tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968216.post3836348826502995643..comments2023-09-18T02:23:40.861-07:00Comments on Suburbia Las Vegas: Too Young for Ghosts?LoraLoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06250173105971467371noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968216.post-17868193389786127392007-07-15T17:14:00.000-07:002007-07-15T17:14:00.000-07:00Well I wouldn't let her watch Ghost Rider just bec...Well I wouldn't let her watch Ghost Rider just because the movie sucked. But that's my morals getting in the way there. I don't like subjecting young children to crappy movies. :)<BR/><BR/>I think if the parent sees a film and knows it is something their kid can handle it is up to them what their kids watch. Different children can handle different things. It is up to the parents to decide what is appropriate for them to see.<BR/><BR/>Now, bringing a two year-old in to see Grindhouse in the theatre (which we saw happen)...uncalled for.Cupcake Blondehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10588999664483664504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968216.post-26741639880736115322007-07-12T16:23:00.000-07:002007-07-12T16:23:00.000-07:00I can't really offer any parental advice, but I ju...I can't really offer any parental advice, but I just wanted to commend you for watching the movie with her and getting her take on it after awhile. In this day in age, it seems quite common for parents to sit their kids in front of the tv and not pay too much attention to what they are watching. It's cool that you gave her the choise to watch something else too. Too many people are not involved enough in what their kids are getting into, watching, etc., so good on ya!Nikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09929387083337422424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968216.post-39716816765802095172007-07-10T21:01:00.000-07:002007-07-10T21:01:00.000-07:00I started watching "The Twilight Zone" reruns when...I started watching "The Twilight Zone" reruns when I was about 5 or 6. I've always loved scary stories, shows and movies. Still do. I'm not a fan of the slasher genre, but I still love a well-written ghost story.BeckEyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00119780316809151433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968216.post-40882068732420395032007-07-10T14:58:00.000-07:002007-07-10T14:58:00.000-07:00I actually had this conversation with my girlfrien...I actually had this conversation with my girlfriend Kerry. She didn't think that her son David would be able to deal with the demon aspect of the film. He's 9 (if you ask him, he's 9 1/2) and yes, there will be a point when he takes that step from Pixar films to the scarier movies. I'm not going to rush it, though.<BR/><BR/>I do think that children can be desensitized to sex and violence in film. I have a co-worker that lets his girls 7 and 9 watch Hostel, Saw... and about any horror film that comes out. I believe that might be going too far but that's just me. Parents will parent. I'm just happy that you checked on her during the film as that's what Parental Guidance is. B)Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02770200801562699724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968216.post-61368224115126272302007-07-10T12:49:00.000-07:002007-07-10T12:49:00.000-07:00I don't have kids, so I'm probably the last person...I don't have kids, so I'm probably the last person in the world to offer parenting advice to anybody, but I'll relay a story:<BR/><BR/>Years ago, I had a boss with three children from 5-ish to high school-aged. This was about the time Starship Troopers came out. I mentioned to her that I went to see it. She asked me if it would be appropriate for her kids. "Your oldest could see it," I told her. "But I wouldn't take your youngest."<BR/><BR/>When she asked why, I told her it was a very graphic, violent movie. <BR/><BR/>About a week or so later, she tells me her brother took her kids to see it. "You didn't tell me about the nudity," she said.<BR/><BR/>I had to jog my memory a bit because I honestly didn't remember it. It was one or two scenes that were so fleeting they barely registered. I mean, it wasn't anywhere near Fatal Attraction or Basic Instinct territory.<BR/><BR/>In my mind, though, I was a bit surprised she was more concerned about that than the numerous people getting blown up.<BR/><BR/>Perhaps I'm naive, but I wouldn't think a 5-year old would sexualize the nudity in the movie but could certainly get upset by bloody violence.<BR/><BR/>I suppose it depends on the child and the context.K-Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11489483821993611247noreply@blogger.com