The downside of exposing children to classic novels
Quoting the escaped convict in Great Expectations recently, my 6-year-old son D- threatened to cut out the liver of his 4-year-old sister, who refused to be quiet at bedtime.
Yeah, this was definitely a failed experiment... we need more selective editing if we delve into more books like this. They just love leather-bound books! The Secret Garden was a bit more age-appropriate, for sure.
They almost never watch TV, but they have an enormous selection of kid movies, have no fear! Whenever they see a genuine TV commercial, they get confused when I say that I physically CAN'T fast forward it, or "put the movie back on".
I am impressed with D's reading. And memory for quotes. Maybe a cheerier novel, like David Copperfield? With quotes like, Dora, Dora, Dora?
ReplyDeleteMy kids are more apt to quote movie lines than classic literature.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear your 4-year old is falling so far behind! hee hee...
ReplyDeleteNot a day goes by when someone in this house doesn't quote a classic...like Shrek, or Monster's Inc.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, Mazel Tov on the baby.
Hope everyone is happy and healthy.
oh, and I posted for the first time in 6 months..come on by.
~Swirl Girl
AT our house: "Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die."
ReplyDeleteSame meaning, just not so cerebral!
Yeah, this was definitely a failed experiment... we need more selective editing if we delve into more books like this. They just love leather-bound books! The Secret Garden was a bit more age-appropriate, for sure.
ReplyDeleteThey almost never watch TV, but they have an enormous selection of kid movies, have no fear! Whenever they see a genuine TV commercial, they get confused when I say that I physically CAN'T fast forward it, or "put the movie back on".