Cindyg Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoObvious Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 It depends on your daughter. I'd definitely pre-read it first. Off the top of my head, the topics that might cause concern are a pretty graphic miscarriage description, spousal abuse, I believe there were a few references to rape (someone correct me if I'm not remembering correctly)... Hmm, those are the things that stand out in my mind. Only you know what your daughter can handle and understand. I'd simply just read the book first. It's an easy read. Tell her to wait a few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedmom4 Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 My 14 year-old dd listened to it on audiobook and absolutely loved it. Personally, I can't see any reason why it wouldn't be ok. We also gave her the movie for Christmas. God Bless, Elise in NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoObvious Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 My 14 year-old dd listened to it on audiobook and absolutely loved it. Personally, I can't see any reason why it wouldn't be ok. We also gave her the movie for Christmas. God Bless, Elise in NC Well, there ya go! I'm glad she liked it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmiraGulch Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 My 15 year old read it and loved it. I had no objection (I had already read the book). In my opinion, the themes are not too mature for that age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love2read Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 My 14 yo was fine with it and enjoyed the movie too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 If she read the Twilight series or The Hunger Games trilogy, The Help is significantly less violent and sexual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb_ Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 My 12yo listened to the audiobook. I also read "Secret Life of Bees" around the same time but I wouldn't have let her listen to that. Much of it would have been over her head and distressing. The Help is a wonderful book for girls who are outgrowing kids books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plansrme Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 My 14 yo read it and owns the movie. I read it first and did not find it objectionable. It was much more conservative than a lot of classic literature. The Bible, for instance.:tongue_smilie: Terri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingnlearning Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 green light here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyandbob Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 I'd have no problem with my dd (14) reading it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 There's also that scene at Celia's with the naked old man - it was disturbing to me, but resolved well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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