tntgoodwin Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 A website I would recommend for you to look at before you go see a movie are: pluggedinonline.com It is a ministry of Focus on the Family and they review movies every week. The spell out any concerns with content, sex, violence, profanity, etc. Very useful for parents or those sensitive about what they watch. Yes, it is from a Christian perspective, but I imagine it could still be useful for those who are not Christian. They also have similar reviews on that site of music, TV shows, and video games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 There used to be a company that would offer the same movies with the sex and swearing removed. They went out of business. I had forgotten how much swearing and sex was in Forrest Gump until I had my parents watch it (they are VERY conservative!) Oops.....it is one of my favorite movies, but man it has a lot of swearing and some inappropriate scenes! Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 (edited) We were going to watch the Stargate Universe with our dd (the other Stargates did not have sex) and it was completely inappropriate. I was disappointed. I don't think it needed sex scenes. :glare: With movies just dh and I are going to see I don't generally care. Edited March 28, 2011 by Sis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 I'm really liking this website: http://kids-in-mind.com/ They discuss in detail exactly why movies are rated the way they are. As such, there may be some spoilers, but if you want to know EXACTLY what you're in for (esp if you're taking kids), you can get it here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 I had forgotten how much swearing and sex was in Forrest Gump until I had my parents watch it (they are VERY conservative!) Oops.....it is one of my favorite movies, but man it has a lot of swearing and some inappropriate scenes! Dawn "Your mama sure does care about your education, son." One of the best tag lines to an inappropriate scene ever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kat19 Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 If you watch movies on dvd you could always get a ClearPlay dvd player. Website~http://www.clearplay.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsBasil Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Both those websites are great....for me. I can not stand watching violence or gore and really dislike sex scenes and nudity. They are really handy. I especially love that kids in mind has a 1-10 rating system, it's easy to compare some movies I'd already seen to determine if I needed to read some spoilers, just watch it, or just walk away with a new movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 If you watch movies on dvd you could always get a ClearPlay dvd player.Website~http://www.clearplay.com/ I wonder if for some movies it gives you a "don't bother" message? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 I wonder if for some movies it gives you a "don't bother" message? :lol::lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5kidsforME Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 (edited) . Edited March 28, 2011 by Momto4kids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kat19 Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 I wonder if for some movies it gives you a "don't bother" message? :lol: We bought one and used it for awhile but now it's just sitting collecting dust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 :lol: We bought one and used it for awhile but now it's just sitting collecting dust. Put in 300, just for fun.:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpidarkomama Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 There used to be a company that would offer the same movies with the sex and swearing removed. They went out of business.Dawn That would be great!!!!! Too bad it's not around any more... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 I did a quick google search and this came up: http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/education/entries/2006/07/12/cleaned_up_movi.html Maybe that is why they went out of business. When I was a teacher I thought the company I ordered from (can't remember the name) was great as it allowed me to show things like Glory and Schindler's List by eliminating the content that made them rated R. Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in CA Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 I *LOVE* my ClearPlay dvd player! I can't remember when I've been so impressed with a product. We've had it for years, and have enjoyed so many movies that otherwise would have been spoiled for me. I no longer have unpleasant surprises while watching with any of my dc (or their friends :001_smile:). There are some movies where it gives a warning that they were unable to completely filter some content, but we've never had a problem with what was shown. We've also never missed what was taken out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 Ok, so you purchase the dvd player and pay a monthly fee? Is this dvd player wifi enabled? Can you play Netflix with it? Does it filter Netflix? We don't rent/watch enough DVDs on actual DVD to warrant the monthly payments, but if it also will do Netflix and Hulu it might be worth it. So far my kids haven't been that interested in watching a lot of movies.....other than kid's movies, but I am sure they will watch more as they get older. Dawn I *LOVE* my ClearPlay dvd player!I can't remember when I've been so impressed with a product. We've had it for years, and have enjoyed so many movies that otherwise would have been spoiled for me. I no longer have unpleasant surprises while watching with any of my dc (or their friends :001_smile:). There are some movies where it gives a warning that they were unable to completely filter some content, but we've never had a problem with what was shown. We've also never missed what was taken out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in CA Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 Ok, so you purchase the dvd player and pay a monthly fee? Is this dvd player wifi enabled? Can you play Netflix with it? Does it filter Netflix? We don't rent/watch enough DVDs on actual DVD to warrant the monthly payments, but if it also will do Netflix and Hulu it might be worth it. So far my kids haven't been that interested in watching a lot of movies.....other than kid's movies, but I am sure they will watch more as they get older. Dawn Sorry, it works with Netflix dvds, but not Netflix instant watch. It's been very worth it for us though, and I don't mind the tradeoff. We get our movies from Netflix dvd or Redbox/Blockbuster Express. