For parents with teens?

Question

would you allow your 14 y/o daughter to see s*x and the city or wanted, both rated 18a? would you let her go if her other friends have seen it

Answer 1

I'm not sure what 18a is. If it's an adult rating, then I'd say no.

Answer 2

a lot of movie theatres will ask for ID when a child (such as 14) wants to see an 18a movie.  i don't have a teen yet but then way i see it, if they are able to get in let them go.  its not going to hurt them any.  also if they are not able to get in, offer to take them (by all means, do not sit with them) that would be embarrasing to them.  but atleast if they are asked, they have an adult with them.

Answer 3

No.  I think the show  suggests that promiscuity is OK.  On top of that , the materialism is something out of reach for most people and lastly, there don't seem to be any lasting relationships.  Poor values need not be paid for to learn.  Somehow, teens can learn those by themselves anyway without the illustrations or situational provocations.  Sorry, but not for my 14 year old daughter.

It's hard enough being a  parent.  If you really want to know if it's OK:  May I suggest seeing it yourself first?  Or how do you feel deep down inside?  Go with your gut.  If feels OK, well at least you used your judgment, If not again, at least you trusted your judgment.  Besides do you want this held over your head when you feel strongly against something and your teen says," But you let me see...  and you let me do ... and everyone else is doing it?"

Adolescence are called adolescence for the simple reason that they have bodies like adults; (lack the judgment about the hormonal changes going on within their bodies but not the experience or the discipline to responsibly act without risk  in avoiding consequences) or the ability to financially support themselves.

Answer 4

If my kids REALLY wanted to see it, my hubby and I would watch it first and then decide if the content was appropriate. I wouldn't automatically say yes or no. In my opinion, sometimes films are misrated.

Answer 5

dont over protect your child. my parents let me and i turned out fine. i have another friend that was way over protected as a child and when she got older she just went crazy with the things she was not aloud to do. its a tough one. i want to over protect my daughter as well but i know its the best not to, either way she will see it, she will find a way if she really wants to see it. they can be very sneaky.

Answer 6

I dont really pay attention with ratings, but more with content. For a 14 y.o girl it would not be the mention or even the act of s*x on the screen, but the context it is put in. I dont think that would be a healthy movie for a 14 year old girl.