Crissy Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 I know it depends on the sensitivity of the child watching, but I'd like to hear your experiences. I am trying to decide how and what, specifically, to discuss with my ten year old before we watch this week, or whether to leave him out completely (which I'd really prefer not to do). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraceyS/FL Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 There was a great thread last week on this - someones Church showed it to young kids. Lots of opinions in it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted April 5, 2009 Author Share Posted April 5, 2009 There was a great thread last week on this - someones Church showed it to young kids. Lots of opinions in it! Thank you, Tracey! I'll search for that now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom4him Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 I have to admit, I have not watched it. My oldest son has it and has watched it(he is 40) but by his discriptions I don't feel I would be able to get through it. I don't plan on it being available for my two youngest until in their teens if they so desire then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted April 5, 2009 Author Share Posted April 5, 2009 Thank you again, Tracey. Just reading the first page of that thread helped me make a firm decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy in Ky Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 I haven't watched it, and I don't intend to. I think it would be too intense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 This is a really graphic movie. Many adults struggle to watch it. I would leave your 10yo out and wait until he is a teen on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 I could never watch it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 I watched it and there was only one part where I honestly just could not even look *the part where they are beating him with those things that rip away skin when they are pulled back.* I did a lot of crying and it was hard to watch, but I am glad I did. I really considered letting my almost 10 year old watch...then I remembered that it is all in subtitles. I am not sure he can read the subtitles, comprehend what they say, and watch the movie and get what he needs to from it all at the same time at the age of 9. I am going to wait until he is around 12 or 13, but, at some point, I do want him to see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 If one is not overly sensitive to graphic violence, or prone to personal "passion-driven" anger based on an extremely controversial interpretation of Jesus' cruxifixction...I'd say over 35. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danestress Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 under any circumstances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liza Q Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 I'm 43 and I am still too young to watch it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 I would never watch it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peek a Boo Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 My kids have all watched some form of horror/ graphic violence for the last several years, but have not let them watch this yet. I might let oldest watch it around 17 or so. My over-sensitive 11yo: no way. spoiler: [highlight] The scene that was toughest for me was the Mom Scene: where Mary sees Jesus fall and runs to help Him, w/ flashbacks of Him falling as a small child and picking Him up in her arms. Only this time she can't get to Him to comfort Him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 I found it to be a very graphic movie and was crying through a fair amount of it, my kids will not be watching it until they are at 16+ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 Wow, I think my older son was a very, very mature 11/12 year old when we saw it together and it was disturbing to BOTH of us. I'm not sure that I'd let a child see it. Even some teens might be too sensitive (same for adults).... It's very, very strong.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plucky Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 I don't have an ideal age in mind but I wouldn't show it to a 10 year old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 I have a 10yo and there is no way I would let him watch this movie. My 15yo has not even seen it yet. I would wait until they are older teens for sure. It was definitely hard to watch and I was disturbed for a long time afterward (and I'm 45). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted April 6, 2009 Author Share Posted April 6, 2009 Thank you all for your input. My teen has ordered the film from Netflix. He wants very much to watch it this week. We'll look up information regarding the controversy, discuss the level of violence that is portrayed and decide together whether we'll watch. My husband does not want to see it, so he and our younger son can do something else during those hours if we decide to see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapsetmom Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 I guess I am very different here, but I let my 5 year old watch it, and she had no problems whatsoever. We are very familiar with the story of Christ's crucifixion and IMO, it is supposed to disturb us. It should show us the depth of pain and agony Christ went to because of our sin. I guess as a parent, I feel that only the sensitivity of the children should be taken into consideration. And yet, I feel that the harsh reality of pain and death should not be hidden from children completely. It is a fact of life. Many children in many parts of the world have to face violence and death on a regular basis. So in teaching history, I freely discuss war, death, pain, etc. with my children. Someday, they may have to face it, and if we have helped them sort through it with us by their side in a safe situation (for instance, a movie), then if they are forced to deal with it because of a tragedy, they are better able to cope. The movie is not advocating violence or evil, nor is it unnecessarily highlighting it, so I feel it is suitable for (most) children. Granted, the story of Christ's passion is so central to our family's faith, that I feel the brutal yet glorious truth of it is important to pass on to all, young and old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate CA Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 I know it depends on the sensitivity of the child watching, but I'd like to hear your experiences.I am trying to decide how and what, specifically, to discuss with my ten year old before we watch this week, or whether to leave him out completely (which I'd really prefer not to do). This is an awful movie. I would not subject any of my children to it for any reason whatsoever. If they want to see it as adults that is their choice. It does not represent the Christ of the Bible at all. It is Mel Gibson's "passion" and not that of my Savior. In my personal opinion it serves only to traumatize. