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Scooby Doo. In reception class.

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foodfiend · 12/12/2010 23:42

After two weeks of rehearsals, songs and nativity play performances, I'm not really surprised that the teachers parked the reception class in front of the TV a few times at the end of last week, but I was a bit startled when dd revealed that they'd watched Scooby Doo (I think the film rather than the cartoon - at 4 she's not exactly a reliable witness). She watches a bit of telly/DVDs, and I've not yet taken her to the cinema as she finds films on DVD quite overwhelming, so I'm waiting for something I feel confident she'll enjoy. I've never actually seen the Scooby Doo film, though I understand it's not much cop. AIBU to have a slight feeling that if they're going to park the kids in front of the telly they ought to find something that's any good? And is the Scooby Doo film suitable for 4 year olds? I'm new to this whole school thing...

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JamieLeeCurtis · 13/12/2010 13:35

My DS1 would have been scared of Scooby Doo (film) in Reception. My DS2 would not have appeared to be scared but then would have nightmares. Other films would have been better, IMO

kslatts · 13/12/2010 13:48

If the film they choose was a PG then YANBU. My dd is 11 (yr 6) and we received a note from the teacher in her reading diary last week to say that this week they will be watching a PG film and to contact the school if you didn't want your child to watch it.

monkeyflippers · 13/12/2010 13:58

Seriously Scooby Doo?! Hardly a horrow film! And Jammy Dodgers?! Why don't you want your child eating Jammy Dodgers? What exactly WOULD you be happy about your child doing? Sitting in a little bubble made of clouds and rainbows perhaps!

In my opinion you are overeacting and need to get perspective.

DorisIsAPinkDragon · 13/12/2010 14:07

DD's class watched santa paws last week during the evening performance of the school concert.

She got scared Grin but the teaching asst took her to one side and gave her some colouring. Films are normal fillers at this time of year, children knackered at the end of term, all the rehersals for performances etc.. (I can remember way back when I was in school and the teachers doing exactly the same so not a new thing!)

dd came home last week with a note,as they were watching the snowman,(part of their prep to the concert (dance to the snowman music)) which was rated pg, we were given the option of withdrawing if parents felt their child would not cope with the content.

DorisIsAPinkDragon · 13/12/2010 14:09

As for the jamie dodgers I'd choose my battles carefully... poor class teaching, health and safety issues yes complain, Jamie dodgers? you'll just be laughed at for being precious in the staffroom!

AngelZigzagsSparklyYuletideLog · 13/12/2010 14:23

I suppose if you're concerned about the jammy dodgers OP, I can understand your worry with the scooby films message that overeating is a fun thing to do.

I mean - have you seen the huge sarnies him and shaggy make?? Shock

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nannynobblystockingnobs · 13/12/2010 14:26

I'd only be bothered because the Scooby Doo films really are shite. Even two hours of the 70s Hanna Barbera cartoon would have been better. As long as it wasn't the series with Scrappy Doo in!

SandStorm · 13/12/2010 14:30

I'd only be a bit Hmm because it's a PG and in reception we're very, very careful to only show anything that's rated U.

Other than that, I can't see a problem.

loola2shu · 13/12/2010 14:32

I'm just impressed that all of your DCs tell you what they've done in reception!

My DS can never remember Hmm 'What did you have for lunch DS' Can't remember 'what did you do today DS' can't remember!

The only time he tells me what he had for lunch is when its 'Orksha' puddings and Chocolate cake!

AnnieLobeseder · 13/12/2010 14:33

DD1 is 5, she started watching Scooby Doo atr 4 and loves it. Why would you think it's not appropriate? My 2.9yo watches it with her big sister and loves it too.

I'm confused as to why you think it's an issue.

mrswoodentop · 13/12/2010 14:47

There is real difference though between the feature film;real people CGI etc and the Hanna Barbara ceylon version.I would not be keen on the first for reception but not so worried about the latter.It is aPG for a reason

mrswoodentop · 13/12/2010 14:48

Sorry cartoon version,blasted phone!

