Should there be a minimum age that children should be permitted into a movie?

Question

im talking in general like you cant go in if the child is under five

Answer 1

I work at a daycare and as a treat to a few kids who have been exceptionally good, me and another worker, took them to a movie recently... the kids ages ranged from 23 months to 5 years.. and they all sat quietly, even the 23 month old.. Infact, the 23 month old was the one who told other people when they'd talk (like the TEENAGERS who sat behind us that wouldn't shut up), the 23 month old would turn around, put his finger to his mouth and say "shh" then point to the movie.

so.. no there should not be an age limit.

However there should be a rule on if you can't keep your mouth shut, you don't go. I don't care if you're 3 years old, 15, 30 or 90... if you don't know how to use common decency, you do not watch the movie.

Answer 2

Some theaters are now providing cheap movies for parents of younger kids who may not be able to sit through the entire thing. You basically can take your young child and know that other parents of screamers will be there. I think that's a good idea so that they don't feel left out or embarrassed when their kids start making too much noise.

But for other general movies, I would say its a good idea. I can't stand seeing little kids/toddlers at adult movies, especially late ones when they're supposed to be in bed.

Answer 3

There's a theater in my town where kids 6 and under have to have a parent or signed slip allowing permission to see an r rated movie. I think that's fair. But I also think kids under 2 shouldn't be allowed in at all. I'm sorry to anyone who thinks otherwise, but  I don't really like babies. They cry so loud. I know it's not their fault they don't know they're annoying everyone, but still. At my cousin's wedding yesterday, someone thought it was a great idea to bring their baby. The mom didn't do anything about it's crying and it pretty much ruined the ceremony. Sorry for getting off topic. ;p

Answer 4

no, i dont think there should be that rule. however, it should follow under the proper etiquette rule that if your child is screaming his head off, escort him out and dont bring him back in until hes mature enough to handle the theatres. some little kids are great inside though.

Answer 5

18.

Kids are to be kept out of sight.

Answer 6

Well, over here there is this rule that says, if the movie is "free from 6", parents can take younger kids to watch it if they are with them - so the given age restrictions can be undermined.

An 11-year old smarta** kid ruined it for me when I went to watch "Walk The Line" by commenting on every scene and asking his parents questions without end. Instead of telling him to keep quiet because there were other people who just wanted to watch the movie in peace, they kept joking to him... during the most dramatic scenes, the entire family was laughing out loud....

Actually, some PEOPLE should be banned from theatres, not necessarily just their kids. ;)

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