8 year old just finished a book - Page 2

**iguana** · 08-11-2009, 18:13

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Originally Posted by weiming

Since I　would have to be undermining (or trying to destroy) something such as the OP's authority, credibility, stance, efforts in a certain direction etc. How does pointing out the vagueness of the thread title attempt to "undermine" anything?

Because you are nitpicking needlessly accusing her of being vague when she wasn't. It's the creative writing forum, "finished a book" can only mean written.

If I go on the animal/pet thread and start a thread titled "My boy is off his food." I would obviously not be talking about my son. However if I started a thread of the same name in parenting forum I am obviously not talking about my dog. It's about context.

*Sarky* · 08-11-2009, 19:15

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Originally Posted by Sarky

If the bitchiness continues, there'll be no free exchange of ideas and opinions for anyone.

Infractions issued. Next time I'll ban people.

weiming · 09-11-2009, 05:19

claire h has added dimension and depth to what I was essentially trying to say. More than just "More people should read my daughters work" (you could circulate it yourself to friends and family, or *cough* post it on a website somewhere *cough*). Publishing the book is a lengthy legal procedure which may or may not benefit the child in the way the OP has in mind.

madonna123 · 11-11-2009, 19:39

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Originally Posted by weiming

Am I the only one who was a little "puzzled" by the ambiguity of the thread topic? It does not mention whether this eight year-old finished writing a book (quite a feat) or reading one (kind of 'par for the course', wouldn't you say?).

Second, have you even mentioned the idea of making this work public to the child herself? Great, you don't want to get her hopes up, but suppose you get a definite nod from a publisher and your child is mortified by the idea of her private, special story being trotted out in front of everyone?

Extreme and probably unlikely scenario but I hope you realize you should get the author's explicit permission, daughter or not, child or not.

Are you ok???

I am quite shocked by the anger and sarcastic tone of your comment.

Odviously she wrote the book.. I didnt realise the title '8 year old just finished a book', was such a cryptic message.. when I actually explained she had written it.

**AnCatDubh** · 12-11-2009, 11:42

OK, can we let the argument lie, please. Warnings have already been given and the matter closed.

The discussion either moves on or the thread will not remain open to allow people hop off each other subsequent to previous moderator direction.

Thank you.

weiming · 12-11-2009, 14:58

madonna123: I'm quite fine, although slightly sauced at the moment, thanks for asking.

Now being fully aware of the tendency of written text to rob language of much of its ability to express critical nuances in tone and subtleties, let me restate my original viewpoint once more for your consideration (and then I won't do it anymore because I've already been vilified and threatened with banishment):

The instinctive desire to put a child's talents on display is understandable. I myself agree that full play should be given to a child's exceptional talents.

At the same time...

I feel fair and careful consideration should be given to the full impact of the full reality of displaying the child's ability, and how the child may view, or be affected by this display.

To put it as succinctly as I am able: Talent at an early age is wonderful. The way the world handles talent at an early age can be (in worst case scenarios) devastating, and I think you should give long consideration to this.

For further insight see movie "My Kid Could Paint That". No really, at least read the review.

Seriously.

Check it out.

Cheers.

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09-11-2009, 05:19	#18
weiming Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 58 Adverts \| Friends	claire h has added dimension and depth to what I was essentially trying to say. More than just "More people should read my daughters work" (you could circulate it yourself to friends and family, or cough post it on a website somewhere cough). Publishing the book is a lengthy legal procedure which may or may not benefit the child in the way the OP has in mind.

12-11-2009, 14:58	#21
weiming Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 58 Adverts \| Friends	madonna123: I'm quite fine, although slightly sauced at the moment, thanks for asking. Now being fully aware of the tendency of written text to rob language of much of its ability to express critical nuances in tone and subtleties, let me restate my original viewpoint once more for your consideration (and then I won't do it anymore because I've already been vilified and threatened with banishment): The instinctive desire to put a child's talents on display is understandable. I myself agree that full play should be given to a child's exceptional talents. At the same time... I feel fair and careful consideration should be given to the full impact of the full reality of displaying the child's ability, and how the child may view, or be affected by this display. To put it as succinctly as I am able: Talent at an early age is wonderful. The way the world handles talent at an early age can be (in worst case scenarios) devastating, and I think you should give long consideration to this. For further insight see movie "My Kid Could Paint That". No really, at least read the review. Seriously. Check it out. Cheers.