My 11yo on why she's "Team Jacob"
I thought my 11yo's insight into being "Team Jacob" was pretty great. (For those of you who don't know, it's a Twilight thing.)
I've always been "Team Edward," btw, because he's hawt.
She said that Jacob has never made Bella cry, he's always there for her, he makes her laugh, and the only time she was really happy was when Edward was gone and she spent time with Jacob. She said Edward abandoned Bella, made her cry, was too controlling, and doesn't make her laugh like Jacob does.
It's funny, because when we saw the movies, I was kind of disturbed at the message it sends to young girls about what a relationship is like. Love hurts, love is dangerous, etc. I did talk with my dd about this a bit, but not much, because I didn't want to turn something she enjoys into a lesson. I'm just amazed at the insight she has all on her own. She's just so much more grounded and wise than I ever was. I think I've always swooned over bad-boy types.