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Just a forewarning for teachers/parents
I am a 1st grade teacher who began reading these books to my kids this year. I own about 14 of the books in this series and have read most of them. I just finished book 12 I believe and I am officially burnt out on these things. Freddy is not a great role model for kids. He talks back to his parents constantly, lies to their faces, whines incessantly, and gets away with whatever he wants. Now, I'm a young teacher, 25, who has no kids of his own and doesn't know the first thing about raising them, but I know my kids pick up on the behavior that is in these books. All the kids call each other names constantly, and are just shallow stereotypes (rich brat, bully, braniac, athlete). They have mixed messages and honestly the stories began to follow the same format (Freddy makes a bet with bully/sister and has to overcome some obstacle). It gets old. NOW. I am complaining about a book aimed at 6-7 year -old children. That's why I still give it 2 stars. Even though my kids have complained about the repetitive nature of the books, they still enjoy them. Whatever. I can't stand them anymore. Just wanted teachers/parents to know what are in these things.
October 2013 · Books · verified purchase
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