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Son has bought innapropriate DVD with his own money

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jesusofutopia · 27/12/2008 14:14

DH took our son shopping to spend his christmas money today and he came back with "Family Guy" DVD boxset which cost him £20.

He's only 8, has seen 'non-rude' parts on youtube and loves it, he's so pleased with it but I know he really shouldn't be allowed to watch it.

But he's spent £20 of his own money on it I've not seen it, is it really bad?

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Lilybeto · 27/12/2008 16:30

Friends of mine have bought it for their 3 year old because he finds it funny. I think it's ridiculous to do this. At this rate he'll be allowed to watch 18s before he is 8!

aGalChangedHerName · 27/12/2008 16:43

God no i wouldn't let him watch it. My ds2 who is 13 watches his db's DVD's but i don't like him doing it. The programme is shit IMO.

lou031205 · 27/12/2008 16:51

Actually, I think there must be a little more to this. Your son couldn't have bought that with his own money - they wouldn't legally be allowed to serve him.

So, I would imagine that your DH would have had to pay, meaning that he condoned the purchase.

If you don't think it is suitable, I would confiscate it, explain that he can watch it when he is older, and you will keep it for him, and replace his Christmas money. I would see this as your DH's fault because your son couldn't have made the purchase without his help.

piscesmoon · 27/12/2008 16:59

If it has a 15 certificate I would take it away and say that I would keep it until he was 15yrs-giving him the money. Your DH shouldn't have bought it and he must have done because your DS wouldn't have been able to buy it.

FunnyLittleFrog · 27/12/2008 17:10

No way should he be watching this - it's a 15 for a very good reason. Take it back and get him something age appropriate.

Would your DH benefit from watching this?

mumeeee · 27/12/2008 17:14

It's not suitable for an 8 year old.Your DH shouldn't have bought it.I'd take it away from him and give him his money back.

cornsilk · 27/12/2008 17:21

My ds (10)wants to watch this as his friend (9) is allowed. There's no way. It's not aimed at children at all.

ThePregnantMerryYuleWitch · 27/12/2008 18:03

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SugarBird · 27/12/2008 19:07

Very tricky as he's spent his own money but I'd take it back as it really is unsuitable. My 14yo ds loves it but tbh I'm not totally comfortable with it even at his age (but then I generally don't let him play 15/18 games either [controlling mum emoticon], much to his annoyance.)

goldFAQinsenceandmyrrh · 27/12/2008 19:09

Take it back and get something else. Family Guy totally unsuitable for a child, very adult humour, (and even then it's a very black type of humour).

Coldtits · 27/12/2008 19:19

He'd actually be better off watching Bottom. THAT'S how inappropriate family Guy can be.

I do find it hilarious - but SERIOUSLY not for children.

NancysGarden · 27/12/2008 19:31

omigodde, I would try to persuade him (use bribery, top the money up if necessary) to swap for something else. It is adult humour dressed up as kids' telly because it's a cartoon. Not like simpsons, nothing for the kids except this fact. (Maybe you could keep it for yourself, it is fucking funny! )

MKG · 27/12/2008 19:42

I'm 29 and I get offended by "Family Guy".

Who care if it was bought with his own money. It's still your house.

nooka · 27/12/2008 19:52

Family Guy is not for children at all. Just because it's a cartoon does not mean it is appropriate (there are lots of cartoons which are adult, so it is something to be generally aware of). Personally I think it is very funny, but it is very dark humour, and the sort that kids might think is funny for all the wrong reasons. dh used to watch it occasionally when the children were around, but now they are old enough (8 and 9) to pay attention has stopped. They will have to be a good few years older and more mature before they see it again. You are supposed to be shocked at the content, and younger children are just not sophisticated enough for that. If you want him to feel he is still on the edge, then I'd get Futurama instead. Still a bit adult, but without the really difficult stuff.

smartiejakeonachristmascake · 27/12/2008 19:53

Absolutely no way I would even let my nearly 13 year old watch this, never mind an 8 year old.

I love the show BTW but in no way like the Simpsons.

melpomene · 27/12/2008 20:53

Not suitable for an 8yo. I love the show but as others have said it has a lot of dark and explicit humour, jokes about necrophilia, rohypnol etc

Although I do let my 3yo watch this clip on Youtube.

mysteryfairy · 28/12/2008 11:59

My DSs age 13 and 12 are allowed to watch some 15 rated stuff, if it has been vetted, and Family Guy is definitely off limits - even my DH who annoys me with his laxness agrees. It is not remotely comparable to the Simpsons.

If you can afford to I would reimburse DS for the box set (as it was his dad's fault it was purchased) and let him have another go at spending his own money.

paolosgirl · 28/12/2008 12:06

My 11 and 9 year olds are not allowed to watch Family Guy - it may be a cartoon, but it's not for kids, and certainly not for an 8 year old. Your DH must have handed the money over, because the shop assistant would not have sold it to a child.

I'd be having Words with my DH, I'd take it back to the shop and return it if I could, and if they wouldn't accept it back I would reimburse my DS for the DVD.

kslatts · 28/12/2008 12:25

I have never seen it, but I wouldn't let my 9 year old watch anything with a 15 certificate.

KatieScarlett2833 · 28/12/2008 16:01

My DH allowed our DS (12) to watch this against my wishes. How I enjoyed DH having to explain to DS what a "butt plug" was.

No no no, confiscate at once.

MerryMadMarg · 29/12/2008 09:56

NOOOOO!!!!! You should NOT let him watch it! No need to make excuses, there's a rating on the dvd, and he's too young, that's it!

There are a LOT of smutty things on there that are so inappropriate for young children (hysterically funny for adults, though, I love watching it!)

purepurple · 29/12/2008 10:00

to buy a 15 rated DVD you need to be 15 at least, not 8. I think the adult who allowed your son to buy this needs to reimburse him and find something more appropriate

TWINSETinapeartree · 29/12/2008 10:03

My dp watches it and finds it hilarious, I would never let an 8 year old watch it.

If you think that your 8 year old has been complicit in buying it I would march them to a charity shop and hand it over making it clear they are not going to get the money back. BUT you dh must have paid at the counter and he should know better.

LadyMuck · 29/12/2008 10:05

Well, I would say that this is really your dh's issue as much as yours (more in fact as he was the adult who bough it). What does your dh think now that he fully realises that this is not The Simpsons?

LynetteScavo · 29/12/2008 10:13

It has a 15 certificate for a reason. Your DH needs to give your DS £20 to buy himself something suitable. Ebay Family Guy- after you've clonked your DH over your head with it.

This is exactly the kind of thing my suposidly inteligent responsible DH would do!