To think a PG film isn’t suitable for reception?

[Rosa100]

Am I being really precious about this? My son told me tonight he’s scared and can’t stop thinking about a film he watched in school last week. It’s definitely a children’s film but I’d say one aimed at 7-8 years old + (in my opinion) . It’s a PG and he is in reception, just turned 5. He’s generally pretty sensitive and does get scared at films. He watches lots of TV but not really films for this reason. He said he didn’t tell the teacher he found it scary as he was trying to be ‘brave’ . However the other children noticed he was crying and told the teacher. They didnt tell me about the incident. I think if he was crying at a U film I wouldn’t feel so bad - but why show them a PG? I feel like mentioning it to the teacher but i’m wondering if I am being overprotective of my PFB so please let me know your thoughts!

We aren't allowed to show any films but U in my school unless we get parental permission . That's pretty standard now.

maybe try and focus more on him and how to deal with the films.as I think this will come up more so and if he does get scared its something he will need to combat. does he understand how its not real and the dressing up and all the people behind the cameras telling a story etc etc.
its not wrong to be scared of films.so adults still are! they can be for some.so if its effecting him aleady id try and help him out with that rather than going to the school.unless you think theyd do something about it.

They're unreasonable for showing the new one, the old one is miles better

We had to sign a permission slip very time when the teacher suggested a PG movie.

Ore than one a TA took out some children because it is different to watch a movie at school than at home and nobody made a fuss.

I would ask the school for their policy regarding movies and see what exact it says and go from there. PG is a bit strange, the old Star Wars are PG while nowadays some movies I would say DD, now 11, can watch are suddenly a 15.

My 5 and 3 year old DD’s love Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (both versions). What’s scary about rhem?

They should have told parents beforehand.

But then I have a DC who freaked out watching Numberjacks in Reception. To be fair, the Numbertaker is terrifying!

I had this exact conversation with our school.

You have to sign to say they can watch PG or above PG, and then they shpwed a PG to reception.

I pointed out (nicely) that the British Board of Film Censors suggests that PGare suitable for about age 6 and above. So NOT reception.
Therefore if they show them to reception, they need to ask permission.

We then had to have the same conversation in year 6 when some teacher wanted to show a 12.

I do think that reception teachers sometimes forget how little they are

At dds school they seek permission. If it was the original I don’t think that’s scary. But the newer one is nowhere near as good. And creepy. Speak to the teacher or drop an email.

My 5 and 3 year old DD’s love Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (both versions). What’s scary about rhem?
That’s great that your children love them. Other children don’t.

All your replies are making me think maybe it was the original one they watched as I can’t imagine they wouldn’t do a permission form if that’s the norm in most schools.

YANBU

Alright... I was just asking what other children consider scary about them? It was a genuine question.

They should of asked. That film is a bit creepy and I can see how an 5 year old might find it a bit scary. Maybe ask the school to ask parents before showing PGs.

DD1 was shown Sherlock Gnomes last week which I’ve just seen is a PJ. We weren’t asked permission.

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Our school asks before showing a PG. Wouldn't bother me tbh but Charlie and the Chocolate factory - both films and the book - are actually a bit dark imo.

My DS is scared of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory because of the way all the children “disappear” ie going down the chocolate tube, or down the bad egg machine etc. And he’s 7!! Very sensitive though

I would take that up with the school.
It’s very lax that they did not tell you.

I wouldn't have an issue with C&TCF personally but considering its a PG I don't think you'd be unreasonable to mentioned your concerns to the school. There are a million U films for them to chose from, it does seem unnecessary to show a PG film. My DS is 5 and LOVES it so I'm sure the teacher intended well...

Kateandme - thanks so much, that’s really helpful advice, I will definitely do that.

It is just lazy " teaching".

Bunging a film on is a well- known cop-out for teachers and TA's who've had enough by friday afternoon.

Perhaps the more pertinant question to the teacher would be " which of the Early Learning Goals was the film being used to enhance ??"

But then I have a DC who freaked out watching Numberjacks in Reception. To be fair, the Numbertaker is terrifying

Dd1(who once was so scared of a caterpillar, she shouted, 'Its going to kill us all!!!') was more terrified of Spooky Spoon....It's a FUCKING SPOON!!! Strange child.

Come on! Who isn't freaked out by Numberjacks?

My three year old loves “Chocolate Battery” as do my four year old twins I think it’s fine for reception.

@hazeyjane my friend’s DS was terrified of the hideous levitating spoon too! Between him and my DS CBeebies was a bloody minefield!