When do you think that it is appropriate for a child to start reading the news? My son is turning 8 and is very keen on knowing what's happening around the world but I am afraid I may be risking him knowing too much at an early age - sex, violence, crimes, murder - isnt that too much gore for a child?

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Kids need the nonfiction experience. Children need to become familiar with a variety of genres, so newspaper reading will add to their reading repertoire and mix things up a bit.

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Home Just Dads when do you think that it is appropriate for a child to start reading the news my son is turning 8 and is very keen on knowing whats happening around the world but i am afraid i may be risking him knowing too much at an early age sex violence crimes murder isnt that too much gore for a child