PG Movies

Sorry, but I've heard a lot of adjectives from moms of teens and "precious innocent child" doesn't quite sound real, y'know.

Pain in the butt teenager, though, kinda does.

PG!? Why do you even let her out of her room! Next she will be asking why her body is developing and maturing and why she gets a funny feeling in her stomach when she sees Mickey and Minnie kiss, and we all know what THAT will lead to.. SEX!! A TON OF UNPROTECTED, PREMARITAL SEX!

Great first question, troll.

Seriously??

I'm thinking it's Thanksgiving week and there are a lot of bored teenagers roaming the internet.

Hello, bored teenager.

Lol, K.R.

Movies rated PG that will potentially damage a precious snowflake:
Planes, Brave, Wreck-It Ralph, Mars Needs Moms, The Muppets, Tangled, Race to Witch Mountain, Beverly Hills Chihuahua, Underdog, AIr Buddies, Lilo & Stitch and Lilo & Stitch 2, The Incredibles, Operation Dumbo Drop, The Jungle Book, James and the Giant Peach

I love the use of "precious, innocent" and "sweet baby" in this person's posts. I don't think these are words that any mother uses to describe her child after age 3 or so. I try not to feed trolls, but this one is funny. I can just picture a cartoon of a large-busted woman clutching a scrawny teen to her chest wailing " my BAYby!! My precious sweet BAYby!!"

J.,

Welcome to mamapedia!!

I'm going to try and believe this is a real question, and you're not a troll...

You are begging for trouble. She's 13 years old. She should be allowed to watch PG-13 movies. The more you try to hide from her and the more you try to keep her from doing? She will rebel and find a way to watch them...and worse...

What movie does she want to see? Are you willing to go to the movie with her?

She's gonna grow up. Would you rather it be under your guidance and modeling or under that of a friend??? My choice would be ME. So you NEED to communicate with her - tell her what you expect of her, etc. and set boundaries....consequences for breaking the rules and boundaries..

communicate...communicate...communicate...this means LISTENING to her as well - NOT just you talking and making your rules.

I don't understand why you wouldn't let your 13 year old watch a PG movie. She is old enough now to watch PG-13. You can't live in a bubble and keep her from everything.

Unless you home school, eliminate the internet, tv, and radio and then wrap her in bubble wrap, she is going to be exposed to these things. It would be better if you have some input on your views on what she sees. Even if you do manage that until she is eighteen, she will be completely unprepared for the world outside, and be at greater risk.

She's growing up, whether you let her or not.

From Berkley, California? Sorry, not buying it with all the trolls we've had in the last 36 hours. Especially since you act like only "certain" G movies are acceptable.

I believe you're 13 years old and making fun of your mom. I don't know what the movie is, but I will say that she is probably not the fuddy-duddy you think. If the movie you want to see is THAT bad, then you need to wait until she decides you can watch it.

I am wondering if this is the mom asking or the actual kid! She's 13 and you are still having a canary fit over a PG or PG-13 movie? I'll have you know that on any given day at school, trash talk, ridiculous texts, and innuendo goes down more than a PG movie could ever provide! Heck....one ride on the school bus and there goes the PG rated behavior right out the window. She's not a baby and no longer a little girl. She's a young lady and a teenager. I am not advocating that you allow your daughter to see R-rated movies at this time or expose her to inappropriate things. But, I don't feel like the content of a PG or PG-13 movie is telling her or showing her stuff she doesn't already know from school, friends, and the like. If you have parented this young lady correctly and will continue to do so as she grows into adulthood, your core values and beliefs will never waiver or change within her no matter what movie she sees. I just don't feel that at 13 this movie business is a battle I would fight over. There are so much bigger battles to win.....relationship parameters with boys, teenage drinking, partying, driving and being responsible, and so much more. This is small potatoes. Let her go. Put a little faith in your daughter's ability to spread her wings and grow up. Heaven forbid she should want to see a PG-13 movie. You should count all your blessings if that's all she is asking you to do! Now go show this to your mean Mom and tell her to stop the drama about the freaking movies! Hahahaha.....gotcha!

They are rated PG because it is the parents job to provide parental guidance. If you are not letting your 13 year old watch PG movies and providing any necessary guidance, then you are not doing your job as a parent.

