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Pocahontas 08-12-2007 07:03 PM

Harry Potter Hooplah
 
What do y'all think about the Harry Potter book series? Do you think it is okay for your children to read them? I know alot of people find them evil and think they will have a negative affect on their children. Let's hear what y'alls opinions are.

AnimeSpirit 08-12-2007 10:43 PM

I haven't read any of the books, but the movies seem rather entertaining. I don't see any negative effects from them at all.

The people I typically hear speaking of them as a negative focus on the series' usage of "witchcraft" terminology and topics, but the stories actually bear very little in common with the actual Craft.

rhertz 08-12-2007 11:59 PM

My son has read all the books except the last one. When he was younger, he really enjoyed reading them. But he didn't even want the last book when it came out last month. Not only that, he didn't want to see the last movie so I took my wife and daughter and we all three enjoyed it. He is starting high school and maybe he is too cool for harry potter now.

Isaac-Saxxon 08-13-2007 08:14 AM

I have seen the movies except for the last one. I too have seen all three of the Lord of the Rings. I see darkness in these movies and I see light too. This world this life is all about choice between the two. The Matrix too had the same theme of good vs evil. Add Star Wars and many other movies. Seems to be a great topic to draw millions to the theater. I must say for the most part is void of sex and still draws millions. Each soul or entity must ask the question what is the Matrix ? I think for very young children it might open their eyes and rob some innocence from them. Each parent should make these decisions for their own kids.

Jesse 08-13-2007 08:19 AM

with the exception of pornography, ANYTHING you can encourage a child to read is worth it!

Isaac-Saxxon 08-13-2007 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jesse
with the exception of pornography, ANYTHING you can encourage a child to read is worth it!

even the communist manifesto ? how about the koran ? :nono: :nono:

Jesse 08-13-2007 10:02 AM

Keeping in mind the average age of one who would read those materials, yes.
What is the harm in expanding one's knowledge of all subjects? We must be educated to make informed opinions. A great way to get an education is to read.


JC

Texasbelle 08-13-2007 10:40 AM

In this house, we've chosen not to read Harry Potter. My husband tried one time to get little boy Belle interested (against my judgement) and he was not!! As most know, I homeschool him and use curriculum which is all Christian based. Harry Potter is questionable for me and my beliefs. I am glad that at this time he is not interested.

Isaac-Saxxon 08-13-2007 10:57 AM

Hooplah ! Hooplah !
I think Harry will soon die :eek:

Pocahontas 08-13-2007 11:46 AM

All of our kids have read the books and seen the movies. I've done none, thus asking for y'alls opinions...guess it's a little too late. I've seen enough snippets from the movies to feel like they are in line with Lord of the Rings etc. and that the good does overcome the evil. Also my girls are not youngsters. I agree with Jesse have them read read read...I know I love to and you are never to old to stop learning and expanding the mind.

Jesse 08-13-2007 02:16 PM

I saw one of the movies and was pleasantly surprised. I've read 2 and they held my interest.

Morpheus 10-22-2007 07:18 PM

add homo eroticism to the list of complaints...

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071020/...s_harry_potter

Isaac-Saxxon 10-22-2007 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Morpheus (Post 23222)
add homo eroticism to the list of complaints...

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071020/...s_harry_potter

This does not come as a surprise. I have seen three of the movies with my daughter. J.K. test all the boundaries.

Texasbelle 10-22-2007 10:10 PM

yep yep yep I was not surprised.

AnimeSpirit 10-23-2007 12:27 AM

I'm rather surprised. But I'm sure Rowling just wants to be in the news one last time since she won't be writing any more Harry Potter.


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