I loved reading this series and I enjoyed watching the Netflix show. But there's one fact I cannot get around; this story was not meant to take place in the 21st century. 12 year olds who babysit may have been common in the 80s/90s, but these days, many parents do not even allow their 12 year olds to stay home by themselves, let alone take care of young children. Again I enjoyed watching this very much and I encourage anyone who has read the series to watch as well.