Would you let your 14 year old son watch silence of the lambs?

Question

if yes why

if no why.

Answer 1

I "almost" advised you to let him... "almost" though...
I just thought really careful about it and as much as I do love that movie, I wouldn't let a 14 year-old watch it...
It is definitely an adult film because it just not deal with horror, but also with deep psychology subjects such as mental illness, personal traumas, "sex acts", "perversion", trans gender issues, etc...
No, definitely no. It is a film for adults because as such we can deal with it. A person's brain is completely developed at age 21 so think about the damage a film like this or any adult film, would do to a child of only 14. And, thank you for being a responsible parent and not one that doesn't care about the mental health of it's own children. My hat's off to you.

-(It is one of my most favorite films because of its acting, direction, superb writing, etc... Wonderfully done and for some reason won so many awards around the world and in our country, USA... But, your boy has to wait... Not yet.
Do you watch the television series "Monk"? Wonderful, uh?
Did you know that the Inspector with the big mustaches, working with Monk is the same actor doing the part of the trans gender psycho hiding the girl in the hole?
Yes. Until today I marvel of the so awesome job that man has done! His name: Ted Levine, terrific actor...)-

Answer 2

My daughter is only 7 so that is a little out of my territory but I saw movies like that at that age and it didn't scar me...I will probably set my daughter watch them too...as long as she isn't scared or upset by those types of movies...which I won't know until she is a little closer to that age. I think parents have to take into consideration the individual child. Some kids at 14 would be deeply disturbed by something like that. It would bother them for days afterwards and give them nightmares. Others wouldn't give it a second thought and only see it as make believe, nothing more. I saw Nightmare on Elm Street at 13 and I was not a kid that was disturbed by things like that, so I was fine. So, I guess the answer is that I will wait and see how she seems to process movies like that and take it from there.

Answer 3

Yes, but then I was always allowed to watch scary stuff, My son got to see it at a very young age and he watched it with me. It had no affect on him really. It is a true story though it might be an example of how not to be as a person.
The only thing that scared my son when he was young causing nightmares was Chucky and I did'nt give permission for that also he watched a thing about snakes on Discovery when he was about 11/2 yrs old. Those two things and clowns scare him.

Answer 4

I remember answering this very same question earlier...
No, I wouldn't, because I'm a better parent than that. I've seen Silence of the Lambs. It's not for children.
I use good judgement and care about what my kids are exposed to.

To the moron who pointed out that my kids are younger... that makes no difference. LOL. I'm still a mature parent who actually knows how to parent. My children are 8 and 5, by all means not toddlers, LOL, and when they are 14, I still wouldn't allow a film like that to be viewed by them.
Parenting needs good judgement, regardless of what age your children are. Limits are to be set.

Answer 5

I grew up watching silence of the lambs...violent movies don't make violent kids...kids today are too over protected by parents who want their minds to be filled with pretty thoughts of a happy world that doesn't exist, then when they grow up they don't know how to think for themselves or even conduct themselves in public...if you don't believe me walk into your nearest high school, they're spoiled and over parented..

Answer 6

Absolutely not!! That movie is way too graphic for anyone under 18. I watched it as an adult and found it disturbing.

Even if your son says all of his friends watched it and it was fine, etc... don't give in. You will be doing him a huge favor.

Answer 7

yes, obviously you cant let him do whatever he pleases. But on the other hand, once he is grown you no longer control him. He needs to be desensitized to that stuff now so he is not traumatized later. Not greatly desensitized mind you. Also, Its just a movie, whats the worse that happens? He has a nightmare. Its not like seeing that movie will turn him into some kind of ruthless psychotic nut case.

Answer 8

It depends on his maturity level but I'm leaning more towards no. Most boys that age are still pretty immature and there are some intense scenes in that movie. Be prepared to answer a few questions if you decide to give in.

Answer 9

No, this movie is tough enough for an adult to swallow . He is not ready for this type of thing yet. Also kids his age are very impressionable but if you decide to let him watch , watch with him and be prepared to answer questions about the movie and if he doesn't ask then volunteer opinions.

Good luck in your decision

Answer 10

well ask yourself 3 question:
1) Do you trust your son?
2)Will he get scared?
3)Will he brag to his friends and will their moms get mad at you?
If you answer 1)yes 2)no 3)no then ur probably good to go! If not explain to him that its not approriate. And tell him he has something he can look forward to when he's older. Maybe a good solution would be to find the TV version of it so it cuts the bad parts out...Hopefully this helps!!Good Luck!
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