My 11 year old daughter loves to sit it the hammock and read.  We've been fans of Hearthsong outdoor toys for a while.  The weight limit is 300lbs officially but ours did not survive a Memorial Day bbq where 3-4 determined kids of varying age/size focused rocking it to try to shake the kids on it (this is what kids do).  The rails warped and the metal weakened to the point it was unsafe.  I'm getting another one but be warned that it can be warped.