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To not let DS go to friends party now I know they're watching a PG film

55 replies

BleedinEck · 08/10/2013 17:11

We accepted the invite weeks ago but it's only now the cinema has released screening info & I've worked out (from the timings) what they will be watching. I'm not against a 7.5yr old watching PG films per se but having read up on this particular one & asked people who have been, I'm not happy about him going anymore as it's (IMO) too violent & graphic for his age.

Do I just tell the parents exactly this (& risk DS being ridiculed by his friends) or make up an excuse (& risk being rumbled!!).

Oh, it's Percy Jackson if anyone has any views about suitability for 7-8yr old Grin

OP posts:
SilverApples · 08/10/2013 18:14

There are adults on here that can't bear to watch a 15 like Pitch Black.

katese11 · 08/10/2013 18:15

There is a bit of a scary bit towards the end, where one of the characters appears to die in a grisly way...it might be a bit scary for 7yos

Ifcatshadthumbs · 08/10/2013 18:19

I would say it's fine to watch. Ds watched it last year and he was also 7

defineme · 08/10/2013 18:22

PG means parental guidance peppinephrine which obviously means the children under 12 should be guided by their parent on whether it's suitable for your child.
I have 8 yrold twins...Dd would find it dull, but not scary. Ds would find it exciting, but I know for a fact he would have nightmares for weeks and not want to go to bed on his own, as he has after similar PG films. So I'd be guiding them not to watch it.

JamieandtheMagicTorch · 08/10/2013 18:23

Peppi

Not all PGs are suitable for all children, which is why they aren't a U. It depends on the child and the content of the film (even Us are only meant to be advised for over 4's)

If the parent hasn't seen a film themselves, then a Parental Guidance rating is a heads up that there might be some upsetting/scary content

IneedAsockamnesty · 08/10/2013 18:25

Is there a new Percy Jackson film out? It does not seam that long ago I saw one at the pictures about sea monsters

NoComet · 08/10/2013 18:26

YANBU the Percy Jackson films are rubbish and are a real waste of a decent book series.

PatriciaHolm · 08/10/2013 18:27

My 7 and 8 year olds are dying to see it, they loved the first one and I know they would be fine with it. Tbh only you know if your DS would genuinely be scared or whether you are being a bit precious Wink

CaptainSweatPants · 08/10/2013 18:27

My 7 year dd watched it & was fine
She watches dr who & the Harry potter films though so is used to it

NoComet · 08/10/2013 18:27

As for a PG film your DC is 7 not 4 so you are being ridiculous.

TigOldBitties · 08/10/2013 18:29

I took my 6 year old and she was absolutely fine seeing it. Also you need to tell the truth and shoulder the blame. You should have the courage of your convictions, if you think its an appropriate parenting decision stand by it.

JamieandtheMagicTorch · 08/10/2013 18:30

Ptricia

Do you know the OPs child better than she does?

JamieandtheMagicTorch · 08/10/2013 18:31

StarBallBunny

Do you know the OPs child better than she does?

LadyFlumpalot · 08/10/2013 18:32

I'm nearly 30 amd can't cope with most 18s, some 15s (Woman In Black will be etched in my brain FOREVER) and the occasional 12.

Different people are sensitive to different things so no, I don't think it's an issue to say he can't go. Just, as mentioned above, pitch it as you saying he can't rather than him being scared.

JamieandtheMagicTorch · 08/10/2013 18:33

What the BBFC says about PGs

Cataline · 08/10/2013 18:34

My DS (6) absolutely loved this film and straight away, wanted to watch the first one, read the books, become a Demi-God etc etc Grin
However, a couple of his best friends at school would absolutely hate to see this film and would find it all a bit too much. You know your ds OP, and if you think he really wouldn't cope with it then don't let him go. What will you do/say if he's upset by your decision?
Hopefully you can come to a solution that keeps you both happy.

insanityscratching · 08/10/2013 18:35

I took dd 10 to the cinema to watch it and she loved it. For me it was the upper limit of what I would have wanted her to see at age ten tbh. However I am a real wuss when it comes to films and don't like anything even moderately scary. For me, seven would be too young.

JamieandtheMagicTorch · 08/10/2013 18:40

Branleuse

Yes, that's the website I used

friday16 · 08/10/2013 18:42

PG means parental guidance peppinephrine which obviously means the children under 12 should be guided by their parent

You appear to be confusing PG with 12A.

SilverApples · 08/10/2013 18:45

It's why most primary schools won't show PGs unless the parents have given written permission.

Branleuse · 08/10/2013 18:46

ah ok, but tbf, it also makes happy feet sound a bit like a gore movie. I just thought it might help

BirdyArms · 08/10/2013 18:48

I took my 6 year old to see this because his 8 year old brother is completely obsessed by the Percy Jackson books and it was easier to take them both. He loved it and wasn't scared but I guess some 7 year olds might be. I didn't think it was particularly graphic, it is quite violent, but I didn't find any of it uncomfortable to watch with them. Unless you really think your son is going to be scared IMO you are being a bit over protective but that's your prerogative!

JamieandtheMagicTorch · 08/10/2013 18:48

Branleuse

Yes, it's a bit OTT Grin. But I found it helpful to warn my then-10 year old about some of the scarier stuff that was going to come up in a film.