Should my 10 year old son be able to watch a PG-13 movie?

Question

He loves to watch movies but is very limited because there are not too many G movies out there right now. He has a 16 year old sister and an 18 year old brother.

Answer 1

Yea... Even some R rated aren't that bad.

My mom let me watch most, just not like the porno and way too violent type even when I was a bit younger than 10. She didn't believe in building a wall around us. And I agree with her =]

Answer 2

I don't see a problem with it, but I do know several people like you that feel that because the rating says a certain they need to stick by it.

I have a 10 and 12 year old, who love the Batman movies, who love to watch scary movies with me. My rule of thumb is as long as there is not alot of s*x or nudity I allow them to watch it. The amount of violence and the language that they hear in anything other than a G rated movie they can hear and see anywhere outside my home and on the news. Which is all real life not make believe like a movie.

Answer 3

PG-13 is fine.  It's not going to hurt him.  Just watch the movie first and make sure there's not a whole lot of suggestiveness or graphic violence.  

Or you can watch it with him and explain why this or that behavior is not appropriate.  

I watched R movies when I was that age and it didn't affect me much.  I knew that the bad words weren't to be repeated and that it was fake, etc.  

Let him watch the movies, nil to none his friends are and he'll feel like you're babying him for not allowing him to do it.  Plus the majority of those movies are alright, they don't have a lot of provocative nature in them.  At least not significant enough for him to notice.

Answer 4

yes - there has to be something else you can irrationally worry about.

Answer 5

Yes but only if he can handle them. Let him watcvh what he is comfortable watching. You dont wanna leave him outta all the fun when his older siblings are having fun!

Answer 6

Yes, yes, he should. PG-13 isn't too bad at all. If your kid is not sheltered and protected from everything so much when he is young, then when it is time to make his own decisions, he won't get too out of control and will be able to make a decision that is not based on trying to do what people have said not to do his whole life. Trust me, there must be a balance. Educate, but don't treat him like a prisoner. Test him to see if he can handle things that seem inappropriate to you. Think about how he will feel when you tell him no. It is very important that you explain your decisions honestly. A "because I said so" answer will only make your relationship deteriorate.

Answer 7

let him watch any PG movie becuase he's old enough for that. PG-13 isn't that bad but I would keep an eye on him. I let my ten year old daghter watch PG-13 movies just as long as I or my older daughter watches it first.

Answer 8

It depends i say if its no sexual content,then it shouldn't hurt or if he is sensitive toward blood and gory stuff. Hey i was just like him a few yrs ago my parents let me watch but they covered my eyes on scenes they didnt want me 2 see.

Answer 9

It depends on the movie and his maturity level.  There are many PG-13 movies that are fine for 10 year olds.

Answer 10

id suggest viewing the movie 1st..

i dont think the violence in PG13 movies r that bad but

sometimes  it stillll May have alot of sexual reference and in my opinion not appropriate for them...

i usually tag along with my boys n their friends (ages 12-15)  and sometimes im like OMGGGG AWKWARDDD!!!   and of course they cover their eyes...

for example "meet the spartans" "or superheros" movie or whatever its called...

and a bunch more but i cant remember rt now..

I know kids that age know more about s*x then we want them to know but thats just a fact.  

but doesnt mean u can also let him watch whatever he wants either... u dont want to expose him to anymore  c**p thats already in the world there is plenty of time for that.

Answer 11

You should watch them first to see if they are okay for him to watch as well

Answer 12

I dont see a problem with it, just watch it before hand or pay attention to why it is pg13 before hand. Usually most movies get the pg13 rating because of mild sexual footage or language. I would just filter through what you see as acceptable and take it on a movie by movie basis.

Answer 13

watch the movies and decide for yourself the appropriateness of the movies, pg-13 is usually not that bad, just some s*x, violence and/or language

Answer 14

Yes, if you raised your son with common sense, it's fine.

