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DS 13 having a sleepover they are watching The Inbetweeners would you approve?

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flowerpot1000000 · 17/08/2018 21:22

So they are 13 and 14 can hear them all giggling away...It is a funny film would you allow your 13-14 yo watch it?

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Theromanempire · 17/08/2018 21:24

Probably not! But I find it hilarious 🙈

WooYa · 17/08/2018 21:25

Personally, I would because its not that bad and I was definitely doing worse at that age...

TheMondayClubLooksAppealing · 17/08/2018 21:26

They'll hear worse in school.

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universalcredithelp · 17/08/2018 21:26

Yes I would

Bestseller · 17/08/2018 21:27

I might raise an eyebrow(I don't really know how "bad" it is) but I would accept that if I've let them stay at a friend's house the rules of that house apply while they're there.

Willofthesimpletons · 17/08/2018 21:28

No, I wouldn't.

Topseyt · 17/08/2018 21:28

No problem at all. There's far worse than that in the school yard.

Stellenbosch · 17/08/2018 21:28

No, not for 13yr olds!

Looby4 · 17/08/2018 21:29

No problem - there's far worse - it's quite funny! School boy humour

gigglingbiscuit · 17/08/2018 21:29

I remember watching American Pie at 13- can't be much worse than that?

VickieCherry · 17/08/2018 21:31

Yes, it's crude but they'll hear worse at school and will find it hilarious.

longway · 17/08/2018 21:31

My nephew secretly watched the movie on the plane when he was 10! Could hear him belly laughing sat behind me, sister thought he was watching Kung fu panda!

ReggieKrayDoYouKnowMyName · 17/08/2018 21:32

I was definitely watching similar (in fact, way worse) stuff at that age so it would be fine by me.

Cliffdiver · 17/08/2018 21:33

What certificate is it? Probably a 15... What are the other parents like?

I wish I could go back and watch it for the first time again. Bloody hilarious.

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flowerpot1000000 · 17/08/2018 21:35

Oh theyve switched off now...for fortnight!!!

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Fairylea · 17/08/2018 21:35

Personally for a sleepover I wouldn’t let them because you don’t know whether the other parents will be furious.

But I’ve let my dd who was 13/14 at the time watch the odd episode of it that I didn’t feel was too awful. Like others say I’m sure they hear worse in the playground. The movie however has a very close up strippers willy in it. That’s the part I would feel a bit cringe about.

Failingat40 · 17/08/2018 21:36

Oh god, it's hilarious but sooo crude!!!

The Granny on the dance floor scene is cringe but had me crying with laughter!

I'd say it's ok for teens but not any younger.

RachelAnneJ · 17/08/2018 21:36

I wouldn't mind but I'd check with the other parents before allowing it.

Jollyholliday · 17/08/2018 21:39

I don't think it's appropriate at all so no I wouldn't allow it. 15/16 I would allow it because I wouldn't want my kids going to school and quoting the film at 13!
But it's up to you and you know your child

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flowerpot1000000 · 17/08/2018 21:52

It wasnt on long and they ditched it for fortnite so Im guessing they got bored!!!

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PenelopeShitStop · 17/08/2018 21:57

Trust me, they will be seeing and hearing much the same stuff at school. Infact, they'll probably think it pretty tame.

chitterchitter3322 · 22/08/2018 01:08

Yes, not all bad compared to some films. It's funny!

JustlikeDevon · 22/08/2018 07:11

Mine is 12. I wouldn't kick off if she'd seen it but definitely wpuld not have facilitated it!!

nostaples · 22/08/2018 08:26

Would not approve. One thing to show your own kids (I certainly wouldn't) but it's not your choice to make on behalf of other parents.

nostaples · 22/08/2018 08:28

As for the 'they'll hear worse at school' since when has been the model for parenting. They'll probably also see and hear appalling sexism, bullying and violence, do you also think we should introduce that to the home too on that basis? As parents YOU set the standard and should be telling them what's acceptable. They will then know when they come across it at school that it is unacceptable. Just because things happen doesn't mean they're right!