Why do some mothers not let their daughters read novels?

A novel is a fictional art form that contains many plots and characters. These plots and characters are all imagined and conceived by the author. Reading novels could expand one's imagination and improve one's thinking ability and creativity. However, novels could also make people addicted to reading for a long time. It would affect one's health and academic performance. Therefore, some mothers might worry that their daughters would be too addicted to novels and cause physical and mental health problems and learning problems. In addition, the content of the novel may also contain some content that is not suitable for children to watch, so some mothers are also worried that their daughters will come into contact with bad information. Therefore, mothers may limit their daughters 'reading choices to ensure their physical and mental health and the normal development of their academic performance.