To say no to 'Brave' dvd?

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My parents have bought it for DS aged 7. I've just been told by a friend its a PG not a U and is quite scarey in places.
DS is very sensitive to these things, cries at the time and has trouble settling a night and wakes up in the night crying etc. He got upset at Toy Story 3 amongst others.
AIBU to tell parents that they'll have to take it back and swap it, which they won't unless I put my foot down and say its a PG and as a parent I'm putting my foot down.

I havn't seen it, could you watch it first to check- or keep it until he is old enough to watch it?

Just take it and put it away for a later date when your ds isn't so scared by things. It's a lovely film by the way you can watch it and enjoy it

You can read what the BBFC have to say -- see why it was given a PG rating and make an informed decision rather than listening to your friend who says it is "scary".

If you do decide that it is too scary for your DS try to be nice to your parents about it - buying a PG animated Disney film for a 7 year old is not at all unreasonable.

Sounds like a bit of a palaver over a DVD. Put it away in a cupboard until he is ready.
Why make things difficult?

I took my 6 year old dd to see it. Its a great film and we both loved it. The effects are amazing. Watch it first if you are worried. I think you are being a bit silly but each to their own I guess

It's a good movie but the bears are a bit scary, I know a four year old who was scared.
I think it would be nicer to keep it for when you feel he's old enough. YABU to demand they take it back to the shop.

Just keep it til you think DC can handle it. Not really sure why this is even an issue, surely that's the logical thing to do. There will be plenty of other presents so I'm sure he won't notice if it goes straight into the cupboard for a bit

I took DD's (4&7) to see it. The 4yr old loved it, 7yr old found it too scary (it is the bear chasing scenes that are scared, and in the cinema it was really loud which I think made it worse, I suspect dd1 would be fine waving it on the sofa in the living room).

If you think it will scare him, tell your parents that. You could always ask if they would swap it for something else, or ask if they mind you putting it aside until he is a wee bit older. If you think they will be confrontational about it, just put it aside without telling them, he is your son, and it is your house.

Keep it!

Tis a great film and he will love it when he is older!

Why upset your parents when they have done something lovely?

My DD 6 was upset by some of the scenes at the time and she's normally pretty robust. I think YABU to make a fuss (it was presumably meant well?) but equally I wouldn't watch it with a very sensitive child. Just say you've heard it's a bit scary in places and thanks very much but you'll keep it for when he's a bit older. No biggie.

Its a good film. Dd (8) watched it the other week. Just asked if she was scared she look and confuses and said no.

she is quite sensitive to stuff like that. She didn't have bad dreams or anything after.

You don't have to say no. Keep it, watch it and make a judgment. If you don't think its appropriate keep it til he is older.

HE is 7 not 3 let him accept it dont upset your parents it isnt the exorcist, let him watch it with you there and it it upsets him switch it off,

Chill out. It's a children's DVD and not the worst by far. If your DS doesn't like it he doesn't have to watch it.

my 6yo granddaughter loves it

AIBU to tell parents that they'll have to take it back and swap it, which they won't unless I put my foot down and say its a PG and as a parent I'm putting my foot down.

you want your parents to go to town on Christmas eve and swap a DVD you are way over thinking this

It's a great film, and not the same princessy kind of crap that disney does.

I took my 9 and 5yos to see it in the summer and they weren't scared at all...maybe we are missing something!!

Oh and sorry but yabu and WAY over the top about this. It's a children's film.

Have you ever watched Snow White? That's way more frightening.

If you said that to your parents I'd think you were nuts tbh.

Yes UABU. Why are you putting your foot down? Agree, you are way over reacting. Just put it by for when he can handle it, it's not crack cocaine FGS.

My 2 DDs (9 and 3) both loved it - YaBU

Accept it with grace and put it away until he's older.

And for all those saying their DC love it/weren't scared at all, so? This child is frightened by films that don't bother your DC.

Agree with others saying why don't you watch it and decide. I think it's brilliant. My 6 year old and 2 year old were transfixed.

It's a great film. Watch it with him and fast forward through the scarey bits if you feel inclined. How kind of your parents. YABU unreasonable if you are so rude to them. You could always save it till he's older. Or watch it yourself, I enjoyed it.

Why don't you watch it first and see? PG films are aimed at children 8 and over but it's at the discretion of the parent. I can't watch Dumbo. Never have been able to watch it.