MegP Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Would you let your children/teens see the movie, "The Help"? If so, what ages? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skirch Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 I let my 8 year old watch it with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizzyBee Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 My kids have all seen it. I took the teens to the theater, but not the 10 yo, since I wasn't sure what to expect. When we got the DVD, I let the 10 yo watch it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyandbob Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 10, probably. DS and I went to Glory Road when he was 10 or 11. We discussed race and the use of the N-word ahead of time. I might go younger depending on the maturity of the child and his/her comprehension of the issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourcatmom Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 My girls and I watched it together, they were 10 and 9 at the time. They really didn't want to but in the end they loved the movie. I am glad that we all watched it together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Mine have all seen it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
********* Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 I had to google it. My answer is No, I would not let my children watch that movie. At any age. We wouldn't watch a movie rated pg-13 for entertainment; that's just our family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kari C in SC Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 I would let any of my kids see it. I don't think my 7 year old would really enjoy it though. I think you have to be a bit older to enjoy the story line. My 13 year old read the book last fall. You just reminded me that I am supposed to get the dvd for her to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenaj Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 My teens watched it with us but I wouldn't allow my younger kids to watch it. We don't allow PG-13 movies until probably 15+ years, depending upon the kid's maturity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joy at Home Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Yes, dd10 and dd14 have seen it. I would have had no problem allowing the youngers, but they would not have been interested. Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 If we had all younger kids, we wouldn't watch it as a family movie. But, if most of my kids were a little older, with an 11 or 12 year old at the tail end, then we'd maybe watch it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngieW in Texas Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 My dh and I saw it at the theater. I rented it for all of us to watch after it came out on dvd. My kids are 13yo, 16yo, and 18yo. I would do it as young as 10yo, probably. I don't know how many kids under 10yo would get much out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAS in LA Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Here's a SUPER HELPFUL website: http://www.commonsensemedia.org/ They have very detailed reviews and ratings to help you figure out whether you want to let a child watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetMissMagnolia Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 :glare: not yet-maybe when older-definately has language I don't want him to hear......I have enough trouble with grandpa and his "talk".... :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisIsTheDay Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 We watched this the other night. My intention was to watch it with my older dd. Out of boredom, my 13yods also watched it. To my surprise, he absolutely loved it and said he'd like to watch more movies like this. This is my video game playing, Zelda loving, Lego building boy. Although I never watch movies, I was sick, and we'd watched 127 Hours together earlier in the day. (There were a few scenes, along with language, that made me uncomfortable during that movie.) Ds preferred The Help; I'm still surprised. :confused: There was a lot of blood in the miscarriage bathroom scene, but it was over quickly. We'd talked about miscarriages earlier in the day because of a book we're reading. He was fascinated to see the racism, to see what things were like 50 years ago. This is something he's only seen in the context of Alex Haley's Roots, I guess. He even commented that, while he's heard about segregation, it was impacting to see it rather than just read or talk about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 We are going to be doing 20th cent next year, so I thought about incorporating this movie. I think I am going to watch it once more (saw it in theaters) before deciding, but I'm leaning towards letting her see it. She has already seen Places in The Heart, and I am going to preview The Long Walk Home, also. She'll be 12.5 by the time we get to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 I would let my kids. The only reason we would not watch a PG-13 movie is because of overtly sexual content. Was there any here? I can't remember. Another movie that is rated PG (but not PG-13) that I feel is very similar in nature but an EXCELLENT movie is The Long Walk Home. It has Woopie Goldberg and Sissy Spacek and we all love it. Just another idea for those of you who want a similar theme but not the PG-13. Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Girls' Mom Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 All of mine have seen it (11 and 15). They enjoyed it, and it spurred some good questions from them about the time period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 My 13yo ds watched it and loved it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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