Seriously???? Did I goof here??

[Jennasis]

During the summer camp that I run, the kids get to watch a movie during their lunch hour. It usually takes two or three days to get through a whole movie since they only have an hour for lunch. Today I was approached by a dad and questioned about my choice of movie for yesterday (and today's) viewing. He didn't seem to think highly of my choice, though he never came right out and said he disapproved of it. The movie?

Who Framed Roger Rabbit...

The youngest kids in camp are 9 and the oldest is 14. Last week they watched Chiken Little, and tomorrow they choose between Monster's Inc and Toy Story.

So is the movie they are watching right now innappropriate viewing? PS, the kids are loving it.

 

[ducklite]

I don't see a problem with your choice. That's been one of DS's favorites since he was about eught or so.

Anne

 

[mickeyboat]

Do you send a notice home ahead of time telling parents which movies the kids will be seeing?

Is there an alternative activity in case parents don't feel the movie is appropriate?

People are weird about what their kids watch. My kids are go with the flow kind of kids, but some movies most people think are o.k. for their kids, are a bit intense for mine - Finding Nemo is a good example.

Denae

 

[The Mystery Machine]

Oh yea...alot of folks HATE Roger Rabbit. I remember when it came out, parents were mad.

You don't have consent forms to sign off on the movie choices?

 

[disykat]

I've never seen the movie, but my first impression from memory is that I had heard the fem fatale character was highly sexualized. That's the only thing I remember hearing about the movie. Is that what he was referencing?

 

[The Mystery Machine]

I've never seen the movie, but my first impression from memory is that I had heard the fem fatale character was highly sexualized. That's the only thing I remember hearing about the movie. Is that what he was referencing?

It could be the references to alcoholism, the baby smoking, the bullets in the gun trying to kill people....
and oh....the squeaky shoe....we always are sad when he kills the squeaky shoe.

 

[mickeyfan2]

It is rated PG, so I don't see a problem.

I probably would send home the movie list for the summer and ask parents which movies they would like their kids to see.

 

[Blondy876]

I have to admit I let my 8 year old watch just about anything but Who framed Roger rabbit would have bothered me. I have seen it myself several times and I don't feel it's appropriate for kids. I probably wouldn't have thrown a fit but I would have said something.

I think sending home a possible viewing list would be a great idea. That way parents could approach you and talk before their child views something they don't want them to see.

 

[Jennasis]

Actually he said something to the effect of there being bad language in the movie. I already had to cross off all of Harry Potter (since many of the holy rollers around here are shrieking about the witch-craft stuff).

This particular dad has been oddly protective of his daughter over everything. WOuldn't let her go with the rest of the campers to the pool at the Y. Daughter said he doesn't "like" public pools. He insists on being present when his daughter is riding (it's a horse camp) even though we ask parents to come on Friday for a fun-show and exhibition. He prodded her into not eating lunch with the others today, convincing her to go home with him for lunch and then be driven (By him) to the afternoon activity (which is a field trip to our local vets office) and then immediately driven home (By him) instead of going back to the recreation department for arts and crafts with the others. The kid has shown no sign of seperation anxiety or of being upset being away from home. I'm not sure if the whole lunch thing is because of the movie or because he's bizarrely over protective of her. I have 12 campers altogether and 5 CIT's ages 12-15 helping me with camp.

 

[mickeyboat]

He sounds like a fruit loop, IMO.

Here's an idea for next year. In the info packet that goes home before camp starts, include a list of movies, and ask the kids to vote on them. The ones with the most votes will be played, and parents will have an opportunity to see what you have in mind for movies, and express their concerns at the beginning, without you having to get a permission slip.

 

[The Mystery Machine]

For example if the rating is NOT G, I have to sign a consent form for anything other than G, even for my 16yodd in High School.

Now as far as the dad doing the other stuff....well, sounds like he has issues.

 

[Jennasis]

Well, we'll have to institute the rule for next year I guess as this is the last week of camp. I had mentioned to him that I really wanted to show "Bedknobs and Broomsticks" and it was obvious he had never heard of the film but assumed it was another "pagan" film.

 

[amy4bruce]

DD7 loves the film. Neither DW nor I find anything outrageously inappropriate for her in it. There are a few double entendres, but they go over her head.