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 I have not had the guts to watch it myself. The previews were overwhelming to me. The Bible's description of the crucifixion is graphic enough for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereks mom Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 She's 14 now, and I'd let her see it if she asked. We bought the DVD as soon as it was released, but it is still in shrink wrap because I don't think *I* can bear to watch it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peek a Boo Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 This is an awful movie. I would not subject any of my children to it for any reason whatsoever. If they want to see it as adults that is their choice. It does not represent the Christ of the Bible at all. It is Mel Gibson's "passion" and not that of my Savior. In my personal opinion it serves only to traumatize. I do agree it includes a lot of symbolism not found inscripture, but I'd be interested in why you don't think it represents the Christ of the Bible "at all." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philothea Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 I guess I am very different here, but I let my 5 year old watch it, and she had no problems whatsoever. We are very familiar with the story of Christ's crucifixion and IMO, it is supposed to disturb us. It should show us the depth of pain and agony Christ went to because of our sin. I guess as a parent, I feel that only the sensitivity of the children should be taken into consideration. And yet, I feel that the harsh reality of pain and death should not be hidden from children completely. It is a fact of life. Many children in many parts of the world have to face violence and death on a regular basis. So in teaching history, I freely discuss war, death, pain, etc. with my children. Someday, they may have to face it, and if we have helped them sort through it with us by their side in a safe situation (for instance, a movie), then if they are forced to deal with it because of a tragedy, they are better able to cope. The movie is not advocating violence or evil, nor is it unnecessarily highlighting it, so I feel it is suitable for (most) children. Granted, the story of Christ's passion is so central to our family's faith, that I feel the brutal yet glorious truth of it is important to pass on to all, young and old. :iagree: I'm a Catholic, our family is Catholic. Seeing the movie made a good impression on me. It was an excellent depiction of the Crucifixition and the agony which my God suffered for me. We don't hide the fact that Our Lord suffered (the most brutal death known to man so that we won't have to) from our children. We keep a crucifix in every room, my children know that their Jesus loves them and that they must love Him back. They know that they should feel sorrow when they look upon the Our Savior and strive to love Him more each day. I would show the Passion to any person of any age without any qualms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phathui5 Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 Teen years here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate CA Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 I do agree it includes a lot of symbolism not found inscripture, but I'd be interested in why you don't think it represents the Christ of the Bible "at all." I think it is the height of arrogance to think a mortal sinful human can come remotely close to accurately representing what our eternal perfect Savior--God in the flesh--did for us. He is trying to place himself in God's shoes. There is no possible way for any of us to have any idea how Christ would have felt or acted while having the weight of sin of the world on His shoulders; while He was separated from His Father as He bore that sin. It isn't right to try to depict something like that from a fallen human perspective. It wasn't right for Mel Gibson/Jim Caviezel to represent things they had no possible manner of knowing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peek a Boo Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 I think it is the height of arrogance to think a mortal sinful human can come remotely close to accurately representing what our eternal perfect Savior--God in the flesh--did for us. He is trying to place himself in God's shoes. There is no possible way for any of us to have any idea how Christ would have felt or acted while having the weight of sin of the world on His shoulders; while He was separated from His Father as He bore that sin. It isn't right to try to depict something like that from a fallen human perspective. It wasn't right for Mel Gibson/Jim Caviezel to represent things they had no possible manner of knowing. ok. I disagree w/ whether it is right to even attempt to portray Christ in a movie/ drama, but i do understand your position. i did want to make sure I hadn't missed something else :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elizabeth Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 http://www.usccb.org/movies/p/thepassionofthechrist.shtml review and recommendations from the USConference of Catholic Bishops-adults only...I trust their opinions and guidance on this and generally have found their movie reviews a solid source for what is advisable . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate CA Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 ok. I disagree w/ whether it is right to even attempt to portray Christ in a movie/ drama, but i do understand your position. i did want to make sure I hadn't missed something else :) :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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