Kid Fic

[ithildin]

So a question for some of the M7 fans on my f'list. I keep meaning to ask, but always forget! In regards to what I always think of as 'Little Britches' fic, fic where some of the guys are adults and are the parents/guardians of some of the others, who are children. It's a phenomena I hadn't come across before in any of my other fandoms, but it seems incredibly popular in this fandom. I'll admit, it's one of those things that sorta baffles me, and it's not a genre I read, but I'm terribly curious [g] So, for those of you who are fans of such stories, what do you like about them, what attracts you to the genre, and do you read similar fic in any other fandoms, or is M7 unique? And if anyone knows how such stories all started, that would be interesting to know as well. So come, assuage my curiosity!

Comments

[grachonok.livejournal.com]

I'm not sure I'm a typical fandom representative:), but I'll try to say something:).
As you might remember:), I started reading M7 fic before I saw the series; and I decided to dive in the world of M7 fics not to fill the gaps in canon, which had been my main reason in other fandoms, but because I thought there would be lots of stories focused on building friendships, trust issues, finding home... The staff I've adored, both to read and write:), for as long as I can remember:). And I was right, you know:). Kid fics are for the most part about the same things, and that's why I read them - because there is a good chance I'll enjoy the plot turns, or some scenes, or angst, even if half of the characters won't be recognizable at all:). Of course, after I had seen the series, my canonist instincts kicked in, but not as strong as it migh have been:).

[ithildyn.livejournal.com]

Thanks for your thoughts. It's never going to be a genre I read, but I like understanding why other people like things I don't get.