The problem, as I see it, is that every parent has different standards. Never mind Harry Potter - try showing some of these parents The Wizard of Oz. There was a thread here last year from a parent who was incensed that, before Cars, the showed a trailer for Flicka, using the word "damn." (Sorry if the filter bleeped it.)

I doubt seriously if you're going to make everybody happy.

 

[Keli]

I've only seen bits and pieces of the movie (or can only remember bits and pieces if I've seen the whole thing, lol) but I do remember there were a lot of parents unhappy with this cartoon when it was made for some reason.

I do know that certain types of movies are too intense for sensitive kids. My dd watched a kiddie monster movie when she was six (I want to say "Little Monsters" but not sure...) and she was having nightmares for a while. She can tell you which movie it was, as a matter of fact I heard her telling this story to someone the other night. She was pretty traumatized by the whole thing if she still remembers it now.

 

[RunDanceSkate]

Since the movie is PG you should have parents permission. Without parental consent I would only show G rated movies.

Who framed Roger is DH's fav movie, but our kids (13 and 10) haven't watched it yet. We have always considered it an adult cartoon. My kids have seen all the Harry Potter movies as well as numerous dance movies, certainly anything PG or PG14 but nothing rated R yet. So I don't think we are too prudish.

I hate when teachers put movies on during lunch. The last think I need is for my kids to learn to eat in front of the tube. Lunch should be for socializing, and chatting with your friends as well as learning the art of chew first then speak.

C

 

[cardaway]

Not a movie I would show a group of kids witout permission because of things in the movie tha many would find objectionable for young kids. Personally I would stick to G rated unless there is prior approval.

When it comes to G rated movies I agree with not getting approval first. Way too many parents to try and get to agree. I doubt all of them could ever agree on any one film. If a child is bothered by the movie they can always do something else.

 

[Daxx]

Not only do I have to get approval from my principal on what movies I want to show in my Kdg. class, they can only be G rated, I also have to notify parents of what movie will be shown and have to demonstrate how it ties into my lesson plan. I teach Kdg. There are several movies out there that I'd love my kids to watch but cannot b/c they're PG. Are they inappropriate? No -- it's just that they have the PG rating and I'm not allowed to show them. I'm trying to think of one off-hand, but I can't.

If I opt to include a fun movie here and there on a spur of the moment type thing, I have to submit a list of movies I'd like to show throughout the year on "fun movie day", have it pre-approved by the principal and send home a copy of the list before I show the movies on it. That way, the parents can, tell me if they want their child removed for the movie.

This past school year, DS (4th grade) came home from school and said "We watched White Fang and the guy said Damn in the movie!" he thought it was the greatest thing since sliced bread that they saw a movie w/a curse word in it in school (Catholic school nonetheless). Now, I know he's heard the word before and knows that he's not allowed to use it ... but there were lots of parents who were mad.

The only way you'll make parents happy is if you notify them about the movie the day before you show it and give them the option to ask for an alternate activity. Even then, you'll prob. have some parent smoking mad that their kid can't be w/his friends b/c of the movie.

Don't sweat it, sweetie. You're always going to have someone who isn't happy about something.

 

[Becky2005]

For example if the rating is NOT G, I have to sign a consent form for anything other than G, even for my 16yodd in High School.

I agree. I know we have to sign permisison slips for *anything* rated PG, even for my middle schooler plus some of the regular movies have edited school versions (or at least Lion King did because my DD was saying "hey wait, they cut that part out for I think it was a Scar scene -- I forget which scene).

I, personally, wouldn't have chosen Roger Rabbit. I remember seeing that in the theatres when it came out & if I recall it seemed geared toward an older audience than your typical Disney type movies. I don't know if I would have had a problem with it per se (as I can't remember much of the movie other than Jessica rabbit definitely not your average rabbit. ).

 

[almburr]

DD's history class were going to watch "Hildago" but someone said it was inapropiate.

Good Grief.

World history wanted to show "shindlers list" but to much violence. I find that movie as a must see for a students.

 

[GoofieRuthie]

I wouldn't care if my kids watched it, but then I don't monitor what they watch. No matter what you show, you are going to offend someone. There was a thread on here about DISNEY movies that parents wouldn't let their kids watch. I couldn't believe some of the reasons. But, to each their own.