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Are Your Kids Obsessed with Twilight & New Moon?

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Teens (and their moms) love Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart

  • New Moon opens in theaters Nov. 20
  • Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart return as Edward and Bella
  • The books and movies are age-appropriate for teens
Advice and Answers

Are your kids (and you) obsessed?

Your teens have read the books (and, admit it -- so have you). Now they’re waiting for New Moon, the movie sequel to the box office blockbuster Twilight. And why not? With brooding Robert Pattinson as Edward and spunky Kristen Stewart as Bella, who could resist this guilty pleasure? Are some kids obsessed with the Twilight series? You bet. Should you worry? Not really. Teens are passionate about what they love. It’s not unusual or age-inappropriate.

Make the most of it

Teens will talk to each other about relationships, but they probably won’t chew your ear off about their crushes or ask your advice about that boy or girl that they’re involved with. But the great thing about books and movies like Twilight or New Moon is that they offer a way to talk about relationships without risking the cold shoulder from your kids. The dynamic among all the young vampires, werewolves, and plain old humans is so true-to-life (blood-sucking and shape-changing aside) that you can find out what’s going on without invading teens’ privacy.

Starting the conversation

Sit down and watch Twilight with your kids. Ask them what they love about the series and why they relate to the characters. What is it about Edward that makes him a dream boyfriend? And why is Bella so appealing?

Have a reality check. Point out the differences between actors and characters and ideal relationships versus real-life romances.

Take a moment to enjoy something with your kids -- even if your conversation begins and ends with, “Pass the popcorn, please.”
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