i gave it on for 9+ because rodrick draws pictures of greg getting pushed off a cliff, greg and rowley play a violent bord game with rowleys babysitter, and greg draws violent pictures too.the language isnt bad words, but there is j lots of jerks, stupids, nerds and stuff like that.greg is a bad role model because he steals from rowley, and disobeys his mom. its probabably the most innaproprite diary of a wimpy kid, but anyone 9+ could probably read it.
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules
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Big dose of sibling rivalry in very funny sequel.
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About Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules
Parents need to know this book has sibling rivalry, one wild party, and some scheming to cheat on tests and get out of chores. The great thing is, like most middle school kids, the characters get caught and are punished.
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- Families can talk about lying and friendship. Why was Greg's mother more upset when she found out he lied? How would you feel if your friends treated you like Greg did Chirag? Have you ever done something in school that made other people feel bad, but made you feel cool and popular?
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- I rate this title on for age 9 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- Negative role models
the 2nd sequel in the wimpy kid series is pretty good.
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Book perfect for all ages
This book is awesome it makes me want to read more !
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Ok, for mature children, 9+
It had a few questionable issues in it... The 'boys will be boys' mentality was pretty strong, but in the end wrongs were made known.
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| 67% | of parents don't feel there are good role models |
| 33% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 33% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
| 33% | of parents say it's too violent |
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