Someone just tried to tell me that Cars 2 IS inappropriate...

[Tinkermommy]

FWIW, here are links to a couple of the movie trailers. They clearly show guns and explosions, and car chases so it shouldn't have come as a complete surprise unless you didn't happen to see any of them.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFTfAdauCOo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGHwlExcaqU

 

[Nancyg56]

The signature was supposed to be funny and sarcastic, a cause of light amusement and giggling. I guess sarcasm doesn't work over here....

I'm surprised at all the chat about my age. Normally, I fit in with adults because I share most of their views about life and whatnot. It doesn't phase me, but it DOES hurt to be called immature, rude, and stupid when that's obviously not what I set out to be. I try to act like an adult, and that's why I'm here. I'm sorry I've let you all down.

The signature is not funny, it is childish. It is not always easy to get sarcasm across on a message board so you need to try to consider how things read to folks who do not know you, cannot hear you voice when you talk and cannot see your face.

 

[bombygriz]

I figured out how to edit the title. Spelling and grammar fixed.

I do believe that six is too young to see a PG film, and that was what I thought the film in question was rated. Now that I know it is not, I don't understand how people can come out of the theater and say 'That was inappropriate and nobody should EVER watch it'. I must add, the woman's post was warning other parents not to take their kids to see it, so she was not speaking in terms of her child only. Why should she ruin a good film?

I guess the point is moot. The thread was more of a vent than one for discussion. I feel kind of terrible, knowing that I've tarnished the reputation of younger members here, and my own. I'm sorry.

 

[NHdisneylover]

Yeah, pretty much. I'm used to being bullied.

The signature was supposed to be funny and sarcastic, a cause of light amusement and giggling. I guess sarcasm doesn't work over here....

I'm surprised at all the chat about my age. Normally, I fit in with adults because I share most of their views about life and whatnot. It doesn't phase me, but it DOES hurt to be called immature, rude, and stupid when that's obviously not what I set out to be. I try to act like an adult, and that's why I'm here. I'm sorry I've let you all down.

Do you actually consider the posts on this thread bullying

As to your signature--no ti does not come across as funny and sarcastic. If that was your intent, I am sorry but it failed (as the poster below says). Also, per the posting guidelines, sarcasm is not allowed (rule number 4). I am not overly fond of that rules because I think sarcasm can be pretty great, BUT I do try to follow the rules, and certainly do not flaunt them in my signature. Maybe one reason it is not allowed is that it is so hard to get the "tone" and realize that is what it is on a message board maybe a few appropriately placed smilies would help people to know when you are joking?

The signature is not funny, it is childish. It is not always easy to get sarcasm across on a message board so you need to try to consider how things read to folks who do not know you, cannot hear you voice when you talk and cannot see your face.

 

[bombygriz]

Do you actually consider the posts on this thread bullying

As to your signature--no ti does not come across as funny and sarcastic. If that was your intent, I am sorry but it failed (as the poster below says). Also, per the posting guidelines, sarcasm is not allowed (rule number 4). I am not overly fond of that rules because I think sarcasm can be pretty great, BUT I do try to follow the rules, and certainly do not flaunt them in my signature. Maybe one reason it is not allowed is that it is so hard to get the "tone" and realize that is what it is on a message board maybe a few appropriately placed smilies would help people to know when you are joking?

No, but they hurt just as badly. I won't elaborate, so I don't sound any more immature...

I changed it. I didn't realise that we weren't allowed to talk like that here. :/

 

[tlbwriter]

The signature was supposed to be funny and sarcastic, a cause of light amusement and giggling. I guess sarcasm doesn't work over here....

Real actual sarcasm might work. Unfortunately, your signature is not an example of sarcasm. Nor is it amusing. The comment about your grammar being better is simply bragging, and I don't even know what you mean about "making people sound more intelligent." If you were a professional copy editor it would make sense, but in this context, it doesn't.

Also, if you really think you've been bullied in this thread, you might be a little sensitive for this particular board.

 

[NHdisneylover]

No, but they hurt just as badly. I won't elaborate, so I don't sound any more immature...

I changed it. I didn't realise that we weren't allowed to talk like that here. :/

From a mother of a teen, something I would tell my own daughter (or adults who use ignorance of the rules as a defense)-it is always a good idea to read the rules when you get involved in a new place online or else at the very least tread very carefully.

 

[Aisling]

Given the 15 yr old's signature, I find it appropriate.

Sorry, if I had a 15 yo who was posting on a board with adults and had something like "By the way...I'm fifteen years old. I probably have better grammar and spelling than you, too.

Helping people sound more intelligent since 1995" in her signature I'd hope people would give her a smack down. There is a teen board on here for a reason.

I understand what you both mean. I guess I have a different way of thinking than many of you here. Her sig made me and not get all flustered over it and have a need to correct her spelling and tell I have a Master's Degree, tactics another 15 year old would use. To each his own.

