To not allow my 9yo ds to watch fast and furious?

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It's a 15 cert and my boyfriend brought the DVD round for him and DS to watch, I have to admit I've not seen it before as not my thing at all.... They started watching and 10-15 mins in it was quite violent and sweary, did a quick google and it says has sexual references, use of the 'n' word, strong violence including someone having oil poured in their mouth, etc and not suitable for under 13/14 year olds at the youngest... So I said can you watch something else please, and turned it off.. OH says I'm being too strict and that his kids (now older) watched it at that age..... AIBU? Would the film have been ok for anyone that knows of it?

Definitely your call - personally, I wouldn't.

My DS at 9 wouldn't have been ready, my DD who will be 9 in 2 months is still stuck into Mr. Tumble, so absolutely not.

I try not to judge what others choose for their children, but don't really grasp the urge to rush them to maturity.

I just asked DS, and he says even at 16, there is nothing appealing to him about that movie series...

Totally unsuitable for children - the certificate is there for a reason. I have seen it many times and wouldn't let a child watch it - it has sex, violence and bad language in it.

Definitely not suitable for a 9 year old, YANBU.

The idea that a child is mature and therefore the certificate doesn't matter is just stupid. The certificate is there for the very reason of not exposing children to things they shouldn't see at an age where they can't process it effectively.

YANBU. The later the content of such films becomes the norm the better. It's not wise to become desensitised to the content too soon.

No way would I let a 9 year old watch any of the Fast and Furious series. It is full of adult themes, that are not appropriate for children.
(I say this as a F&F fan)
stick to your guns, there are hundreds of other films much more suitable for a 9 year old.

My ds2 is 10 and I didn't let him watch it either. Age ratings are there for a reason

No I wouldn't. My son is 9 and has watched some 12 s but not 15.

It has fuck all to do with him what you decide your DS can watch/not watch, I haven't see the film but would agree that most 15s are for 13/14 YOs at the youngest, some at maybe 12 if it's only the swears that make it that rating, but definitely not 9.

Why did he think it was OK to argue the toss do you think? Is he thinking it'll 'man up' your DS a bit? Or that he knows him better than you and he won't be affected by anything in the film?

Did he say anything in front of your DS? Any other decisions he thinks are his to take with your DS?

Its your choice as you know your children best. I'm personally very liberal when it comes to film certificats but only when they are worth while films. So Fast and Furious at age 9 I would say no. You could put on any action film with a lower age rating and they would enjoy it just as much.

Tbh I'm a bit confused that you feel the need to ask. Your child, your rules and your bf needs to keep his beak out.

Did he tell you you were too strict in front of your ds?