JamieLeeCurtis · 13/12/2010 14:54

Yes, I was talking about the feature fim

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foodfiend · 13/12/2010 21:23

I don't know whether it was the feature film or not - dd wasn't able to explain! I think I will ask the teacher though - if it's a PG then I don't think they should be showing it to a class of 4 year olds.

Today was Percy the Park Keeper, so at least something that seemed a bit more appropriate.
I think, as a 'new to school' parent, I'm just really surprised how much time they seem to be spending in front of 'empty' telly, well before the last day of term. I'm not allowed to take her out of school for a family outing because it might harm her education...Hmm

'Clouds and rainbows' would be nice, yes, but in the real world I'd still hope that my daughter wasn't going to school to be fed empty, valueless rubbish (either food or TV) that I wouldn't give her at home. I'm not concerned about the odd Jammy Dodger, but what I don't know is how often that happens. The school dinners feature chips several times a week and are dished up on one of those hideous moulded plastic trays they use in prisons...

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kodokan · 13/12/2010 22:01

Agreed, they should ask for the PG - that's the point of the label, isn't it.

Funny topic, this - just had a note from my son's school asking if I mind if they're shown the Percy Jackson film in the last week. It's a 12 cert and they're 10/11 yr olds. I personally don't mind at all, we allow 12 films at home, but it'll be tough on any kids whose parents say no - what are they going to do, make them go to a younger class and watch a 'baby' film?

Be interesting to see how it pans out...

thehat · 13/12/2010 22:09

Videos in the last week of term is really lazy teaching. You can still have fun by being a little more creative/going off piste with the curriculum.

DreamTeamGirl · 13/12/2010 22:17

If she is 4 then you can take her out of school any time you choose. Its once she is 5 you cant

I wouldnt mind a film after all the practising, but so far they havent chosen to do that. And I REALLY wouldnt lose sleep over a biscuit... Hmm

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foodfiend · 13/12/2010 22:34

Thanks for the tip DTG. Family zoo trip the day before her birthday I think! Grin

yes, thehat, I think that's what bothers me really. And it wasn't even the last week. I couldn't care less whether she's learning her alphabet or whatever this week, but I wish she was doing something a bit less... dull. They have three teachers and three LSAs, so if they really need to clear out the cupboards I'd have thought someone could be doing something more fun with the kids.

Certainly not losing sleep (over either biscuit or film really)! It just seems a shame.

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DreamTeamGirl · 13/12/2010 22:48

Thats almost exactly what we did foodfiend.

Took him to London to the Natural History & to see Cat in The Hat at the Young Vic 10 days before his birthday- they told us it would have been unauthorised, had he been 5, but as it was they could only advise us of that

He got masses out of it, so I didnt mind doing it.

alicet · 13/12/2010 22:50

My 3 year old loves scooby doo. In fact he has loved it since he was about 2.5 when he used to watch with his 4 year old brother.

Nothing to worry abou imho - presumably if any of the children were upset they would have turned it off or taken them out?

(Not read whole thread by the way - first 10 or so posts)

Jaquelinehyde · 13/12/2010 22:53

Last year my DD watched High School Musical when in reception. I was a bit Shock at that but Scooby Doo no that's fine.

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foodfiend · 15/12/2010 11:50

Toy Story 3 yesterday. She said she hid her head in her cardigan in the scary bits. I asked her if she thought Scooby Doo was scary and she said, 'Yes, my friend and I cuddled each other in the scary bits.' Not sure the teachers were watching too closely then.

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MrManager · 15/12/2010 14:16

Toy Story 3 is pretty strong stuff. I saw it in the cinema, and almost cried. But I did not cry, because I am a Man, and Men Do Not Cry.

UnquietDad · 15/12/2010 14:22

I expect they would have got away with it if it hadn't been for those pesky kids.

PixieOnaLeaf · 15/12/2010 14:24

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