Should I get parental permission for PG movie?

[Welshmaenad]

It is DD's 9th birthday soon and we are I ring a small local hall with a projection screen o she can have a 'movie party' - invites will suggest children come in pj's/onesies and bring a pillow or beanbag to lounge on, we are putting gym mats down over carpeted floor for them to sit and watch the movie.

DS has decided she wants to show Big Hero 6 so I'm going to order the dvd but it's a PG. Most children will be her age but done may be younger as she's in a split year 3/4 class and is also inviting brownies so some may be cusp of 6/7 as well as a few younger siblings.

Do I need to put on the invite that we may show a PG film? Dd reminded me that for school/brownie events where pg films have been shown parents have had to sign a form. It wouldn't even occur to me to be bothered by it but evidently some are. Equally I don't want to look a twit. She missed out on a party last year as my DM had just died and I was in no fit state to organise so I really, really want it to be well attended and a success for her.

Put the name of the film on the invite and let them decide for themselves. I think you are highly unlikely to have anyone drop out. If they do, can i come? Sounds like a great party and my (teen) children raved about the film.

Aww sorry to hear about your DM

Why not just write on the back of the invite, "We'll be watching Big Hero 6, which is rated PG".

That way if they accept the invite, they're accepting that their kids will watch the film.

Just say what film you are showing, and put the rating in brackets. That way parents can make an informed choice. Although it's not something many will have an issue with, IMO.

I want to go to Derek's DS's party if she's showing Chucky!

My DH is currently watching Pet Semetary and has suggested we show that instead because it's got cute cats in it and all nine year old girls love cats. He'll be confined to the kitchen on popcorn duty.

All mumsnetters very welcome, I've negotiated a 50% off deal with the local Dominos and there will be pizza up the wazoo. I get so tense about parties, you'd think I was planning a Royal Wedding.

Sorry to hear about your loss, and hope your daughter's party is SUPER. It sounds great. I'd throw in sleeping bags, duvets, blankets as well.

I would always, always, always check with parents (there's bound to be some sickly child who suffers from nightmares!) (and if you're having a sleepover after, they'll be your problem!) I don't even let my daughter's friends watch post-watershed stuff we've recorded at our house without either checking with parent or confirming they know the programmes ("name some characters").

If your daughter wants the flick to be a surprise, text the parents, otherwise put the name of the film and the certificate on the invite.

Hope your DD has a great night.

I don't even know what a wazoo is but I'm so coming to your party if you're having pizza.

I'm there. I love pizza and I've not seen the film!

Thing is, if I tell DD that a bunch of grown ups she's never met before are coming to her party, she will be genuinely delighted. Then immediately worry that we're going to need a bigger cake.

Then be immediately disappointed that we're not all that grown up

Worra, is there someone I need to inform before I let you watch a PG movie?

Yes, the local authorities

I shall send them a permission slip. No more than £5 spending money may be brought.

I only want to come if cunty dog will be there.

I am most insistent that both cuntydog and inlaws will be many miles away.

'Cuntydog' is now a thing in my predictive text.

Big Hero 6 is wonderful.

I was very brave in the cinema I howled while my children laughed and passed tissues

I loved it too Eigg.

Especially the 'sneaking in drunk' scene. Then 4 year old ds turned and sagely informed me "that's a bit like Daddy when he's eaten lots of beer".

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