Movies for Children?

[Naked Hunny]

Im sitting here trying to ignore the fact that my daughter is watching "The Lion King", but I have come to realize maybe my daughter shouldnt be watching this movie filled with death and betrayal. Maybe I should put "The Little Mermaid" in, but wait that tells her to go against her parents and that its ok to kill people as long as they are bad. Hmmm? Are they sure these movies are made for children?

 

[ComfortablyNumb]

Dont forget...there is that part in Little Moimaid where she is getting married, and the holy man gets a hard on... I swear it's true...

 

[Naked Hunny]

Actually that is only in the first 500000 released copies of "The Little Mermaid" They revamped it and rereleased it two years ago. I have that version for my daughter. But i still own the origional version I wonder what i could get for it on Ebay!!

 

[Magic Merlin]

But isn't life filled with all of those things? And aren't all of these things part of our everyday existence?

It seems to be in recent years that there is a certain segment of society that is trying to protect our children from everything that is not 'happy'. Children are not suppost to experience or be exposed to anything that is negative, it seems. We make our schools easier by not requiring kids to be challenged. If we make schools to hard and challenging, we are hurting their self esteem, so they say. We question things such as letting kids watch Bugs Bunny because it is supposedly to violent. Walt Disney movies such as Bambi, are considered by many to be to traumatic for children because Bambi's mother dies.

What is it we are trying to do to our kids? Why is it we are trying to shield our kids from anything that evokes an emotion other than 'being happy'? It makes me wonder how in the world 'humans' made it this far in our existence without all of us being emotionally destroyed thousands of years ago.

NH, it seems to me that it is the love and guidance from the parents, such as yourself, that has the biggest impact on a childs emotional and mental well being. And the presence of the other people in their lives. Yes, there are appropriate ages when children should be exposed to certain things, and shielded from others. Disney movies are some of the most beautiful movies ever made. Not all are appropriate for the youngest of children, but all in all they are a beautiful gift to children. The greatest impact to your daughter is going to come from you. From your love for her. From the guidance you give her every day of her life. And from the good judgement you use in raising her and in helping to shape her values and ideals. And mostly I think, from the interest you show in her. Being interested in a childs life and spending lots of quality time with them is the greatest gift, aside from lots of love, that I think a parent can give their child. And I think your website says a lot about how you feel.....Just my opinion.

[Edited by Magic Merlin on 09-23-2000 at 06:42 AM]

 

[Xander]

"Snowhite" = Snowhite get's poisend by a parental figure and sleeps with seven strange little fellows.

"Beauty and the Beast" = Group violence, fear of what's different and throwing a dumbass off a cliff.

"Hunchback of Notre Dame" = Fear of what's different, Racism, group violence, Greed, Excesive use of power, and death to the bad guys.

"Pocahontas" = Racial Hatred, Greed, Violence and death. Excessive use of power.

"Aladin" = Violence, violence, violence violence.

There are something bad in all of them. And this is only the "innocent" ones.
But yes, I agree with MM. They are a true gift to children.

 

[Earthmuffin]

Hey NH, my little munchykins are so indulged as to own almost every single released animated Disney movie out there. I also indulge them in long thoughtful discussions of family values. (My particular brand, of course) and fortunately at the tender age of 5 they are grasping some really huge concepts. Now, of course, I'm gonna hafta go watch Little Mermaid just to catch that scene. LOL ya learn something new every day. Keep in that on the old Wide World of Disney weekly series Walt hosted from his office with his USMC Discharge hung upside down on the wall behind him. And it was rumored he was afraid of mice....

 

[Naked Hunny]

Thanks for making me decided my child isnt allowed anywhere near a television not even to watch the news!!

 

[Guest]

I'm sure most of you know I teach your children. I make my own movies, staring your children and me. Fuck Big Bird! !

 

[Silverlily]

NH, I apologise for taking this thread off course.

I have stayed silent through most of this anonymous bashing. I believe ingore it and it will go away. However, this is the most inexcusable post yet.

I understand the reference, dee_cole is a teacher according to his profile. While I don't agree with his tactics, I do not believe for one second he is involved in child pornograghy. The implication that he is is libelous (Legal eagles - opinion?). Your weak attempt at humor is shameful and indicates some serious emotional problems.

For a parental standpoint, you are a craven coward. To come to this board and hint at harming our children is unforgivable. This is not a joke. You would actually come here and insinuate that you make pornography involving OUR CHILDREN?.

Post under own registered name, please, I'm sure we would all like to know who you are. Otherwise, go away.

[Edited by Kitten Eyes on 09-23-2000 at 11:37 AM]

 

[CreamyLady]

I was brought up on Grimm's grimmer fairy tales. I enjoyed them, and even managed to absorb a few of the lessons they taught.

Betrayal and death are facts of life, as is the fact that life itself is not fair and can be harsh. Folk tales, fairy tales, and fables all provide lessons about these and the other facts of life -- that life might be hard, but there is love, and trust, and the jewel at the bottom of the box of troubles is hope.

My own daughter loved Greek mythology, and I remember reading the tale of Arachne to her when she was three. The story didn't bother her in the slightest; the skilled weaver with the disrespectful attitude was transformed into a spider; my daughter perfectly agreed with the ending.

Some kids can handle the harsher truths earlier than others; I think each parent should determine whether the child can handle it, and when, without interference.

However, the old stories are a treasure trove of entertainment and lessons, and I would never dismiss them, even in their more modern, visual forms.

 

[Juliangel]

It is all a matter of choosing what you think is right for her. My grandmother died when my oldest son was six and it was easier to tell him what happened using Mufasa's death as a reference for him.

 

[Svedish_Chef]

Labrynth
any muppet movie
The neverending story

When I get a kid they don't get to watch anything I wont sit down and watch myself.

Da chef

 

[teresafannin]

Good plan chef. I still love Labyrinth & The Dark Crystal. I used to watch The Neverending Story with my son everytime it came on tv & I have it on video somewhere.

Hunny, the fact that you are concerned about what your little one watches shows that you are on the right track. You will know if a movie or tv show isn't right for her. Just make sure that others know, babysitters, etc. We had a babysitter who used to watch slasher movies with my son when he was little. He would have the worst nightmares. When I found out, I never had her sit again. Talk to your daughter as she gets older & you will both feel better about what she watches.