"Tangled" the movie- negative theme re: adoption?

[Anonymous]

I'm debating whether to let my almost 5 year old daughter watch this movie, which I've heard is very cute. I understand there's an adoption/"real mother" storyline- is there any reason why I shouldn't let her (adopted as a baby) watch this?

[Anonymous]

You heard wrong - Mother Gothel kidnaps Rapunzel as a baby. Definitely not adoption!

Its an adorable movie - my 3 year old is crazy for it.

[Anonymous]

No. 5 yo's don't think like adults. She'd just remember the glowing hair and the horse that fights.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You heard wrong - Mother Gothel kidnaps Rapunzel as a baby. Definitely not adoption!

Its an adorable movie - my 3 year old is crazy for it.

+1. Seriously, it's called Google.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You heard wrong - Mother Gothel kidnaps Rapunzel as a baby. Definitely not adoption!

Its an adorable movie - my 3 year old is crazy for it.

+1. Seriously, it's called Google.

OP here. In my defense, I've heard mixed reviews from other adoptive parents so I thought I would open up the question to non-adoptive parents to get their opinions.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You heard wrong - Mother Gothel kidnaps Rapunzel as a baby. Definitely not adoption!

Its an adorable movie - my 3 year old is crazy for it.

+1. Seriously, it's called Google.

OP here. In my defense, I've heard mixed reviews from other adoptive parents so I thought I would open up the question to non-adoptive parents to get their opinions.

Well, I'm sorry, but your adoptive parent friends are reading something into the movie based on their own experiences and personal sensitivities that just isn't there. An evil hag who kidnaps a baby is not an adoptive mother, and there is no way to read the story otherwise. End of discussion. Make your own assessments; stop relying on totally unfounded heresy from others to make basic parenting decisions.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You heard wrong - Mother Gothel kidnaps Rapunzel as a baby. Definitely not adoption!

Its an adorable movie - my 3 year old is crazy for it.

+1. Seriously, it's called Google.

OP here. In my defense, I've heard mixed reviews from other adoptive parents so I thought I would open up the question to non-adoptive parents to get their opinions.

Well, I'm sorry, but your adoptive parent friends are reading something into the movie based on their own experiences and personal sensitivities that just isn't there. An evil hag who kidnaps a baby is not an adoptive mother, and there is no way to read the story otherwise. End of discussion. Make your own assessments; stop relying on totally unfounded heresy from others to make basic parenting decisions.

OP here. I'm trying to make my own assessments, which is why I asked this question here, right? Sheesh.

[Anonymous]

OP, I'm an adoptive mom too, with a 5 yo DD, and I have not seen the movie. Why don't you just view it yourself first and then make a decision? I'd advise you one way or another, but sorry, as I mentioned, I haven't seen it yet either.

PS If you do see it and form an opinion, please post back b/c I'd like to know!

[Anonymous]

Agree with PP, there is no adoption in this story. It's a cute movie.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:You heard wrong - Mother Gothel kidnaps Rapunzel as a baby. Definitely not adoption!

Its an adorable movie - my 3 year old is crazy for it.

+1. Seriously, it's called Google.

OP here. In my defense, I've heard mixed reviews from other adoptive parents so I thought I would open up the question to non-adoptive parents to get their opinions.

Well, I'm sorry, but your adoptive parent friends are reading something into the movie based on their own experiences and personal sensitivities that just isn't there. An evil hag who kidnaps a baby is not an adoptive mother, and there is no way to read the story otherwise. End of discussion. Make your own assessments; stop relying on totally unfounded heresy from others to make basic parenting decisions.

OP here. I'm trying to make my own assessments, which is why I asked this question here, right? Sheesh.

No you're not. You're being lazy. Google the damn movie synopsis and you will see that you have nothing to worry about. What do you want us to tell you? Your friends are nuts and plain wrong.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Agree with PP, there is no adoption in this story. It's a cute movie.

OP here. Thanks, PP, for just answering the question rather than going off on a rant about how lazy I am and how nuts my friends are.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Agree with PP, there is no adoption in this story. It's a cute movie.

OP here. Thanks, PP, for just answering the question rather than going off on a rant about how lazy I am and how nuts my friends are.

I'd suggest watching it by yourself if you are still having second thoughts.

[Anonymous]

Yes, there's no adoption in the movie. But Rapunzel grows up thinking that the evil hag kidnapper is her mother, which gives it an uncomfortable undertone.

[Anonymous]

9:18 is the crazy one.

I'm with OP. I'd rather get a review from other parents than have to watch an entire movie myself before my child sees it. It's a better use of OP's time to come here than spend two hours unnecessarily. And I for one am glad OP asked because I don't want my children to have a negative view of adoption either.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes, there's no adoption in the movie. But Rapunzel grows up thinking that the evil hag kidnapper is her mother, which gives it an uncomfortable undertone.

There is no helping some of you people. Kids are so much smarter than we give them credit for. There is nothing in this movie that a 5 to can't handle with some parental explanation. This is true of nearly every kids movie.