If your son devours books, he may wish to read other books by a particular author. In Judy Blume’s case, this would lead to books like Wifey and Forever, which can be described as “erotica/porn for pre-teens.” You should steer your son clear of Judy Blume.
has she written books like that? shame on her
Adult experiences are different than childhood experiences. If incredulous joe's son devours books, at some point he's going to read Ulysses or Tropic of Cancer or (God forbid) Lolita. Those books aren't suitable for children. But an adult can read whatever he or she wants to read in a free society.
This is the kind of stuff that I have heard.
There are so many great books to read ~ why invite trouble. Why start your kids up as first time buyer for an author who’s body of work for older children guides them in realms that should be the sole responsibility of the parent?
as an adult, i'm not a Judy Blume fan... however, i did read several of her books when i was a youngster... Blubber, Freckle Juice, Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great, Starring Sally J. Friedman as Herself and Iggie's House... my son has read two of my old, tattered books that were about 30-years old--Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great and Freckle Juice... he has no clue that Forever and Wifey exist... we do homeschool, so i have a good idea what he's exposed to... i also think that girls are more likely than boys to read those adult Judy Blume books... i consider children's books like the ones by Judy Blume, "drivel," or, "twaddle."