Is humiliated too big a word to use?

Question

In a story (eventually) for children?

And what age group do you think Scotty and Lottie are best suited for?

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Answer 1

From my own experience I know that kids are far more intelligent then we give them credit for.  They know, they understand.  Your story-poems are wonderful and don't talk down to kids or adults.  Whimsical fun, with a moral.

(I tried spritzing Gracie with a little cool water to get her off the sofa which she was intent on shredding...it worked well.  Thanks for that bit of inspiration!)

Answer 2

Yes that h word is rather too large for kiddiewinks.

I agree with Elaine mainly - 4-6 to read to and much older vocab wise. I can see a cartoon on the Kids Network Nickelodeon? But not Nick Jnr.

Where's Farmer gone? He has a talent for cartooning.

Answer 3

As a teacher of languages, I believe that the subject matter is excellent for children, but the vocabulary is too mature for them. I don't believe they will understand the dialogue.

Subject matter: 4-8: Vocabulary: high school.

Answer 4

how about "felt bad".

Answer 5

Illustrations can often help the understanding of vocabulary ♥

Answer 6

I think it is too big. Humiliation is too big a concept for most kids. While they may feel it, they probably don't know the intellectual properties of humiliation--namely the abasement of pride. Kids can understand the idea of pride, but once it is taken away, they feel embarrassed, or "stupid" like my nephew would say.  

Kids would probably do better with "shame", or "ashamed" which is closer to their experience. Their vocabulary is still too blunt for this tool.

Answer 7

Don't sell the kidlets short, try it and see what happens.  I have found that kids tend to have a better grasp of these things we don't think they understand.

Answer 8

It all depends on who you talk to. The children's books I used to read were full of words like "humiliated." Also, it takes a grown perspective to realize the large scale of vocabulary in "Looney Tunes..." I mean, compared to what kids are learning today. I say sure, use it, up our standards a little bit.

As for Scottie and Lottie, I think they're well suited for any age, but mostly around 4-8 and anywhere in that range. But they're enjoyable for all, even adults. That takes mad skillz, my friend, and you have them.

Answer 9

All ages M.O.M. -  Just look what it does here.!!!!

Answer 10

I think not. It is probably near the top of the vocabulary chain for a children's book.

Answer 11

i'd try using the word 'embarassed' instead and playing w/ the wording to make it fit