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To not let me kids see the barbie movie

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KingsHeath53 · 23/07/2023 10:33

My sons, 6 and 7, are desperate to see the barbie movie. I told them it’s for grown ups and they were gutted.

I saw it last night and actually didn’t think it was very inappropriate. Few references to adult themes but nothing worse than in a lot of family shows like the Simpsons. That said I think maybe the middle section about feminist theory and cultural representation might go over their heads 🙃

Though as young men maybe it would be good exposure?

Anyway I’m still saying no unless mumsnet thinks I’m being mean…

YABU - 6 and 7 year old kids can see the Barbie movie

YANBU - they’re too young

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oblada · 23/07/2023 10:36

I let my kids see most movies they want. Unless wildly inappropriate. I am responsible for their upbringing and a movie isn't going to define their character, moral standpoint or perception. If the movie turns out to be more inappropriate than I expected then we talk about it. It's just a movie!!

Yamatoosogani · 23/07/2023 10:37

I dont think its a film for kids.

Slobberchops1 · 23/07/2023 10:37

from the lips I’ve seen I don’t think they would like it . It looks aimed at teenagers

Ponoka7 · 23/07/2023 10:38

My GC are 6&8, from what I've read it isn't really an interesting film for that age group. The cinema isn't cheap so I'm giving it a miss. We are going to see Elemental instead.

YabbaDabbaDooooo · 23/07/2023 10:39

I think it's aimed at an older audience really.

But yours are not 'young men', they're small children and if you don't want them to see it, that's your decision to make.

Curtains70 · 23/07/2023 10:40

I wouldn't bother purely because the cinema is expensive and I think they would be bored. I don't have any worries about it being inappropriate really.

Ylvamoon · 23/07/2023 10:41

You've seen it- me too!
So you'll know that they will be bored. Therefore I wouldn't take them at their ages- unless you get tickets very cheaply.

RhosynBach · 23/07/2023 10:42

My 6 year old Barbie mad niece went and was bored stiff because she hadn’t got a clue what was going on. My sister loved it though. I’m not taking my 7 year old because I think she would also be bored

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KingsHeath53 · 23/07/2023 10:42

YabbaDabbaDooooo · 23/07/2023 10:39

I think it's aimed at an older audience really.

But yours are not 'young men', they're small children and if you don't want them to see it, that's your decision to make.

I mean men of the future, so an early discussion of feminist issues is maybe never too early maybe. That said if they don’t understand it, it is too early.

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KingsHeath53 · 23/07/2023 10:44

RhosynBach · 23/07/2023 10:42

My 6 year old Barbie mad niece went and was bored stiff because she hadn’t got a clue what was going on. My sister loved it though. I’m not taking my 7 year old because I think she would also be bored

Super helpful thanks.

I think mine would definitely enjoy the bits with the singing and dancing but that’s only about 20 minutes from the whole film.

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Archeron · 23/07/2023 10:45

It’s a 12 rating for a reason. Not suitable for kids under 12.

JazbayGrapes · 23/07/2023 10:45

YABU, but at their ages, they could be easily distracted with any other film. Transformers?

toomuchfaster · 23/07/2023 10:46

It's rated 12a and my friend took her 10year old who was bored so I'm not taking my DD at 9 as it's likely to be a waste of money.

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KingsHeath53 · 23/07/2023 10:48

Archeron · 23/07/2023 10:45

It’s a 12 rating for a reason. Not suitable for kids under 12.

It’s a 12a which is parent discretion for children under that age. I wouldn’t break the law by taking them to see a film they legally weren’t allowed to 😂

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SunnySummerPlease · 23/07/2023 10:48

I saw it with my 10 yr old DD who enjoyed it but there were a lot of bored younger kids getting fidgety in the cinema, it’s not for little kids.

GourmetLettuceMix · 23/07/2023 10:50

My 6 and 8yo boys wanted to go but I refused to take them (I went with my 10yo daughter). Glad I didn't as they would have been bored. My 10yo claims to have enjoyed it but honestly I dont know what she got out of it. I thought it was thoroughly entertaining,

MrsBennetsPoorNerves · 23/07/2023 10:53

I don't think it would do them any harm to see it, but it would probably be a waste of money as I doubt it would be interesting for young kids.

DD (18) and I went to see it yesterday and we loved it, but it really isn't a film aimed at young children.

MrsBennetsPoorNerves · 23/07/2023 10:54

I would add, I'm all in favour of exposing young children to feminist ideas, but I think there are more age appropriate ways of teaching kids about this stuff than watching this film, as a lot of it would almost certainly go over their heads.

Gruffaflo · 23/07/2023 10:55

I wouldn't see an issue with them watching it, whether they'd be engaged through the whole film is another matter. I'd probably wait until it is released to be honest unless you can get some good value cinema tickets.

Fizzology · 23/07/2023 10:55

Great film, but would be terribly boring for under-12s, I should think. A glitzy pink meditation on the patriarchy, capitalism and mortality... not very fun for young kids.

Everyone else should see it!

Mum45678 · 23/07/2023 10:57

I took my 11yo and 8yo (9 soon) DD. Both enjoyed it but I think a lot of it went over the younger one’s head. We talk a lot about the patriarchy and feminism in our house though!

I wouldn’t take 6 or 7yo to see it personally. Elemental would be a much better choice.

Changes17 · 23/07/2023 10:58

Took DD12 last night after much nagging. She loved it, and I enjoyed it too. She’s quite a grown up 12 though. Neither of us have ever had a Barbie…

Taylorswiftly23 · 23/07/2023 10:59

If you can be assured that they’ll sit through it without being a PITA then I’d take them. Valuable early lesson in mum knows best because they WILL be bored 😀

Changes17 · 23/07/2023 11:00

Wouldn’t have taken a 6yo though.

continentallentil · 23/07/2023 11:02

I haven’t seen it - but if you have and you say you think it’s harmless, then why not?

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