My BF and have been arguing for months about the fact that he lets his 12 year old son watch R rated movies, as long there is no sex or nudity. Endless swearing and graphic violence are common in the movies the kid watches, and the boy does have emotional problems.My parents were strict and I was a bit sheltered as a child, but I think R rated violence is to much for a troubled 12 year old.
2007-02-06 01:09:17 · 18 answers · asked by eastcoastdebra 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
all we do is fight about this...I dont agree with the way the boy is being brought up
2007-02-06 01:24:17 · update #1
The same as an adult! Garbage in, garbage out! Ask The Greatest Father in the universe! His way is the way of Divine favor,wisdom, goodness and purity, He'll never tell you to lead anyone into a place of addictive bondage's,fear, and selfish seductions.This is advice you need to ask yourself as well, do YOU allow,trash into Your mind? Whatever you tolerate you'll never be free from! Your parents cared about the protection of your mind,will, and emotions.True Love,God inspired, does these things. What you see most, and listen to is what your behavior will follow! As long as your with this loose guy, your set as a steward over this boy ,Fight for him,he can't! It breaks my heart to hear and witness those who have all but rejected The Only God, this a the result and fallout!The ways of a man seem right in his own eyes, but in the end lead to death. But in Christ Jesus all things are possible. This boy life is a garden, God Himself has given to YOU to sow seed(words and thoughts) into. At least for a time.Let me leave you with this: Lean not to your OWN understanding, but in ALL your ways acknowledge Him and He SHALL DIRECT your path! ( answers that work all the time!!!)
2007-02-06 01:56:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
It seems to me that the violence is more harmful than sex or nudity; I think in that regard, we Americans are a little backward. That being said, there is a point before which you shouldn't be exposed to either one. I saw "The Black Hole" when I was 11, but we were a lot less sensitive in those days. Now, I would probably say around 13, and even then, a parent should be with them.
2007-02-06 02:15:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why is this guy your bf?? You obviously have different values. What you see now in his 12 year old is what you can expect for your own children when they are born.
It sounds like the time spent watching these R rated violence movies should be spent with a child phychologist to clear up his emotional problems.
I suggest you find a compatible mate.
2007-02-06 01:20:29 · answer #3 · answered by snvffy 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
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2007-02-06 01:51:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it depends on the movie. My son was very interested in the Revolutionary war, and I let him watch The Patriot, which is rated R.
I did not allow him to go to see The Dukes of Hazzard with a friend and it's rated PG-13.
My son is 10.
2007-02-06 01:33:09 · answer #5 · answered by Marge Simpson 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I can say at 5 I was allowed to watch r rated movies that scared the crap out of me and made me have lots of night mares. Todays movies are alot more gorry and realistic. Violence is on the rise in younger and younger children I know I will not allow anyone under 13 to watch r rated movies that are my children. But I have no say over others children.
Good Luck
2007-02-06 01:16:02 · answer #6 · answered by neicee 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They are rated for a reason and he should be more responsible with his son. Rated R is for 17 or older and in some cases even 18. I mean they even make PG13 and he is not old enough for those. Children with emotional problems feed off of violence and make wrongs choices. I would keep up the fight on this and make a point. Good luck.
2007-02-06 01:20:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Realistically, it's not your son. It's his and ultimately his decision on how the child is raised. Quite frankly I'm sure the emotional problems have nothing to do with the movies he watches, but possible more about the environement he was raised in. If you are new to the situation, back off. Make sure you don't argue with your boyfriend about it in front of the child. And remember, you are not the parent. So butt out.
2007-02-06 01:44:11 · answer #8 · answered by badneighborvt 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I watched R movies when I was young and was fine.
it depends on the kid.
sometimes movies get rated based on content (IE things people don't accept) and may not be that bad ins ome parents eyes. you should review the films previews, reviews, and listings of swearing, violence, nudity, ect beofre taking your child to see it. if its that bad don't be scared to tell them you have to leave the theater or turn the movie off
2007-02-06 13:06:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think each kid is different and the question should be answered on how mature the kid is. Do you really think the kids emotional problems come from watching R rated movies? People are too easy to blame the media without taking responsibility for their own kid. I say if your BF allows his kid to watch the movies then it should be fine. It's your friend's call.
2007-02-06 01:15:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