Children’s book

Tolkien posits that fantasy Is not meant to be exclusively for children, and argues that in fact, it’s value
increases with readers age. Now that you have read the entire book, why, then, do you think many describe
The Hobbit as a children’s tale? Is that in direct conflict with Tolkien’s own beliefs? Is his analysis of the value
of fantasy accurate? Do you think it should be described as an adult book?