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Toddlers - Disney movies - Please vote

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Frozenprincess · 27/03/2023 14:24

NC for this - I am fuming!

So, I have a DS that goes to a gymnastics class for 3-4 year olds with parents present.

The instructor asked the kids last time who is the princess that likes snow and some kids replied “Elsa” . Then the instructor asked “And what Elsa does to things with the snow? They make them…” and then she expected the kids to say “Freeze”. She did all of that to teach them how to “freeze” and stop moving.

My point is that Frozen and many other Disney movies are not recommended by Disney to be watched by kids less than 5 years old and they should be watched with parental supervision up until 8 years old as there are some upsetting scenes.

For this reason our 3 year old DS has never watched Frozen, Moana etc. He just watched Peppa Pig, Bluey, Paw Patrol, Hollie & Ben etc.

Was it appropriate for the instructor to expect the 3 year olds kids to have watched Disney movies in order to participate in the class?

I honestly felt so sorry for our DS during the class! He is a very reserved and shy boy when in public and this whole thing just made it all even worse.

What do you all think?

YABU - Frozen is fine for 3 year olds
YANBU - Frozen is not fine until 5 year old as advised by Disney

OP posts:
greatchatter · 27/03/2023 15:00

And if the nursery/ reception class are anything like ours he will often have Disney movies on on a rainy day too, before he's five.

MyMachineAndMe · 27/03/2023 15:00

Lol when I was 4 I watched watership down!

Even if there are guidelines, you do know that you don't have to follow them to the letter, don't you?

Toottooot · 27/03/2023 15:02

Did you also shake with your fury too?

Original poster
Frozenprincess · 27/03/2023 15:02

I will try find the Frozen book and we will also listen to Disney playlist! Thanks for this advice, sounds good to me.

Even though most of you let your kids watch Disney movies, I am not convinced that is age appropriate.

From memory, I haven’t seen any Disney movies at the age of 3 when I was a kid. I saw lion king when I was in primary school and that was fine!

Why all this fuss about Disney at this young age? I think it is what it is!

OP posts:
Heronwatcher · 27/03/2023 15:02

I think the official guidance is PG?

https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/frozen-film-qxnzzxq6vlgtodk0mty0

So, sensibly, in my view it’s down to the parents/ child. Certainly though I don’t think there’s anything more disturbing in it than little red riding hood, or Snow White- in fact it’s loosely based on the snow queen and in my view is probably less traumatic!

Frozen

Frozen

https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/frozen-film-qxnzzxq6vlgtodk0mty0

webuiltthiscityonrockandwheat · 27/03/2023 15:02

My 2 year old is obsessed with peppa. Give me frozen any day, peppa is a judgmental little cow bag. Poor daddy pig being constantly fat shamed. I'd much rather have Olaf prancing about singing about summer

LotteLomax · 27/03/2023 15:02

You’re weird. Just get over yourself. And btw, I didn’t let my toddler watch Disney but no way I’d react like you have to the teacher. Bizarre.

ImAGoodPerson · 27/03/2023 15:02

Frozenprincess · 27/03/2023 14:58

Whoever asked this is what Google comes up with when you ask for what age group the movie is appropriate for.

I prefer to check out these things myself to find out what is appropriate as opposed to believe everything I read on the Internet. Surely as a parent you know your own child. Some of the Disney films are lovely, the DCs just adored them and they visited Disney several times before they were 5. They just loved it.

roarfeckingroarr · 27/03/2023 15:03

You have to be kidding...

My 2 year old DS loves Moana. I like that he watches a film with a strong female lead.

Littleelffriend · 27/03/2023 15:04

My 2 year old has watched frozen

Tiani4 · 27/03/2023 15:04

It is surprising that most of you say “YABU” while the advice for that young kids is not to watch Disney movies, but it’s good to know what other parents do.

But as a parent you watch it with your child , cuddle them and fast forward through any bits that you think might be too scary. That's what the advice means and the same
Way health and safety warning advice says do not eat/ touch on things that are clearly obvious you shouldn't eat or touch..! Use your discretion.

Your child will grow up how you parent him. If you decide to exclude him from so many wonderful magical Disney and pixar films and stories before he goes to school, I think you will get a nervous overly sheltered child you create.

