What's your take on Bernat yarn?

[newtoknit]

Love it? Hate it? I'm new to knitting and want to start making articles of clothing for my boys..sweater, scarves, hats and such. It seems that any books I read tell you to stay away from the acrylics/acrylic blends. Are they really that bad? Will my items fall apart after so many washes?

Any advice is much appreciated before I go and spend a bunch of money on yarn!

TIA!

[KellyK]

Ive used Denimstyle and LOVED it. Cotton/Acrylic blend.