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 Thanks. We really don't watch that many movies/DVDs. As I said before, so far my kids haven't been interested in movies with sex and swearing, but I will keep this in mind for the future should we deem it necessary. Dawn Sorry, it works with Netflix dvds, but not Netflix instant watch. It's been very worth it for us though, and I don't mind the tradeoff. We get our movies from Netflix dvd or Redbox/Blockbuster Express. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 :lol: "Your mama sure does care about your education, son." One of the best tag lines to an inappropriate scene ever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 Like I'm going to put my trust in an outfit like Focus on the Family, a group that advocates beating children, to be my moral compass. No thanks! Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewellsmommy Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 Like I'm going to put my trust in an outfit like Focus on the Family, a group that advocates beating children, to be my moral compass. No thanks! Bill I don't believe I have ever encountered this before? :001_huh: My search turned up this article, which presents a very balanced discipline plan. http://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/effective_biblical_discipline/approaches_to_discipline.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 I don't believe I have ever encountered this before? :001_huh: My search turned up this article, which presents a very balanced discipline plan. http://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/effective_biblical_discipline/approaches_to_discipline.aspx Spanking. Spanking typically works best with ages 2 to 6. It should be used only for specific, purposeful misbehavior and should never be done in anger. As with other techniques, spanking should be used as one of many discipline tools. I guess so long as parents are not angry whilst they hit their children the practice is OK by James Dobson. Personally, I will take a pass on taking advice on anything from James Dobson and Focus on the Family. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justasque Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 http://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/effective_biblical_discipline/approaches_to_discipline.aspx I was curious, not knowing their position, so I looked some more at the site Tammy linked. I found this, so I gather that FotF feels that spanking is a Biblical part of parenting, which I assume is what Bill is referring to. http://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/effective_biblical_discipline/effective-child-discipline/biblical-approach-to-spanking.aspx "the Bible's word on discipline clearly demands that parents be responsible and diligent in spanking," "When you spank, use a wooden spoon or some other appropri*ately sized paddle and flick your wrist. That's all the force you need. It ought to hurt — an especially difficult goal for mothers to accept — and it's okay if it produces a few tears and sniffles. If it doesn't hurt, it isn't really discipline, and ultimately it isn't very loving because it will not be effective in modifying the child's behavior. Have the child lean over his bed and make sure you apply the discipline with a quick flick of the wrist to the fatty tissue of the buttocks, where a sting can occur without doing any damage to the body. You want to be calm, in control, and focused as you firmly spank your child, being very careful to respect his body. As your children get older and begin to think more abstractly, spanking becomes less effective and less necessary. A preteen is probably getting past the spank*ing stage and more into the lost-privilege approach. But if you've done your job earlier in their lives, spanking will have become less necessary at that point anyway. A firm, grace-controlled hand of discipline in early years, combined with a loving atti*tude, will usually prevent or soften the rebellion of later years." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewellsmommy Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 (edited) I can understand being against spanking. I just wasn't sure that was your reference given the stronger wording. Unfortunately I know there are some crazies that do literally recommend "beating". I had never heard of James Dobson being one of those. Yes, they have no qualm with spanking. ETA: I was not attempting to open any cans of worms. I know this is a highly debatable isue. Please continue with the regularly scheduled program...:) Spanking. Spanking typically works best with ages 2 to 6. It should be used only for specific, purposeful misbehavior and should never be done in anger. As with other techniques, spanking should be used as one of many discipline tools. I guess so long as parents are not angry whilst they hit their children the practice is OK by James Dobson. Personally, I will take a pass on taking advice on anything from James Dobson and Focus on the Family. Bill Edited July 2, 2011 by jewellsmommy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WishboneDawn Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 nm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WishboneDawn Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 (edited) I did a quick google search and this came up: http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/education/entries/2006/07/12/cleaned_up_movi.html Maybe that is why they went out of business. When I was a teacher I thought the company I ordered from (can't remember the name) was great as it allowed me to show things like Glory and Schindler's List by eliminating the content that made them rated R. Dawn I just don't get it. A movie like Shindler's List should be rated R and should be uncomfortable to watch. ETA: Sorry about the spelling of Schindler's! Edited July 2, 2011 by WishboneDawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 I just don't get it. A movie like Shindler's List should be rated R and should be uncomfortable to watch. Yes, exactly!! Those kind of things should not be sugarcoated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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