The rating system is hopelessly flawed ("this film is not yet rated" is an excellent documentary on netflix). My sons (who just turned 8 and 10) watch both PG and PG13 films. I look at more then just the rating, I look at WHY it is rated that. Is it for language? (my kids have heard bad words before and know they are not to be used, so no issues with that). Violence? (since the only difference between PG and PG13 for violence is how much of the natural consequences of violence they show (blood = PG13) I don't have an issue). If the rating is for sexual content or if I am unsure of the film then I simply watch it first, or at least watch it with them so I can explain anything that needs explaining and stop the film if it gets too inappropriate (which I have only ever done once so far). At 13 I would say it is about time to let her grow up a little and stop babying her so much. JMO.

You're kidding, right? Do they even make 'G' movies anymore? I mean, most of the cartoons that are released in theaters are rated 'PG.' I'm trying to think of my kids favorites:

Wreck it Ralph - PG
Despicable Me - PG
Tangled - PG
Ice Age movies - PG

Cars - G
Cars 2 - G
Rio - G

I'm sure there actually are some others rated 'G,' but even most of the cartoons are rated 'PG.'

They also love the Star Wars movies, the Back to the Future movies, Night at the Museum.

I just can't believe your 13 year old is only watching 'G' movies. Doesn't really sound right at all.

Well, I'd say you're setting your child up to be bullied and made fun of.

PG movies for for 7 years old an up. SO your 13 year old will be old enough to go to "R" rated movies in 3 years....boy, are they in for a surprise.

You have yourself in a predicament. Your child isn't able to see normal kid movies and every other kid in the world has seen them multiple times and has them at home to watch any time they want.

So your child must stay in your home all the time and never go anywhere to visit/play/do anything. He will be exposed to all kinds of adult theme movies like Cars, Wreck it Ralph, The Muppets, Tangled, Race to Witch Mountain, Underdog, and more.

It's not like any of these movies go into details about sex, use foul language, have nudity, or any other objectionable material.

I feel bad for your kiddo, really. They want to see a movie that is age appropriate for them and their peers and you want them to stay a little kid.

But all in all, it's your call, you are the parent and it's up to you.

Do you watch the movies yourself? Do you determine what they consider PG/PG13? Do you talk to your child about the content of movies, and use movies as teachable moments? "That character really got herself into a mess by getting drunk/pregnant/not following her instincts. What do you think about that situation?"

Heck, even LASSIE is PG. You can go to http://www.kids-in-mind.com and see what they rate movies and why.

You're missing out on a lot of good information by not doing your research AND talking to your kid. She's 13...not 3.

At 13 she is really old to only be watching rated G movies. Since she is 13 why don't you watch the movies together and you can discuss your values as things that you deem inappropriate come up. In 3 years she will be old enough to drive and just 2 years after that she will be an adult so if I were you, I would start loosing the reigns now. Otherwise she could have a major rebellion and be unprepared for the world once she gets a taste of freedom.
FYI... My 10 yo watches rated PG-13 movies with me. This gives us the perfect opportunity to discuss behaviors and life styles etc. we think are good or not, appropriate or not etc.

Why don't you research the specific movies she's asking to see? Check out www.commonsensemedia.org and read about the reviews for each movie. You can find out exactly what ages the movie is appropriate for, and if there are topics you should or could discuss with your daughter.

Of course, I think you're a troll, but whatever. There's the answer to the question.

Do your "homework" and watch it before she does. A teen deserves to be heard. By saying no right away based on the rating and not n your own opinion isn't really doing you or a teen any good.

I think good judgement is a sign of a good mom!! Is the content to much? Stick to your values! She will grown up and appreciate it later! (Side note, if it's not to bad. Suggest you go see it together. Or she can't see it. time together,and will see if it really a movie see wants to see.Or just the hangout with friends).

At 13, my kid was seeing R movies with me. G movies really are for the elementary school crowd.

How about watching the movies before she does? That way you know for sure what's in them before you veto them totally.

My two cents: My daughter loves "The Nightmare before Christmas", first watched it around 5. Same year she watched "Elmo in Crouchland", it terrified her. You know your kid, but even then they can surprise you, watch the movies first.

I think you should stick your ground!

Your daughter is 13 and you cannot protect her from the world forever. She needs to be able to make good decisions for herself and will not be able to do so if you constantly hover over her. You should go with her to the movie and provide guidance afterward if there is content you felt was not appropriate. You would then explain to her your point of view and have a discussion with her. I think it is important to respect that she in not a little girl anymore. Good luck. By the way, it would have been good to know which movie she is asking to see.