 

[Mama Who]

. I just don't see how the film could have been deemed 'innapropriate' in general, as it is just fine for older kids like me. I would say that it's relative to the maturity of your kids, but that doesn't make a film 'innapropriate'.

Nobody has said, "this film is inappropriate for everyone" (except in terms of quality) they are saying "this film is inappropriate for the people it is designed to attract."

 

[Mama Who]

and an experienced mom with adult children would know that it is pointless to argue with a 15 year old... because they know everything...
( this thread is so funny..."i have children, so I know better" "i have a masters so I know better" hahaha so I though i would throw in my "i have older children so I know better " point)

I have seen plenty of mom's here call out other moms about differing parenting styles... why should the OP be any different??

I had the foresight to get a tasty snack before settling down to this thread, so I know better.

 

[DaParkers]

I'm surprised at all the chat about my age. Normally, I fit in with adults because I share most of their views about life and whatnot. It doesn't phase me, but it DOES hurt to be called immature, rude, and stupid when that's obviously not what I set out to be. I try to act like an adult, and that's why I'm here. I'm sorry I've let you all down.

Your age matters because it dictates that you are treated a certain way. Even though you may feel bullied, believe me, the adults in here did not go as far as they would have if you were an adult. I find you to be mature and intelligent, but that is in comparison to other 15 year olds. A little advice...........Don't take the words that you read personally. Don't be afraid to be 15 either. You WILL make mistakes, it's ok. At times, you will come across as immature. That's ok, also. You can't grow if you know it all and if you're at your maturity peak at 15. Most adults on here will treat you as a 15 year old and regardless of your maturity, they will not view you as an adult because you're not.

 

[FlightlessDuck]

How did this thread go from talking about whether we think Cars 2 is appropriate for our young kids to a thread about scolding the OP because she is 15?

 

[bombygriz]

How did this thread go from talking about whether we think Cars 2 is appropriate for our young kids to a thread about scolding the OP because she is 15?

It seems like that's what happens every time I try to put my opinion out there. I don't get it, either.

 

[Aisling]

How did this thread go from talking about whether we think Cars 2 is appropriate for our young kids to a thread about scolding the OP because she is 15?

Because it makes some people feel all adult-like?


As for Cars 2, I think we all know it comes down to knowing your own child and what they can handle. I'm glad I found out in advance that two cars die, though. I tend to cry over these things in Disney movies.

 

[Aisling]

It seems like that's what happens every time I try to put my opinion out there. I don't get it, either.

If I were you, I'd move on to another thread. They're not going to stop.

 

[luvsJack]

Nobody has said, "this film is inappropriate for everyone" (except in terms of quality) they are saying "this film is inappropriate for the people it is designed to attract."

I have to disagree with you there. It may be inappropriate for SOME kids of the age it is designed to attract, but its not inapporpriate for all of them.

Any of my kids would have been fine at 6 seeing Cars 2.

Kids this young flock to see Harry Potter. There will be quite a bit of violence and death in this last movie and there was in the book.

 

[Mama Who]

I have to disagree with you there. It may be inappropriate for SOME kids of the age it is designed to attract, but its not inapporpriate for all of them.

Any of my kids would have been fine at 6 seeing Cars 2.

Kids this young flock to see Harry Potter. There will be quite a bit of violence and death in this last movie and there was in the book.

I consider 6 to be the high end of the target demographic. I'm think of the 3 and 4 year olds as the main target. Additionally, I'd never let a 6 year old in my care see any of the Potter films beyond number 2. They grow in intensity and that would be my absolute cut off for a 6 year old.

 

[bombygriz]

If I were you, I'd move on to another thread. They're not going to stop.

Maybe I should stay away from here and stick to the cruise board. They value my opinion over there...

Or, I could go back to the teen board and listen to some Justin Bieber...that'll certainly fry my brain...

 

[NHdisneylover]

It seems like that's what happens every time I try to put my opinion out there. I don't get it, either.

I mean this as a nice and helpful comment and I hope you take it that way--if you do not want people focusing on your age and a perceived attitude from you--then get that out of your signature

 

[Witch Mountain]

I understand what you both mean. I guess I have a different way of thinking than many of you here. Her sig made me and not get all flustered over it and have a need to correct her spelling and tell I have a Master's Degree, tactics another 15 year old would use. To each his own.

Point taken. When I wrote it, I was probably celebrating the fact that I finished the last classroom assignment for my degree and am about to start the internship portion. It was wrong.

I could cop out and say that I did it to make a point-but I didn't. It was just as bad as the signature...

Bottom line, it's never a good idea to use absolute pronouncements about what others should do in situations that are very subjective. One of my kids would be fine with a movie at six, the other most definitely would not.