Quote Originally Posted by Pokerkitty6 View Post
Things are going good with Marissa so far. We went to buy school clothes today. In the weeks to come, I'm sure I won't feel like it. Good point to know what she is reading, I wouldn't have thought of that. She is reading Goose Bumps. I think those books are ok. She likes to write scary stories. She talks to much. She is a sweet girl, but can be a pain in the *** sometime, just like any kid. I love her.
I agree the Goose Bumps series is ok. It may keep her interested and learning to "love to read" I think is important. Reading is such a big part of everything! My girls actually went through a period where they were into the Goose Bumps. It would not be my choice of reading but at least they were reading and it was something respectable. My youngest reads alot now. I swear when she read the Lord of the Rings I think she read it in like two day's. I could be a little off on that but It was quick. I will ask her. Again not a book or movie of my choice, yuck. But.... And although I let them make their own choices, I always kept an eye on it and they always new I was interested in what they were reading. Nonetheless who they were talking to on the phone, what they were watching, what they were listening to, and how they dressed. As I did voice my opinion and had the upper hand. It keeps them in check. I raised my girls and they saw their dad every other wk end. So I had to stay on top of things. Consistency is of most importance always! Number one of coarse is love, unconditional love!