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Movies to Avoid Showing to Your Kids: Viewer Caution is Necessary

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As a parent, choosing the right movies for your children can be a daunting task. Certain films, while dark and graphic, may not be suitable for younger audiences. Here is a list of movies that should be viewed with caution or, in some cases, avoided entirely.

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Graphically Violent or Mature Content

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Children should avoid movies with intense and graphic violence or mature themes. Here are some well-known examples:

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Movies from Michael Bay

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Any of Michael Bays Transformers franchise should be quarantined from younger audiences. The violence and action sequences are too intense for children.

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Graphic Films with a Mature Audience

" "" "Patriot's Day: This film deals with graphic content related to real-life events, making it unsuitable for children." "Lone Survivor: The film is known for its intense and graphic depiction of war and violence, which is not appropriate for young viewers." "American Sniper: This movie features brutal and accurate violence, and strong language, making it a difficult watch for children." "Baby Driver: While not as graphically violent as the others mentioned, the film has a high-energy soundtrack and intense action scenes that young children might find too stressful." "Saving Private Ryan: This film is an unflinching portrayal of World War II violence, making it highly inappropriate for children. The stark and graphic depictions of combat and casualties would be too traumatic." "Hacksaw Ridge: This film, based on a real-life war hero, features graphic depictions of military conflict and violence, which should be restricted to a mature audience." "" "

Rated R Films

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Films rated R for Violence, Profanity, or Nudity typically contain mature themes and should be reviewed carefully before showing to children. Here are a few examples:

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A Clockwork Orange: This film includes graphic violence and controversial themes that may be too intense for most children.

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Behind the Green Door: This explicit film contains mature content and is not suitable for audience under 18.

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Debbie Does Dallas: This film is filled with mature themes and should be avoided for young viewers.

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Other films like A Serbian Film and similar films should be strictly avoided as they contain extremely explicit and graphic content.

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Negative Emotional Impact

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While there are some films that showcase intense, negative emotions and tragic events, not all are suitable for children. Here are a few notable examples:

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Schindler's List: Although this film educates about the Holocaust, its graphic depictions of the horrors of the Nazi regime can be deeply disturbing for children. The focus on brutality and the relentless destruction can be too overwhelming.

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Negative Emotion and Horror: Some horror movies, despite their campiness or comedic value to adults, can be too disturbing for younger audiences. Monstrous films with poorly executed special effects can upset or scare children more than intended.

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Films Suitable for Younger Children

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For children aged 11-12, a few films can be introduced if they are carefully selected. Here are a couple of recommendations:

" "" "Stand by Me: This film is a heartwarming story with some mild themes that are better suited for older children, but still retains a sense of adventure and innocence." "Planes, Trains and Automobiles: A comedic and family-friendly film that is appropriate for younger children, featuring gentle humor and classic characters." "" "

Final Thoughts

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Choosing the right movies for your children is a thoughtful process. It’s important to consider not just the content but also the emotional impact on your child. Some movies, especially those with intense violence or mature themes, should be restricted to a mature audience. As a parent, it’s your responsibility to ensure that the movies you show your children contribute to their healthy development and avoid any traumatic or disturbing scenarios.