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jwirr

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6. At least in our family I think he is getting some of it because he listens to what we are talking

Fri Apr 6, 2012, 12:27 AM

Apr 2012

about. I had to laugh - went to Mirror, Mirror with my one of my little girls and was shocked at the political message in that story. But I don't think she saw it at that age of 10. However, even if they do not get it immediately I think it stays with them and acts as a filter for what they are seeing around them. My little lady has not been treated well by her mother and I got the feeling she saw the wicked step mother in that light. So they may be learning more than we think. Hopefully.

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The Hunger Games and the Death of Winner-Take-All Capitalism [View all] Starry Messenger Apr 2012 OP

I haven't read the books or seen the movie......... socialist_n_TN Apr 2012 #1

To me, they spoke more about the nature of the system Starry Messenger Apr 2012 #2

Interesting review. I haven't read the books but I was intrigued by the premise and have them HiPointDem Apr 2012 #7

I think the theme pretty much does go to system - TBF Apr 2012 #3

My twelve year old great grandson is reading the books - I wonder if they are getting the same jwirr Apr 2012 #4

I wonder that too, jwirr Starry Messenger Apr 2012 #5

At least in our family I think he is getting some of it because he listens to what we are talking jwirr Apr 2012 #6