Good/appropriate movies for 13 year olds

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:By 13 I did not censor media for my kids, although I did have several talks about why I didn't want them to watch porn.

Let her figure things out herself. The idea that parents micro-manage what their kids read, watch, etc., is ridiculous.

It’s called parenting.

No, it's called micro-managing. I parent my kids. I parent them by giving them the tools to make decisions and think for themselves. I give them the space to make mistakes and learn from them. So when my girls are 20 and home from college, THEY will be able to occupy their free time, and won't need me to crowdsource ideas for them. At 13 a kid should be capable of picking out movies for themselves. And books. And music.

So you believe that is a parent exercises some control over the movies their 13 yo watches, that is indicative of micromanaging on a level that would render the kid unable to figure out how to occupy her time when she is 20, and home from college?

Logic isn't your first language, is it?

Look, you rationalize it however you want - you're teaching them to be independent, and self-sufficient, and whatever. But in reality, advocating that a 13 yo be permitted to watch whatever movie they want, without any parental input or control whatsoever, is just abdicating responsibility, and indicative of a parent who is just too lazy or disinterested in her kid to do even minimal work.

If you don't believe me, go ask a bunch of strangers is 13 yos should be able to watch any movie they want, and see the reaction you get.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:By 13 I did not censor media for my kids, although I did have several talks about why I didn't want them to watch porn.

Let her figure things out herself. The idea that parents micro-manage what their kids read, watch, etc., is ridiculous.

No it's not.

Good for you OP. You are sensible.

Men in Black, Ant Man, the latest Jurassic Park, Maze Runners, Divergent/Insurgent/Allegient, The Avengers series.

Funny -*Johnny English, Johnny English Strikes Again, Johnny English Reborn!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:By 13 I did not censor media for my kids, although I did have several talks about why I didn't want them to watch porn.

Let her figure things out herself. The idea that parents micro-manage what their kids read, watch, etc., is ridiculous.

It’s called parenting.

No, it's called micro-managing. I parent my kids. I parent them by giving them the tools to make decisions and think for themselves. I give them the space to make mistakes and learn from them. So when my girls are 20 and home from college, THEY will be able to occupy their free time, and won't need me to crowdsource ideas for them. At 13 a kid should be capable of picking out movies for themselves. And books. And music.

So you believe that is a parent exercises some control over the movies their 13 yo watches, that is indicative of micromanaging on a level that would render the kid unable to figure out how to occupy her time when she is 20, and home from college? Logic isn't your first language, is it?

Look, you rationalize it however you want - you're teaching them to be independent, and self-sufficient, and whatever. But in reality, advocating that a 13 yo be permitted to watch whatever movie they want, without any parental input or control whatsoever, is just abdicating responsibility, and indicative of a parent who is just too lazy or disinterested in her kid to do even minimal work.

If you don't believe me, go ask a bunch of strangers is 13 yos should be able to watch any movie they want, and see the reaction you get.

I don't care one bit what a "bunch of strangers" think about how I parent. Why would anyone? I'm not lazy or disinterested. When my daughter wanted to watch Dirty Dancing I watched it with her, and we had big talks about illegal abortions and dating older men and parental approval. But hey, I'm sure you feel really good about yourself that you think you're better than some stranger on the internet.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:By 13 I did not censor media for my kids, although I did have several talks about why I didn't want them to watch porn.

Let her figure things out herself. The idea that parents micro-manage what their kids read, watch, etc., is ridiculous.

It’s called parenting.

No, it's called micro-managing. I parent my kids. I parent them by giving them the tools to make decisions and think for themselves. I give them the space to make mistakes and learn from them. So when my girls are 20 and home from college, THEY will be able to occupy their free time, and won't need me to crowdsource ideas for them. At 13 a kid should be capable of picking out movies for themselves. And books. And music.

Wow. I just disagree with this so much. 13 years old?? You really don't know anything about human development. The brain of a 13 year old is SO FAR from the brain of even a young adult. Just wow. I hope it works out for you and your daughter the way you think it will

[Anonymous]

OK, come on squabblers, knock it off. We are all just hoping to get some good movie ideas here.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:By 13 I did not censor media for my kids, although I did have several talks about why I didn't want them to watch porn.

