Exaggerated might be a better word. It is stories meant to educate kids on proper behavior. The consequences shown in Struwwelpeter are just empty threats paren

Exaggerated might be a better word. It is stories meant to educate kids on proper behavior. The consequences shown in Struwwelpeter are just empty threats parents make - but depicted in that book. I also read it at age 6 or so. Many American parents would find it inappropriate for kids given how graphic and negative it is. I think it is a classic however.