight?

Not to mention, how can it ever be better to read a book first when you are "old enough" to think its writing to be crappy, where'd be the point in that? :D

[Madison]

It depends on the maturity of your kid. I am twelve and I just finished reading the series and I am a very advanced reader for my age so it depends on your kid. I would say no if your kid is 10 but yeas to eleven. Eleven if 5th-6th grade so I would say to 11 but not 10

[Kayla]

I personally read breaking dawn when i was in 5th grade. I dont I don't think that your kid(s) should do that though. As you probably know there are...interesting activities that happen in that book. But the other 3 are ok. The reading level is also a bit higher so start in 5th grade and finish in 7th

[Nadene]

My just turned 9 year old finished all 4 Twilight books. I don't like to censor my kids reading material. If she wants to tackle something like this I totally encourage her. I don't think any 9 year old should read them though! It's entirely child and parent dependent.

[Diana]

I read all four of the books when i was ten. Is that a little to young? I read them all at least three times.

[Diana]

Abby wrote: "Diana wrote: "I read all four of the books when i was ten. Is that a little to young? I read them all at least three times."

Diana, I was the same age. If a kid wants to read it, so be it. I hones..."

Thanks. You really encouraged me to read more books without any signs of doubt.

[Faith]

I was a really mature 9 year old and I read the first 2 books then the other ones when I was 11.

[Alexiselija]

I read the books when I was 17. English is not my mother tongue and I had mild knowledge in English literature and influenced by my culture, I also had minimal knowledge in "adultery" scenes hence when I read Breaking Dawn, heck no, when I read the entire series, I had no idea what they actually did. Now that I'm 22, I re-read the books and now I understand those "adultery" phrases. From my opinion, age appropriate for kids to read Twilight Saga probably when they are 16-18, depending on their maturity on handling such scenes. However, I think, kids nowadays are way more exposed to said scenes since they were like 10, maybe. In that case, parental advices are strongly suggested when their children started to read Twilight Saga.

[Belle ~carry on my wayward son~]

♥ [Coco] ♥ wrote: "I read the first two books when I was eleven... but it depends on the maturity level... i'd say 13 for an average person."
agreed

[[deleted user]]

I was just barely 8 when I read the series.... and yes, I understood everything, I was not confused, I was fully aware. I was mature enough to read and understand the books.
I personally think that the belief the relationship was abusive or that Bella 'tries to kill herself'. She jumped off the cliff for the adrenalin rush that would cause the hallucination. Saying that's trying to kill yourself is like saying skydivers are suicidal. And the abusive relationship belief, Edward's not hurting her. He's restricting her, certainly, and the obsession is a little unhealthy and they get married a little early, but he's not physically abusing her. It may fit the guidelines for an abusive relationship, but it's really not.

[[deleted user]]

Hi!
I read the Twilight series when I was 12, in the seventh grade (at the peak of its popularity). Up until then, I had been reading stuff like Nancy Drew, and this was my first foray into popular literature. I read it at the same time as my twenty-year-old cousin, which is a bit strange looking back on it. Haha.

I was a very mature 12 year old, and I don't regret reading it when I did. It gave my awkward, antisocial self something to talk about with other girls, and caused my cousin and I to grow a lot closer. For less mature people, maybe 13-14, but 12 was fine with me.

Another reason I don't regret reading then when I did was because it was basically my introduction to fantasy (before, I had been more realistic/mystery). The next year, I read Harry Potter (which I had never been allowed to read before). At 14 I read Lord of the Rings, and now I'm working on Game of Thrones. Because of Twilight, I started reading higher literature. And because of this higher literature, I realized just how horrible Twilight is. Yes, it's graphic - but so is Harry Potter. I'm just worrying about how Bella is portrayed, and her relationship with Edward. THIS ISN'T OKAY. It will never be okay. And ironically, it's because of Twilight I discovered that.

Wow, that was long! But basically, I think 12 is fine. At least, it was fine for me.