Answer 15

Just make sure you keep tabs on why the movie is PG-13

If its for a lot of s*x then probably not

a little violence might be ok though

Answer 16

It depends on the movie. Some are not bad and some have surprised me. I've seen PG13 where the man puts his hands on a girls breast over her bra but then heck I've seen that in PG (the movie "Big" with Tom Hanks)

Watch it first and see what you think, that is what I do. Even my 8 yr old has seen a few PG13 movies such as Transformers. Same with my 11 yr old. I also have 13 yr old twins. I usually watch the movie first to see what's in it or I check the rating to see why it is rated PG13 for example is it for violence and language or sexual themes, etc...

Answer 17

pg just means parental guidance so what we do in our home is we watch the movies first and then if we see its okay we let the kids watch it.  now it was taking up alot of time so over lunch a co worker and i was talking don't really know how it came up but I really trust her so if her kids saw a movie she tells me her opinion and sometimes I can let the kids watch the movie based on her opinion and she does the same with me.  its our little buddy system

Answer 18

You should evaluate each movie individually. I think its sad when parents let the government tell them what their child should and should not see. With the internet and other resources available, you should be able to make an informed decision on the behalf of your child instead of just blaketly banning all movies that the governmetn lumps into a vague category.

Answer 19

PG-13 seems to be such a broad category for me that I would recommend that you either see the movie first, watch it with him, or use a family friendly movie review site that will help you determine the exact nature and level of the offense that got it the PG-13 rating so that you can decide whether or not you want him seeing it.

Answer 20

Depends on what the movie is...I myself am pretty liberal on what my kids watch. My son is 4 and he has seen all of the Pirates of the Caribbean movies, Ghost Busters, Goonies, The Incredible Hulk, Iron Man, Batman ( he just saw the Dark Night a week ago), Spiderman, Superman, Little Monsters...It depends on what it is and if you as a parent sit with them and talk to them regarding the movie and explain things to them..

Answer 21

Depends on the movie and your child.

Personally, I think there is way too much grey area in the PG-13 rating. Some are just a hair away from PG.  Others are a hair away from R.

Still others probably SHOULD have been R.  

I recommend deciding on a case-by-case basis.  Check the parental advisory sites or see the movie yourself first.

Answer 22

yes, i mean most movies arent g rated anymore. but i can tell you it really doesnt matter. i was watching conan and pretty women when i was like 5 i had to cover my eyes at all of the bad parts but at age ten i was watching whatever and im turned out fine. as long as he knows its a movie he will be fine watching pg 13 movies. as long as their arent like really sexual or gruesome movies.

Answer 23

My daughter is 8 and watches many of those movies. I pick them out carefully and keep her away from s*x and violence. I think that one of the positives is that we can talk about it and give feedback on what is 'fake' and 'inappropriate' verses what is real and how to handle things. However it just depends on the movie... many of them I would say 'no' to at this point.

Answer 24

wow id be pissed if u were my parent. when i was 10 i was already watching R-rated movies. its not so serious.

Answer 25

That depends on the movie and the maturity level of your son.  If he is an average 10 year old that hasn't been kept in a bubble, he should be fine.

Answer 26

of course im 12 years old and ive been watching them since like i was 8

if your worried watch them before they watch them to make sure they are ok

but dont sweat it

and its embarrissing to have friends over and your parents only allowing you to watch pg movies

Answer 27

yeah wen i was that age i was looking at rated r movies

Answer 28

yeah i think so beacause it would be very difficult for him not to if his older siblings do!

Answer 29

Yes i was watching them all my life and i am fine.

Answer 30

i think you should. i think PG-13 movies are not bad for a 10 year old. well it also depends on his personality, theres some kids that are more mature then others... i guess it kinda depends a little on that too......  aether way i say u let him

Answer 31

Why Not?

My 8 year old son watches "R" Movies, One of his favorite is Return Of The Living Dead.

I do not shelter my kid's from life.