For my 6 and 11 year old to watch a film at the cinema without me

No. Take them and go somewhere else in your own head during the film. Or pay a babysitter to take them.

I do really disagree with pp that this is a part of parenting and I need to suck it up. I don't think my children would be harmed if I only ever took them to see kids films that I had some interest in seeing as well. In fact I don't think there'd be any detriment to them not going to the cinema at all until they were old enough to go by themselves.

Well no, they won't be harmed but it's pretty mean and selfish of you.
Do you apply this attitude to your partner too?

What you're suggesting just isn't ok.

You have a 6yo - you have to accompany them.

I don't understand the problem, it's just a film, you can rest your eyes. I can't think of a film suitable for kids that I couldn't sit through.

I went with my 6 year old last week and had a lovely little snooze whilst sat next to her. She thought it was the best film shes ever seen. There is no way Id ever let her go into the cinema alone - you are crazy to even consider it.

Your home isn’t full of complete strangers, it’s hardly comparable.

Westfacing I agree. No DGC yet(I'm waiting) ! I have sat through so many children s films its unreal ! have snoozed off a few times .Hope for those still in this position ,it does improve. my DC is older now. I am looking forward to Bob Dylan movie ,at our local cinema just hubby and me.Also B.Jones movie courtesy of my good friends birthday present (last September ) the following week(incidentally £9.00 at our cinema per seat ,£18.00 in Odean per seat although Recliner ) OP I would not let DC go alone.

My DH just brings his kindle and turns the light down and reads.
I don't mind them too much, kids movies at least are not too long.
Went to an animated spiderman one a while ago that nearly killed me though.

Take an eye mask and some ear plugs and then just have a kip.

I didn't realise people were still going to the cinema when you can watch it at home for cheaper and actually hear what's being said/pause it if you need to/ignore it if you don't want to watch it.

Have you thought about doing that and doing something away from a screen with them for the activity/bonding/leaving the house part?

Just have a nap 😂 no way the 6 year old should be left with 11 year old. At least if you’re there but napping you’re there if needed

What type of parent sends their child into the cinema alone, "because I don't want to see the film"? I took my ds, now 19 to many, many films over the years, starting with Up when he was about 3! It was something I loved to do. We've enjoyed many films together over the years. I don't think I really disliked any but enjoyed most and loved some and if the film gave dc pleasure it was lovely to see. That's what is about, spending time with your dc, sharing an experience and making them happy. In fact, dh and I love "kids" films and are sorry we don't have a valid reason to go and see then anymore! Ds and I now go and see 80s films at out local independent and we very occasionally still go as a family.
Plus, no cinema will allow a parent to sit their with their phone lighting up throughout a showing.

I didn't like the film at all, but agree with the phone issue.
We went to see 'Purple Pencil' a while ago, and there were two Mums sitting in front of us with 3 dcs between them. They kept cackling so loud at everything. Then we realised they were drunk, and drinking in the cinema at lunchtime. 🤔 When they left they were taking selfies next to the display boards outside.

They'd probably be fine on their own, but might not be, which is why you either have to go yourself or pay for someone to go with them who is old enough to take responsibility. Do you know any sixteen year olds who would appreciate a free ticket?

Went with dc to watch DogMan yesterday. There were two mums in the front seats that spent the whole time on their phones. They were light up like projectors and quite distracting.
The film was cute and engaging but they'll never know that. Just like they'll never know many other things they missed in their children's world while staring at their little screens like zombies.

Ah power rangers was cheesy! Dogman was just utter crap!

I wouldn’t. Especially when you’ve said your 6yr old may get scared and there is potential choke hazard etc it’s too young I’m afraid

Cinemas simply won’t allow it - most will have rules that at least under 8 need accompanied during the day and under 10 in the evenings

which is why 11 year old can and your 6 year old cant!

please don't do this. Having that glow from a 'phone is incredibly rude and irritating

Do you know that they would be allowed in on their own, even? Rules about unaccompanied children vary from cinema to cinema and from a quick Google I see that the threshold is 12 at the lowest in most places.

I thought the Power Rangers film I sat through 20 odd years ago was the shittiest film ever. I find it hard to imagine anything worse.

DH took dd at the weekend and had a nice nap - dd was most disgruntled at his snoring 😂 I was so relieved when he said he'd take her - she's the youngest of four and I'm afraid ive seen enough crap kiddy films to last a lifetime.

But yes op, unless you have a dp you can send as a sacrificial lamb you'll have to go.

It's the shittiest film I've ever watched but unfortunately that's part of being a parent!!

My 11 and 5 year old wanted to watch it so I suffered through it on Monday afternoon! Even my 11yo said it was crap!

We sat through some shite when our son was younger! Pokemon on holiday (1990s) was atrocious. He loved it and talked about it continuously for a week or so.
Yeah you're gonna have to suck it up, have a nap!

That's because they usually have an adult with them to perform the Heimlich manoeuvre. 😊