Let her figure things out herself. The idea that parents micro-manage what their kids read, watch, etc., is ridiculous.

It’s called parenting.

No, it's called micro-managing. I parent my kids. I parent them by giving them the tools to make decisions and think for themselves. I give them the space to make mistakes and learn from them. So when my girls are 20 and home from college, THEY will be able to occupy their free time, and won't need me to crowdsource ideas for them. At 13 a kid should be capable of picking out movies for themselves. And books. And music.

So you believe that is a parent exercises some control over the movies their 13 yo watches, that is indicative of micromanaging on a level that would render the kid unable to figure out how to occupy her time when she is 20, and home from college? Logic isn't your first language, is it?

Look, you rationalize it however you want - you're teaching them to be independent, and self-sufficient, and whatever. But in reality, advocating that a 13 yo be permitted to watch whatever movie they want, without any parental input or control whatsoever, is just abdicating responsibility, and indicative of a parent who is just too lazy or disinterested in her kid to do even minimal work.

If you don't believe me, go ask a bunch of strangers is 13 yos should be able to watch any movie they want, and see the reaction you get.

I don't care one bit what a "bunch of strangers" think about how I parent. Why would anyone? I'm not lazy or disinterested. When my daughter wanted to watch Dirty Dancing I watched it with her, and we had big talks about illegal abortions and dating older men and parental approval. But hey, I'm sure you feel really good about yourself that you think you're better than some stranger on the internet.

+1

Helicopter PP will still be rationalizing why she hovers over her kids and won’t let them make their own choices when they’re 25.
She can call our brand of parenting “lazy” all she wants. Doesn’t make it so.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:By 13 I did not censor media for my kids, although I did have several talks about why I didn't want them to watch porn.

Let her figure things out herself. The idea that parents micro-manage what their kids read, watch, etc., is ridiculous.

It’s called parenting.

No, it's called micro-managing. I parent my kids. I parent them by giving them the tools to make decisions and think for themselves. I give them the space to make mistakes and learn from them. So when my girls are 20 and home from college, THEY will be able to occupy their free time, and won't need me to crowdsource ideas for them. At 13 a kid should be capable of picking out movies for themselves. And books. And music.

Wow. I just disagree with this so much. 13 years old?? You really don't know anything about human development. The brain of a 13 year old is SO FAR from the brain of even a young adult. Just wow. I hope it works out for you and your daughter the way you think it will

While this is true, it does not mean that a 13 year old can’t distinguish fiction from reality. Or understand sex. My 12 year old is quite mature (tho also a tomboy not at all interested in sex, as far as I can tell) and she’s allowed to watch pretty much whatever she wants. She always asks me questions when she sees something she doesn’t understand, and I’m happy to discuss it with her.

13 year olds not having the same brains as young adults does not mean they’re stupid.

[Anonymous]

Wonder Woman
The Imitation Game
20 Feet from Stardom
Little Women
Becoming Jane
The Perfect Date
Legally Blonde
Hidden Figures
A League of Their Own
Lucas
The Martian
Loving
Bend It Like Beckham

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:By 13 I did not censor media for my kids, although I did have several talks about why I didn't want them to watch porn.

Let her figure things out herself. The idea that parents micro-manage what their kids read, watch, etc., is ridiculous.

It’s called parenting.

No, it's called micro-managing. I parent my kids. I parent them by giving them the tools to make decisions and think for themselves. I give them the space to make mistakes and learn from them. So when my girls are 20 and home from college, THEY will be able to occupy their free time, and won't need me to crowdsource ideas for them. At 13 a kid should be capable of picking out movies for themselves. And books. And music.

Wow. I just disagree with this so much. 13 years old?? You really don't know anything about human development. The brain of a 13 year old is SO FAR from the brain of even a young adult. Just wow. I hope it works out for you and your daughter the way you think it will

While this is true, it does not mean that a 13 year old can’t distinguish fiction from reality. Or understand sex. My 12 year old is quite mature (tho also a tomboy not at all interested in sex, as far as I can tell) and she’s allowed to watch pretty much whatever she wants. She always asks me questions when she sees something she doesn’t understand, and I’m happy to discuss it with her.

