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3 year old going to see the new avengers film.

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NotUmbongoUnchained · 25/04/2018 21:44

Would you judge?

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DannyConcannon · 30/04/2018 07:57

Some of the pp’s comparing this film to Spider-Man and ghostbusters the likes. This isn’t in at all remotely in the same ballpark as that. This is very dark

The closest point of comparison in terms of tone and content is the (U-rated) Empire Strikes Back.

gussyfinknottle · 30/04/2018 08:08

You know your own child and your own parenting skills (or lack of). Traumatise your kid if you like and piss off other viewers at the same time. Job development be.

gussyfinknottle · 30/04/2018 08:09

That was actually "job done " but " job development be" sounds hilarious.

NotUmbongoUnchained · 30/04/2018 08:55

“Traumatise” Grin

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gussyfinknottle · 30/04/2018 08:58

Don't want to put spoilers on but if your kid is immune to some of the stuff that happens, you need to have a think about that.

NotUmbongoUnchained · 30/04/2018 09:03

No I really don’t. She’s an entirely normal nearly 4 year old who is able tell when a film is a film.
She’s not a sensitive child. Some kids aren’t.

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gussyfinknottle · 30/04/2018 09:05

You have a world beating genius who knows at nearly 4 never to be emotionally invested in a character. So envious of you.

NotUmbongoUnchained · 30/04/2018 09:06

No she’s just not thick.

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gussyfinknottle · 30/04/2018 09:08

You are such a delight. So glad you started this thread. The snide comments you are chucking out at everyone who isn't you are wonderful.

QuizzlyBear · 30/04/2018 09:11

I took my two to see the first Avengers movie at 5 and 7. They LOVED it and weren't phased at all. They've watched every one since and enjoyed them (almost as much as I did!)

That being said, I wouldn't have recommended anyone to take a 5 year old to see the latest film as it is MUCH more traumatic and emotional than previous films. The storylines are very complex and it's about 3 hours long so I'd say wait until it's on DVD etc and watch it with her somewhere that she can take a break if it gets a bit much.

Enjoy it when you see it, it's a corker!

NotUmbongoUnchained · 30/04/2018 09:12

Which is exactly what you’re doing gussy

Except this is my actually thread, you’re just weirdo who’s been hanging around it for days to make sad little digs at my parenting.

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NotUmbongoUnchained · 30/04/2018 09:14

quizzly

I’ve seen it twice! Took my nephew at the eeekend who’s 6 and I thought he was going to explode with joy!

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gussyfinknottle · 30/04/2018 09:22

Weirdos and drips disagree with you, op. Isn't that the point of this thread? You just want to slag off people who make different choices to you. Turns out. There's loads of us.

NotUmbongoUnchained · 30/04/2018 09:24

I don’t care if anyone disagrees with me Grin

But you’re attacking my parenting of a 3 year old you’ve never met. She’s actually really awesome.

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gussyfinknottle · 30/04/2018 09:25

I'm sure she is. Genuinely. But, spoiler alert- some people don't take toddlers to dramatic 3 hour long movies.

gussyfinknottle · 30/04/2018 09:28

Your op specifically asks if other people judge. And when they do, you start slagging then off.

QuizzlyBear · 30/04/2018 09:31

My two have already started pestering me about when the dvd is coming out so we can watch it again!

I think if you can monitor her watching it at home then it'll have less emotional impact, but as you know (trying to give no spoilers) it's upsetting! My friend's son (11) came out saying 'well that's it, my childhood is over!'

MrsPreston11 · 30/04/2018 09:40

Yes I am judging you.

Your child is too young to now the difference between reality and make believe.

Why are you so desperate for her to see these things? There are loads of appropriate kids films out all the time if you're that desperate to have your kids stare at a screen rather than do things.

Violence/danger/killing isn't something children should be exposed to and we're lucky enough to live in a society where many don't have to. And kids like yours are the reason I worry about what mine will hear at school.

obachan · 30/04/2018 09:45

It's so depressing that people apparently believe a 3-year old (or any young child) sitting placidly through a three-hour film with 'scenes of fairly graphic torture, scenes with limbs torn open and graphic realistic injuries from the beginning, beloved avengers dying in open-eyes, broken necked kind of ways' is a sign that they're brave, smart or in some way advanced.

If anything, the lack of any real reaction to horrible images is the problem, not the proof that everything's fine.

Still - it's obvious that many posters are really invested in being the Cool Parent, the one who isn't bound by all these stuffy rules and who laughs in the face of convention. The weird thing is the perception that this attitude is in any way unique or special. The fact that the cinema is packed with young kids should be enough to suggest that this is a boringly prevalent approach: expose your kids to any old shite, because as long as they're not crying or having nightmares then it must be fine.

MrsPreston11 · 30/04/2018 09:55

@obachan you managed to say everything I wish I was smart enough to!

My 5 year old has to cuddle us during most Disney films, people like the OP probably would laugh and see her as a cry baby or something.

I am proud that she has so much empathy and sensitivity that seeing others hurt/upset stirs that same emotion in her too.

NotUmbongoUnchained · 30/04/2018 10:08

Again, didn’t ask for you opinions. Just asked if you would judge, not why.
I really don’t care what you think of my parenting, there’s nothing wrong with my child. I’m not desperate for her to watch it, she wants to watch it and I know with her temperament and from watching other films, she will be absolutely fine.

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gussyfinknottle · 30/04/2018 10:09

So, you put something in AIBU because you don't want opinions Hmm. Do what you want, op. Don't even ask next time.

NotUmbongoUnchained · 30/04/2018 10:14

*My 5 year old has to cuddle us during most Disney films, people like the OP probably would laugh and see her as a cry baby or something.

I am proud that she has so much empathy and sensitivity that seeing others hurt/upset stirs that same emotion in her too*

Which is what my son is like. You don’t know that kids are different don’t you? My daughter still had all the same amounts of empathy as any other child, she’s just figured out earlier than others that films are films and different from real life. There’s nothing wrong with either child.
I’m 26 and I still cry at some films!

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Lalliella · 30/04/2018 10:14

The whole point of AIBU is to ask for people’s opinions OP. And of course sensible reasonable people would judge you for taking a 3 year old to such a dark and violent film. Let her enjoy her childhood. Don’t make her grow up before her time.

MrsPreston11 · 30/04/2018 10:49

So when you child who likes violence is watching marvel what does your sensitive one do?

Or does he have to sit and cry so his 3 year old sister can be exposed to adult content?