[Prakash]

Not advisable for pre-puberty readers. It would sound like a truckload of crap

[Somerandom]

Depends on the kid. If you honestly think that they will learn how to be a doormat like Bella, or turn out to be an abusive dickhole like Eddykinds how about actually discussing it with your kid instead of fretting about them trying to swim on their own, so to speak? You know? That whole parenting thing? Or am I to assume that people nowadays will just happily allow their kids to emulate anything and everything they read/watch, then start complaining against any and all "bad Role Models" found in entertainment?

[Maryam]

I red it when I was 14 but I think ages 12 and up!
but I know many person younger than this age read this book!

[Somerandom]

Olivia wrote: "Maryam wrote: "I red it when I was 14 but I think ages 12 and up!
but I know many person younger than this age read this book!"

quite agree there. i like to wonder is does anyone even still read t..."

Well, yeah. People read books that over 3 centuries old even to this day. I think it's a safe bet that people are still going to pick up Twilight from time to time.

[Emily]

Claire wrote: "I am asked by many friends who are parents of young people, "Is my child old enough to read Twilight?" I share my opinion and my thoughts, but I want to know what others feel is the age range for t..."

It's a teenage book so I agree with 13 years old.
I guess it is one of those books everyone should look at some point in their lives and I do remember loving the first book at that age.

[Aisling]

I believe that it depends on the child and how their maturity level is,and if you know that there not ready when they ask just say "how about you try a different book first and if you can handle this book then you can read twilight"

[Emily]

Aisling wrote: "I believe that it depends on the child and how their maturity level is,and if you know that there not ready when they ask just say "how about you try a different book first and if you can handle th..."


I like this approach.

[[deleted user]]

Well, I've never read these (and I don't plan to), but from what I know about the subjects/content, I'd say 12 is the youngest you should read them.

I'm 13, by the way.

[Emily]

Raevyn wrote: "Well, I've never read these (and I don't plan to), but from what I know about the subjects/content, I'd say 12 at the youngest.

I'm 13, by the way."

I read them when I was thirteen after learning about them in a 'school book club' thing which was a compulsory part of english.
They are really harmless (generally), and I would say it wouldn't be until the later books that I would be a bit more wary.

But for myself, I was reading adult book by fifteen.

[[deleted user]]

13 is a good age I think to read it.

[[deleted user]]

and in the last book (view spoiler)[Edward and bella are married and kind off..... you know...(view spoiler)[ (hide spoiler)] (hide spoiler)]

[Awesomefudge_power]

I read the series when i was ten, but first i read twilight and new moon and then waited till i was mature enough to read eclipse and breaking dawn. But 10/11 is a good age to start in my opinion.

[Olivia]

I read these books when I was nine mainly because my parents gave up on trying to monitor what I read, and everyone I knew kept recommending the series.

[Marcia]

I realize that things have changed a lot since I was a child a loooooong time ago, but my mother believed that you could allow your child to pretty much read anything. So my brother was in college when I was 10 and I would read his college material like No Exit and even before that I would read His crazy detective novels. My mom felt that when kids got to parts they weren't ready to read they would skip over them and also that a child was pretty much bent in a particular direction by around age three. She was right. I would skip over what we called the "dirty" parts back then.
There was also a book that I think was called "Candy" that came out back then and kids whispered/talked about it in jr high ... I remember walking past a bookstore with my dad and it was in the window. I commented that all the kids in school were whispering about that book and I wondered what it was about. My dad said he had a copy at home from someone he worked with and he would let me read it when he was done.
Kids are different and parents are different.
My sister's kids were very young when Saturday Night Fever came out. One that was about 8-10 I think wanted to go see it, they told her they couldn't afford to pay for everyone to go to the movies as a family that often so it needed to be something that everyone would like - like Disney for her younger brother. She would have to wait until it came in TV (which took a few yeas sometimes back then). She bought that explanation, and she was old enough when it came on TV. But she didn't feel like she had been refused. A good way to handle it I think.

[Chloe]

Uhmm well it depends on the child. But I'd say ten or so.