I would like to know if it is ok for a thirteen year old to watch thirteen, the movie?

Question

It's rated R and ive already seen it before but my i hadn't asked permission. It didn't make me want to do any of the things in the movie like drugs, s*x, drinking, or stealing. But now I want to watch it again with my friend and I asked her to rent it and when I asked my mom if it was okay she said no because it's rated R. I've seen some R rated movies before and none of them made me want to do bad or inappropriate things. How do I get my mom to understand? And do you think it's okay to watch thirteen at age thirteen?

Answer 1

listen to your mother!!

Answer 2

Thats not fair to me, but you have to listen to her.

Maybe you could get your friends older slibings to rent it for you? Rules are meant to be broken you know......*grins evily*

Answer 3

if you watched it already and didn't get any weird ideas i say go for it.

personally i wouldnt allow a 13 year old to watch it since it is rated R but if you think you're fine with it tell your mother that.

Answer 4

Ask her to watch the movie and then see what she says about the movie.

For example The movie Wanted had no nudity but it had alot of violence.... If your mom is ok with you wathcing movies with violence but not nudity then you could watch Wanted...

Answer 5

i saw it when i was 12 and im grand! id go with not telling your mam! but thats me!  

Answer 6

I get that you have seen the movie before but your mother did not know about it. You got one past her. I don't think you were trying to "get over" on your mother you probably just didn't think she would mind. My question is did your mother let you watch the other R rated movies or did you watch them without her knowing as well? I think you should let this one go especially since  you have already seen the movie. What is there left to argue about? You have seen the movie and you say you are fine but your mom probably doesn't want to risk you watching it again and thinking that what those girls did was appropriate. The only one who really loses here is your friend who has yet to see the movie...let it go. If your mom lets you watch other movies you have nothing to worry about. Stop while you are ahead!

Answer 7

ive seen it a few times, and i can see why your mom wouldnt want to rent it. maybe tell her that you arent being influenced by it. my dad doesnt like me watching movies with drugs because he says most of them glorify the drug abuse but i watch the movies with drugs with him so he know that they arent that bad, so maybe tell your mom that you and your friend will watch the movie with her or another adult who can make the decision if the movie is ok and if not, turn it off  

Answer 8

You might not be influenced by some of the things in the movie, but others could... I dont think it's inappropriate for someone maybe above 15 or 16 but not 13. Many thirteen year olds are very impressionable.  I know I was...  Sorry this is probably not the answer you wanted to hear.

Answer 9

sounds fun go for it

Answer 10

You can start by telling your mom why that movie was made in the first place. The movie was not to negatively influence 13 year olds. The was made to show what some 13 year olds go through and what NOT to do, not what to do.

If your 13 your old enough to know the difference between right and wrong and you wouldn't let a stupid movie direct your life :)

Answer 11

I'd actualy reccomend it, if watching that movie does not scare you straight I don't know what would.  The main character gets in WAY over her head and pays some heavy dues for it.

I'd say the same goes for Trainspotting, an awsome film that shows you the absolutely F*(&)*ed life that is drug use.  If, after watching that movie you still want to do heroin then I guess you should go ahead and do it, and wind up like everyone in that movie; dead or completely F'd

Answer 12

You should ask her if she trusts you. If she says yes, then ask her then why can't you see the movie? If she trusts you to know the difference between a film and real life, and how nothing in the movie will influence you, then what is the problem?

Answer 13

Listen to your mother. This may influence your friend, or give you ideas later on in life.

Honestly, it's not a suitable movie for a thirteen year old. Your mother is right, YOU need to understand. It's rated 'R' for a reason.

I'm not even a mother and I understand her point of view.