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AIBU?

Should a Pre School ask parental permission before showing a PG movie?

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Mush123 · 22/07/2011 18:48

My four year old has just told me that she saw the PG rated movie Tangled in her Pre School yesterday. I'm a little annoyed that they didn't ask permission.

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ashamedandconfused · 22/07/2011 19:03

this would annoy me, yes - OK so it might be fine and all parents might have said yes. But the progression of this is to let them watch a 12 at the age of 9 - again, in their own homes many parents flout these rules, but schools are not at liberty to do so

my 9 yr old has watched a U film today because the head would not allow their student teacher to show them a PG

griphook · 22/07/2011 19:05

why were you horrified that they took their pants of so they could paddle, what about the little boys. TBH i'd be more worried about them paddling as this should have a very detailed risk assessment, and it sounds a bit spur of the moment

Mush123 · 22/07/2011 19:06

Thank you so much everyone for your thoughts. :)

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BooBooGlass · 22/07/2011 19:08

'Detailed risk assesment'
Are there three more depressing words than this when it comes to letting children have fun?

ashamedandconfused · 22/07/2011 19:08

i don't think they took their pants off, they stripped them so they were only wearing pants.

i agree with you about the safety issues and the risk assessment - we keep kids away from water on all school trips I help on!

HarrietJones · 22/07/2011 19:08

We get a letter with the option to withdraw from PG films. Dd1 was 11. We also get a list of films in case parents want to check it

Flisspaps · 22/07/2011 19:08

So you were bothered that they let the children paddle in a stream, and took the dresses off the girls so they didn't have to walk back with soggy skirts flapping around their legs?

RitaMorgan · 22/07/2011 19:09

You were horrified that they stripped to their pants - would you prefer they were all stood around in wet clothes all day? That's a bit of an odd reaction.

Ineedacleaneriamalazyslattern · 22/07/2011 19:10

Why on earth were you horrified that the girls were stripped to their pants to paddle?
YABU IMO I trusted my dc's pre-school to make that judgement call TBH that is why I was happy to leave them in their care every day.

Haudyerwheesht · 22/07/2011 19:16

God this thread is so depressing.

Mush123 · 22/07/2011 19:17

If the location was secure then that's fine, but it was on a farm and the stream was next to a very full campsite. I had the choice because I was there that I didn't want my child getting undressed where I didn't think it was suitable. The boys were also stripped down to their underwear and while I have no issue with children being children and having fun. I'm just glad I was there and had the choice. The parents that did not attend did not have a say. Also there was really no need, it only came up to their ankles.

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Summatontoast · 22/07/2011 19:17

To me a PG cert may contain scenes that small kids find scary, at preschool teachers would not always know the child well enough to make that judgement. U cert only IME.

bamboobutton · 22/07/2011 19:21

how are pants any different to swimming trunks

the water may only have come up to their ankles but children still fall over and push each other over.

did you think some peedo was going to come charging out of the campsite and carry a kiddie off

DontCallMePeanut · 22/07/2011 19:23

I'd be a bit peed that they didn't let me know beforehand. DS and DN both got scared at various points (I've had to reassure DS that mother Gothel just does a magic trick, she doesn't die, and DN is terrified of Mother Gothel full stop) But then, maybe that's because my ex CM used to check everyone would be ok with their DC watching a PG.

PotterWatch · 22/07/2011 19:23

YABU, its a Disney film, Toy Story and Cars are PG. Get over it. The paddling thing is a bit ridiculous too, is it because it was girls in their pants? You don't mention boys and their trousers getting wet?

Mush123 · 22/07/2011 19:24

lol I think I'm being a bit over sensitive about the whole thing :(

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RitaMorgan · 22/07/2011 19:25

Er, Mush do you never take your daughter to a beach or swimming pool either?

What did you think would happen? Paedos would flock down at the sight of pants and steal the children away?

Mush123 · 22/07/2011 19:26

I think your right, thanks guy's.x

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Nagini · 22/07/2011 19:26

OP Yanbu about the film, but you are a nutter about the farm thing.

'horrified' ? really? Children need to have 'childhood experiences'.

LostMyIdentityAlongTheWay · 22/07/2011 19:27

OP, what's the issue with the paddling? I'm utterly gobsmacked at what you've written. Is it the lack of suncream on skin that is bared? that is more of a potential issue, surely?

Sorry, this IS going to cause offence so I'm putting on my 'repels shit thrown at high velocity' suit... but they're kids. Really small kids. Stripped to what is the equivalent of swim pants, as mentioned by a previous poster. If that is your issue, then i would say remember, there were plenty of responsible parents, and stop sexualising small children. I agree with bamboo - what was going to happen? If adults want to get an eyeful of kids stripped donw, they can walk into Mothercare and take a catalogue.

What exactly are nurseries and the like to do in such a situation? They CANNOT contact every parent and they chose to remove clothing that might get wet, soggy... so they dont' - and a precious parent complains because a particular item of clothing got muddy? (OK, perhaps not that SPECIFIC incident, but can you see my point?....)

To me, bare skin is more of an issue. But you know what - it will probably be alright, anyway. They're kids!!!! They got wet and probably had HUGE amounts of fun.

Jeez. Is it just me?

(Sticking head above parapet, come on COME ON I can take it? )

LostMyIdentityAlongTheWay · 22/07/2011 19:28

oops, x-post whilst working myself into a frothing at the mouth mess.

DontCallMePeanut · 22/07/2011 19:29

No, it's your perception.

If I don't know a film, I like to watch it before DS to be sure it's not too scary (even though he likes his Tim Burton films) or that the language isn't too bad.

Jurrassic Park was a PG...

And Toy Story had a few scary moments...

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DontCallMePeanut · 22/07/2011 19:30

Although I agree with everyoone else about the paddling thing. My parents live in Cyprus, and it's quite common to see kids running stark bollock naked on the beach there... Doesn't mean they're being targeted.

DilysPrice · 22/07/2011 19:43

YANBU about the film I think. Tangled is a fabulous film but a poor choice for 3/4 year olds, some of whom will be unduly scared and most of whom will miss the plot. Something gentler would be more appropriate.
Scary films are a great thrill of childhood, but they are for the parent to decide, as they're going to have to pick up the pieces at bedtime.

But YABU about the paddling.

lazylula · 22/07/2011 19:44

When I worked in a school we had to ask for permission if the film was a pg and did receive a complaint once when a teacger allowed a class to watch a pg without getting the permission, so I would say yes they should have.

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