BrilliantApricot1223 t1_iye23ca wrote
Reply to comment by Low_Revenue_3521 in Are the divergent series appropriate for a 14-years old? by [deleted]
That's interesting! I'm just curious because I've discovered so many things by watching something, then reading the book afterwards. I think it's a great way to discover something new.
For example, I didn't read Handmaid's Tale until after the show. I wasn't sure if I would enjoy it or not, but I love the show, so I went ahead and read the book.
I think it's a good way to explore something you're not comfortable with without diving too far in.
My daughter is only 15 months old, so I haven't come across this kind of issue yet, but I've already started considering how to approach these things.
avolordo t1_iye5rq7 wrote
Doing it in reverse is great too! I never would have read through Neil Gaiman without watching Good Omens or blowing through GoT after the first season because I didn’t want it to end. Reading requires more time, patience, and imagination than a movie or show so anything that will motivate a child to read wins. I found that bribing with the movie after the book helped and also severely limiting screen time while young so that it was more of a reward when it was earned.
BrilliantApricot1223 t1_iye6376 wrote
That's absolutely fair! I was just curious as to your reasoning, because honestly, I've never heard that rule before.
You're right, whatever gets someone reading is the winner, in my opinion, be it movie first, or book first!
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