Yes, you read the title correctly- horror is the Wheaties of kid-lit. The popular cereal and literary genre share many of the same qualities like building strength and creating tough young champions. Provided below is a list detailing why you should encourage your little sapling to read from the horror genre. From bonding to resilience, you'll find it scarily true. In addition, I have included a few of my favorite scary children's stories, some of which inspired my current project!
5. NO KID WANTS TO BE THE WEAK LINK
"No kid wants to be the one at the sleepover who can’t handle the scary movie. From a purely practical perspective, introducing a little horror in a safe environment with a parent on hand to discuss and/or comfort goes a long way." SOURCE
"Coraline" by Neil Gaiman
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4. IT GIVES CHILDREN COPING SKILLS
"Experts believe that frightening stories can help kids through key developmental stages. Nothing is scarier than the thought of getting separated from your parents or having your parents die, says Lawrence Sipe, PhD. Rather than instilling these fears in children, scary stories actually help kids face the fears they already have -- and vanquish them." SOURCE
"Bony Legs" by Joanna Cole
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3. IT ENCOURAGES YOUNGSTERS TO EXPLORE
"We enjoy horror because it suggests that there is more to life than what appears on the surface. If you’re reading a ghost story there’s another message there too, isn’t there? It says that after this life, there is more. There’s another adventure beyond the veil." SOURCE
"The Witches" by Roald Dahl
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2. SHARING SCARY STORIES BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER
"How many times have I seen a group of kids discover to their excessive delight that they have all read and loved the same Goosebumps book? A LOT. The first thing they do is compare and rank the scariest parts and laugh at how they jumped out of their bed when the cat came for a pat on the head, or stayed up all night staring at the half open closet." SOURCE
"The Haunted Mask" by R.L. Stine
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1. IT GETS KIDS EXCITED ABOUT READING
"There was a sense that I was pushing the boundaries, exploring new territory, doing something that bordered on naughty… it was a little scary and a lot of fun! If your child gravitates towards dark story lines, I’m all for nurturing that love of reading in any way possible." SOURCE
"The Halloween Tree" by Ray Bradbury
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Give the tiny person in your life a head start by introducing them to horror at an early age. Watch how it cultivates their confidence, encourages their curiosity, and creates a thirst for reading.
Do you have a favorite horror book from you childhood? I'd love to hear about it.
5. NO KID WANTS TO BE THE WEAK LINK
"No kid wants to be the one at the sleepover who can’t handle the scary movie. From a purely practical perspective, introducing a little horror in a safe environment with a parent on hand to discuss and/or comfort goes a long way." SOURCE
"Coraline" by Neil Gaiman
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4. IT GIVES CHILDREN COPING SKILLS
"Experts believe that frightening stories can help kids through key developmental stages. Nothing is scarier than the thought of getting separated from your parents or having your parents die, says Lawrence Sipe, PhD. Rather than instilling these fears in children, scary stories actually help kids face the fears they already have -- and vanquish them." SOURCE
"Bony Legs" by Joanna Cole
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3. IT ENCOURAGES YOUNGSTERS TO EXPLORE
"We enjoy horror because it suggests that there is more to life than what appears on the surface. If you’re reading a ghost story there’s another message there too, isn’t there? It says that after this life, there is more. There’s another adventure beyond the veil." SOURCE
"The Witches" by Roald Dahl
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2. SHARING SCARY STORIES BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER
"How many times have I seen a group of kids discover to their excessive delight that they have all read and loved the same Goosebumps book? A LOT. The first thing they do is compare and rank the scariest parts and laugh at how they jumped out of their bed when the cat came for a pat on the head, or stayed up all night staring at the half open closet." SOURCE
"The Haunted Mask" by R.L. Stine
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1. IT GETS KIDS EXCITED ABOUT READING
"There was a sense that I was pushing the boundaries, exploring new territory, doing something that bordered on naughty… it was a little scary and a lot of fun! If your child gravitates towards dark story lines, I’m all for nurturing that love of reading in any way possible." SOURCE
"The Halloween Tree" by Ray Bradbury
IMAGE
Give the tiny person in your life a head start by introducing them to horror at an early age. Watch how it cultivates their confidence, encourages their curiosity, and creates a thirst for reading.
Do you have a favorite horror book from you childhood? I'd love to hear about it.
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