The article reflects on how children in the '90s indulged in reading adult-themed books, often without parental restrictions. With programs like Accelerated Reader and incentives like free pizzas from Pizza Hut's Book It! program, reading became a celebrated activity. The nostalgia of indulging in novels, despite their mature content, suggests that many of these early reading experiences did not negatively impact readers as adults. Instead, the exposure to complex themes has been acknowledged as a means of gaining a richer vocabulary and greater understanding, prompting readers to revisit these classics now that they're older.
The focus on reading in the '90s was huge for our generation, allowing kids to dive into books meant for adults, forging early literacy and complex vocabulary.
Many of these books were not specifically for kids, yet they were accessible due to parental influence, leaving many of us feeling like we were 'getting away' with something.
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