Pregnancy
Discussion Title: Movies and Videos
Created by: mimomof5
Created on: Sun, 12/16/2007 - 2:04pm.
Created by: mimomof5
Created on: Sun, 12/16/2007 - 2:04pm.
Hi Everyone,
I am wondering how many of you would be considered too strict when it comes to movies and videos. I have been accused of that.
We don't go to many movies or watch many new videos or watch many tv shows.
What about all of you?
Thanks,
mimomof5
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Replied: 12/16/2007 2:10pm.
PG-13. It's a big world out there. Kids are going to hear it from their friends anyway.
Replied: 1/1/2008 10:59pm.
Hi Mimomof5.
I think that tv, movies, video games, etc...are for your discretion only, as a mom! YOU decide and keep control of those things in your own home. When I was a first time mom, my baby was not even a year old, and I heard another mom in a conversation say something like "I know that my kids will be exposed to all kinds of things out there in the world, and so I feel that it is my responsibility to make sure that at home they are exposed to all that is good." I really liked that idea and have held to it. My oldest is now 12.
For a while I also wondered if I was too strict. We have set limits and standards and it is important to stick to them. It is also important to have fun and show your kids that they can have fun within those limits. find fun, good movies that you can watch together. One of our favorite pastimes, as a family, is quoting funny lines from movies and that makes us smile and laugh together--I can't see anything wrong with that. I think that finding good movies and tv shows for you to watch as a family also can teach your kids what kind of humor is acceptable and good, and what kind is distasteful. Entertainment is a huge part of our culture, so we have to teach our children how to find the good.
Setting limits is key. My kids feel they are so deprived because my husband will not allow video games in our home, but we have found a couple of good computer games on the internet that are safe, fun, and something they can talk about with their friends, but they only get to play for 20 minutes at a time (I set the timer) and only about 2 or maybe 3 times a week. I just want to encourage them to be active, not sitting around in front of games all day long.
Anyway, I could go on and on on a soap box, but I'll stop! Just sharing some ideas. Hope it helps.
Thanks,
Spaghetti75
Replied: 1/2/2008 1:10pm.
I do think that it is really important, when your kids do get exposed to the PG-13 aspects of entertainment or of life, to provide context--discuss consequences, and "our family" ethics and character, and, especially if you yourself have done a course change, to talk about that as human beings, we have the option of learning from mistakes, and doing things differently.
Replied: 1/6/2008 11:45am.
I just saw Mr. Magorium's wonder Emporium. No reservations, it was a good movie. Saw the previews for the Chipmunk movie. Even in the previews, sexual innuendo. Over some kids heads, but I wouldn't take a teenager.
Replied: 8/25/2008 3:27pm.
shriek is like that too. their are adult humor things in the movie but it goes right over the kids heads so i think its ok to let them see it. those things make it fun for you as a parent to watch with them! they dont see it and you get to laugh at it! if they catch on and get the joke... just simply talk about it with them and make sure they know whats right and wrong. blah blah blah. common sense yo.
Replied: 8/26/2008 9:08am.
I agree. Disney does this a lot. Probably over most kids' heads, but still surprising. I took the boys I used to nanny for to Spirit, an older Disney movie. It was rated G, but I cldn't believe how violent it was! Definitely not a good one for young children.
Replied: 9/5/2008 4:13pm.
There are plenty of good nature cartoons and shows out there. My kids love Wow! Wow! Wubzzy! The show not only teaches them respect and manners, but is a show they can laugh and play along with. I highly recommend it.