3 year old going to see the new avengers film.

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Would you judge?

I think OP started this thread so we would say we would judge and she could explain that she and her toddler are really cool so that's different.

Dh mentioned last night he was very worried about the latest avengers film (we're big fans) as apparently many people care out of the first showings in tears and so no I definitely wouldn't. Dd is 10 and I won't let her see it until I've vetted it. Just because dd at 3 isn't phased doesn't mean it's age appropriate. Dd1 (now 10) isn't scared of anything on tv as she's very aware of the line between fiction and fantasy (dd2 sobs at everything). I still only showed her Jurassic Park aged 9 and she saw gremlins recently (aged 10). It depends on the child and up to the parent but letting a 3 yo watch a pg13 (rated based on lots of research) is not okay in my opinion.

ghoul if you think that then you’re a bit wrong in the head. There’s nothing “cool” about watching a film.

Just read more of the thread. Some parents really do leave their brains behind when it comes to their children. It's not appropriate and you're being selfish. I won't let dd1 watch Ragnorok yet. I love the film but it's not appropriate for her let alone a 3 year old. Doubt you'll listen though as you seem to think the research, evidence and guidance doesn't apply to you and your special dd.

Well you obviously do think it's cool to take a 3 year old to see a film aimed aim teens and adults. And your opinion has obviously not changed despite most people who seen the film saying it's not appropriate.

This is not a borderline case of taking, say, a 7 year old, where reasonable people would have different views.

Well why did you post at all op?
Everyone who has seen it is saying it is not in the same vein as the other films and so does the rating
But you are deternined your ever so mature 3 yr old can deal with death and destruction so why bother asking?

It is not a cozy little super hero film it is much darker and more adult themed. I dont know any 3yr old who needs to see that or could 'understand' many of the themes in the film.

Let kids be kids for goodness sake, plenty time for other age rated films when they are old enough

Sometimes as parents we need to say "No its not for little kids." Its really not that hard to protect your childs innocence for a bit longer.

Why isn't it in a similar vein? Not similar to civil war, ragnarock or black panther?Skipped the middle bit of he thread- cos I saw the word spoilers!

@Tomboytown adults came out crying - it's part one of two so doesn't do the nicely wrapped up happy ending and people have said it's brilliant but most shocking yet. (I've not seen it yet).

I would judge. The Marvel films are getting more and more violent. I absolutely love them and so do my boys, but I'm still hesitant about taking my 8 year old.

Because most comic book movies follow a pattern of a dire situation that is made right by the end and it ends happily.

infinity war is a 2 part movie so it follows the pattern of other two part movies (think Back to the Future/Empire Strikes Back Return of the Jedi) so the first one ends pretty much in the middle when its dire

If the rumours are true, I'll be coming out crying.
I cried in the force awakens
How can it be sadder than the lion king?!

If I think it’s unsuitable obviously I won’t take her.
Sat in frankie and bennies now waiting for the doors to open. Very excited!

Oooo are you going to the movie after Frankie and Benny's?

We can't go today
my son thinks it opens tomorrow, if he finds out it's today, I'm in big trouble!

Yes. Big burger in frankies then straight in for the film. I’ve waited 10 years for this and I could puke I’m so excited.

Yep. I'd judge. It's not a children's film at all. It has adult themes and content.

Ooo I'm so jealous of that. I love Frank I and Benny's and then a movie.

I'm going tomorrow night, pre ordered popcorn combos! Can't wait! No time for food first though.

I’ll let you know my feelings afterwards! Won’t spoil anything though don’t worry.

It's not like the other films. Dd went to the midnight showing yesterday and her description of it was disturbing, she's 25, as are her friends who agreed with her.

I wouldn't judge that your taking a young child to see it but I would judge the fact that if it scares them and they start crying it's going to ruin the film for me and others (I can be selfish at times)

I saw it last night and without spoilers, it's quite upsetting at times.

I feel like a lot of the fun from these films is knowing your fave characters aren't really in any danger and they'll dust themselves off at the end. There's lots of silliness and jokes alongside the violence which takes the edge off a bit

This one is a lot darker though and I think might be a bit of a shock.

Oh who dies. Don't tell me. I can live with vision, ant man or dr strange.

Op has waited 10 years to see this film they say. Not sure the child's feelings matter.
Op, do what we do when there's a film you really want to see:Get childcare or wait for the dvd.

The people who say 'you just talk with your child through the film,' come on! You can't always explain violence away that easily, and not all the Marvel films are like for example Spiderman, there's been a few very disturbing scenes before, as I said before in one film a man was hung upside down and drowned, plus when they're turning some of them into superheroes there can be electric shocks etc. Why would you want to explain torture to a three year old? If they're not into Peppa and Paw Patrol, fine, but there's middle ground cartoons like Rescuebots, baby looney toons etc. Keep them as kids as long as possible-you dont want your child to be the one int he playground explaining older scenarios to children who are disturbed by what they're told