13 year olds not having the same brains as young adults does not mean they’re stupid.

I'm not concerned about young teens seeing sex portrayed in developing or loving relationships. I am concerned about young teens watching violent, pornographic, misogynistic sex. And experts on childhood development agree. No one thinks 13-year-olds are stupid. However, they certainly are impressionable and they don't always understand/don't have context for what they see on the screen.

It's great that your 12-year-old is mature and feels comfortable asking you questions about everything she sees. Surely you understand that not all 12-year-olds are this way?

[Anonymous]

great lists.

Gravity
Sense and Sensibility
Pride and Prejudice
Emma (after watching Clueless maybe)
Monsoon Wedding
My Big Fat Greek Wedding
Benny and Joon (I love this movie!!)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:By 13 I did not censor media for my kids, although I did have several talks about why I didn't want them to watch porn.

Let her figure things out herself. The idea that parents micro-manage what their kids read, watch, etc., is ridiculous.

It’s called parenting.

No, it's called micro-managing. I parent my kids. I parent them by giving them the tools to make decisions and think for themselves. I give them the space to make mistakes and learn from them. So when my girls are 20 and home from college, THEY will be able to occupy their free time, and won't need me to crowdsource ideas for them. At 13 a kid should be capable of picking out movies for themselves. And books. And music.

If you don't crowd source parenting ideas, what are you even doing on this website?

[Anonymous]

If we are talking about new movies in 2019 I think that these can be the best decision:
Avengers 4.
Star Wars: Episode IX.
It: Chapter 2
Frozen 2.
The Lego Movie 2.
Wonder Woman 2.
Captain Marvel.
Lion King (Live Action)
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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:By 13 I did not censor media for my kids, although I did have several talks about why I didn't want them to watch porn.

Let her figure things out herself. The idea that parents micro-manage what their kids read, watch, etc., is ridiculous.

It’s called parenting.

No, it's called micro-managing. I parent my kids. I parent them by giving them the tools to make decisions and think for themselves. I give them the space to make mistakes and learn from them. So when my girls are 20 and home from college, THEY will be able to occupy their free time, and won't need me to crowdsource ideas for them. At 13 a kid should be capable of picking out movies for themselves. And books. And music.

So you believe that is a parent exercises some control over the movies their 13 yo watches, that is indicative of micromanaging on a level that would render the kid unable to figure out how to occupy her time when she is 20, and home from college? Logic isn't your first language, is it?

Look, you rationalize it however you want - you're teaching them to be independent, and self-sufficient, and whatever. But in reality, advocating that a 13 yo be permitted to watch whatever movie they want, without any parental input or control whatsoever, is just abdicating responsibility, and indicative of a parent who is just too lazy or disinterested in her kid to do even minimal work.

If you don't believe me, go ask a bunch of strangers is 13 yos should be able to watch any movie they want, and see the reaction you get.

I don't care one bit what a "bunch of strangers" think about how I parent. Why would anyone? I'm not lazy or disinterested. When my daughter wanted to watch Dirty Dancing I watched it with her, and we had big talks about illegal abortions and dating older men and parental approval. But hey, I'm sure you feel really good about yourself that you think you're better than some stranger on the internet.

You're the one thinking you're the better parent with your "my kid will be able to make decisions when she' 20"

If a 13 year old wants to watch Game of Thrones, the answer is no. Any other answer is bad parenting. Of course you have to monitor what they see.

And for some people, sharing movies is a big part of family life. I love movies and it was fun sharing the movies I loved with my children. We grew to love the Marvel movies together. They are excited to recommend a movie to me if they see it with friends. Movies are an element of our family's culture. Picking some age-appropriate movies to choose to watch with your kids is not micromanaging, and letting them loose on netflix is just irresponsible.

[Anonymous]

Good Burger
Hunger Games
Rogue One
The Hate You Give
Alexander and the Terrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Wonder
Ready Player One
Miss Congeniality

[Anonymous]

Advice for recent movies?