You so know the original Grimm stories were very graphic, the original Cinderella story had the step sister cutting off her toes to fit in the tiny glass slipper . Disney doesn't include that...!!! Wink

They are such magical worlds in films, I wish you'd watch it first then sit with your DS if you decide he can cope. I always fast forwarded first part of Finding Nemo until mine were 3.5 years ok but they loved the "Fish are Friends not Food " shark quotes ...! Grin

InTheFutilityRoomEatingBiscuits · 27/03/2023 15:04

IME, and you may well agree as your DC gets older OP, it’s not toddlers that are scared by scary scenes.

Toddlers and preschoolers often look straight past the things we think might worry them or the scary scenes/implications go straight over their heads. They often can’t quite grasp the meaning and develop a fear of it by applying it to their own lives. My DC were far more likely to be scared by something at 5+ when they actually grasped the concept and/or related it to the real world.

if you google the same thing for peppy pig you’ll see it’s aimed at children 4-6 years.

Mariposista · 27/03/2023 15:05

This is hilarious. Do some women actually have this much time on their hands? I envy them hahahaha

Littlebummybums · 27/03/2023 15:05

Peak Mumsnet 🤣

MotherOfHouseplants · 27/03/2023 15:06

greatchatter · 27/03/2023 14:55

Yep, most Disney movies are five and over. I was always surprised when dc's peers were/are into things that weren't recommended for their age. As proven by this thread, most parents
don't care apparently.
You know your child and you chose what is appropriate for them - don't feel pressured (or surprised) by what is popular.

You are so right. You and the OP obviously just love your children more than the rest of us.

Now please do excuse me. My three-year-old's vape needs refilling.

ImAGoodPerson · 27/03/2023 15:06

Frozenprincess · 27/03/2023 15:02

I will try find the Frozen book and we will also listen to Disney playlist! Thanks for this advice, sounds good to me.

Even though most of you let your kids watch Disney movies, I am not convinced that is age appropriate.

From memory, I haven’t seen any Disney movies at the age of 3 when I was a kid. I saw lion king when I was in primary school and that was fine!

Why all this fuss about Disney at this young age? I think it is what it is!

Surely you can say the same about anything, the fuss is the same as anything made for kids, they love the characters, the stories, the songs. Any scary bits are really mild and not really scary at all. There are loads better than Frozen also, mine loved the older ones such as Pinnochio, Snow White, Peter Pan, Jungle book etc.

NeverApologiseNeverExplain · 27/03/2023 15:07

Don’t just listen to the songs, watch the animations that go with them. I’d forgotten about Olaf’s “In Summer” song, DS loved that.

Tiani4 · 27/03/2023 15:08

@MotherOfHouseplants

You are so right. You and the OP obviously just love your children more than the rest of us.

Now please do excuse me. My three-year-old's vape needs refilling.

GrinGrinGrin

I had to call mine down from the chimney first before I got them to serve up dinner , they were a bit wiggly and sooty but hey ho it needed sweeping...

skgnome · 27/03/2023 15:08

Most Disney movies are PG - yes they do have a disclaimer since they do have scary scenes
not inappropriate and if you had sat with any preschooler watching a Disney movie /show you’ll soon notice their limits
as others have said, peak Disney years are under 5…
I know my DD and most kids at her preschool class lived in princess dresses
and it’s not like the instructor asked them to act the movie then and there, it was just ONE instruction, I’m failing to see how would that make your DS feel not included

HoneyPotBee · 27/03/2023 15:09

It’s so sad that this world has come to this 😥

PuttingDownRoots · 27/03/2023 15:10

If you don't know any Frozen songs... how do you know your son has never listened to any?

coffeecupsandwaxmelts · 27/03/2023 15:10

Three is prime Disney age.

You're being bknkeezz

coffeecupsandwaxmelts · 27/03/2023 15:10

You're being bonkers.

neverknowinglyunreasonable · 27/03/2023 15:12

I can't believe how many people here let their children watch inappropriate films. My neighbours cousin let her child watch Frozen and Frozen 2 aged 4 and then the next year her child's teeth started falling out!

Let that be a warning to you all.

Toottooot · 27/03/2023 15:12

How can you judge when you let your geet watch Peppa Pig - nope soz hun.

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