Shrek the Third came out today and we have been planning on taking her to see the movie becuz she loves the movies Shrek and Shrek 2...I think she might enjoy it...
Plus she is the type that if her fav. shows are on, she is glued to the tv, she can sit through the entire show, she doesn't run around and play the whole time. So i think she might do good in the theater.
has anyone taken their young one to the movies at this age?
2007-05-18 06:14:14 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
I think she would love it! I recommend going during a matinee or waiting a couple of weeks for the crowds to die down - I'd say it's going to be a big seller.
We're taking our two children to see it in a couple weeks too.
Go! Have a good time and enjoy yourselves!
2007-05-18 06:20:43 · answer #1 · answered by onerockinmamato2 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Any child taken to the movies you MUST decide on several things.....
1.) is it the best thing to take that child to a movie THIS popular on the first opening week...probably not because if you have problems with handling him/her it tends to make the other patrons more frustrated that you are messing up THEIR time to see what they paid for.
2.) take the running time of the movie and give a good estimate of if they can truly sit that long through a movie that could have high times of interest and low times of interest, some kids get a lull in the movie and then it's really hard to get their attention back after that.
3.)do not give your child drinks at the movie once a kid needs to go to the bathroom there is WAy to much time for them to realize they can continue doing it.
I have two nephews that I've taken to the movies numerous times and I learned all of this the hard way. They don't mean to be "bad" but it's just not in them most times to sit in a dark room watching a movie for two hours at that age. Like I said I would either consider waiting till later on after it's been released for a week so you aren't fighting with alot of the crowd OR wait till it's on video and make it a special movie night for you too and you can do the whole popcorn etc thing without worry about others.
2007-05-18 06:29:49 · answer #2 · answered by ncgville 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Please, just be willing to leave if she starts to get loud or active. As long as she isn't disturbing others, it's fine. Is it worth it if you have to leave half way through? It's up to you.
I've been in theaters where kids starting to fuss, and the parents didn't want to leave, or they'd leave for a minute and come back again, then it would start up all over again. It is so annoying for everyone else!
My daughter is naturally very quiet, and is also "glued to the screen" when she gets a chance to watch tv or a movie. We took her to her first movie at about 2 1/2. She was fine the whole time, just needed one potty break. I don't think I would have trusted her at 18 months, but every child is different!
2007-05-18 06:27:38 · answer #3 · answered by Mom26g 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The huge movie screen can scare small children. In addition, it is often too loud. I guess I would wait until the movie comes out on DVD.
The average kid doesn't really enjoy (and sit through) a full length feature until they are about 5 (give or take a year), but the sound level is often a problem (heck, even for my ears).
2007-05-18 07:02:22 · answer #4 · answered by CarbonDated 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess if she'll sit that long and not inturrupt the other patrons, it's ok. But you really want to watch how much time she spends in front of the TV on a typical day.....it's really not recommended much or at all for kids under 2. My son is 19 months and I do admittingly let him watch some TV....but less than 1 hour a day.
2007-05-18 07:19:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think of the suited ingredient so which you will do is tell her the type you experience and which you will desire to spend high quality time with one yet another as much as spending time which includes your daughter. you're a relatives regardless of each and every little thing and in case you could not make her understand that possibly your husband could have a notice along with her. I worked as a nanny for a relatives on a similar time as they worked, went out or maybe in short breaks yet their mom and dad never objected. It sounds to me that it is going down on your mum in regulation comments approximately existence and he or she would not evaluate the type you certainly experience as a pair or persons. i do no longer see why you and your hubby cant have a wreck now and returned once you recognize and have confidence the guy finding after your daughter.
2016-11-24 21:58:26 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, my sister started taking her kids to the movies before they were a year old...
I, however, waited until about three to take mine to the movies.
Shrek would be a good one to try out and see how she does with it. A lot of parents will be taking their children, so if she does misbehave a little bit, it won't be so terrible with all the other misbehaving kids there. :)
You won't reallly know until you try.
2007-05-18 06:21:13 · answer #7 · answered by intewonfan 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
she loves the movies in her own home where she can watch them at a leisurely pace. her first movie should be something shorter, so keep an eye out for G-rated movies upcoming within the next year. movie tickets cost alot and you will find yourself frustrated if she decides to create a scene or wander -not to mention the frustration of the other people who paid good money to see the movie.
2007-05-18 06:28:34 · answer #8 · answered by KitKat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With my first child we didn't go to the movies with him till he was 3 years old but we bring our little girl to the movies when we go now,( she's 18 months) and shes fine, infact we are going to see shrek tomorrow with her. You know your daughter best if you think she can handle it, she will.
2007-05-18 06:22:00 · answer #9 · answered by wklj 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Shrek III - YES take her, there will be a lot of little kids there. Grown-up movies - NO.
2007-05-18 06:23:14 · answer #10 · answered by Cristi H 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