Adventures at the Amusement Park: Reviews?
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The thread centers around participants sharing their experiences and opinions regarding a recent movie, particularly focusing on its length, humor, and suitability for children. Many express their thoughts on whether the film meets the expectations set by its predecessors.
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Main Points Raised
- One participant mentions trying to see the movie with their children but found it sold out, noting a common complaint about its short length.
- Another participant shares that they believe a shorter movie is beneficial when taking kids to the theater.
- Several users express that they have not seen the movie yet but have heard it is good, with one participant specifically mentioning concerns about inappropriate language.
- One participant, identifying as a consultant, states they loved the movie and found it funny, noting it was the right length for their child.
- Another participant shares their experience of enjoying the movie with family, highlighting that it was well-received by older children as well.
- Some participants express mixed feelings, suggesting the movie is not as good as the first two and recommending waiting for its release on video.
- One participant discusses concerns about adult humor in children's movies, expressing a desire for more family-friendly content.
- Another participant shares a humorous anecdote about their child's mispronunciation of words, relating it to the movie experience.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Views differ on the movie's quality and appropriateness for children, with some participants expressing enjoyment while others suggest caution regarding its content. No clear consensus emerges regarding whether it is suitable for all children.
Contextual Notes
Participants share personal experiences and opinions based on their children's reactions and their own expectations from family-oriented films.
Who May Find This Useful
Parents and caregivers within the consultant community who are considering taking their children to see the movie or are interested in discussions about family-friendly entertainment.
Chef Kearns
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lacychef said:
That is a valid line of thought and many people believe that way. Just think about it though...when you were younger or even now do you need to concentrate to learn/memorize the lyrics to your favorite song? When you hear it on the radio it just starts to sink in. I feel it is the same way for other media influences. The more exposure to stuff the more it sinks in. Yes, as a parent you have to constantly train your kids in the right way, but it makes the job a bit easier if some of those influences are there in the first place. Know what I mean?
My husband loves to let the tv babysit the kids when I'm gone somewhere. If I've been gone for several hours and come back and they've been camped out in front of the tube all day I notice a huge difference in how they act. Right away. They are sullen. Have a lack of energy. Even looking them in the face they don't look quite there. (I know that is not the situation you are referring to Lacy). If I can notice a change in my kids (especially my older ones) from a few hours of exposure imagine if it was constant.
Imagine if they were allowed to watch tv for 2-3 hours a day virtually unsupervised. Most kids are these days. I don't know about you, but I have noticed so many smart-alec kids and kids trying to act and dress all grown (now that may not be new, but as a parent it is alarming to see). I definitely feel like you that it is the Parents that have to shape their kids. I guess what I am saying is alot of parents are dropping the ball. (No offense. I hope you can read that I am not attacking you. I am hopefully, although I feel unsuccessfully trying to explain my point)
Brandie
- 232
Shrek 3 was neat--enough 3-year-old funny stuff (poop jokes and the like), enough grown-up funny stuff (use of certain songs and one-liners that go WAY over kids' heads), and enough stuff that's funny for all.
On the topic of TV and influences--both sides are partially right, in my opinion. If you let your kids vegetate in front of the TV without ever talking to them about what is going on, yes, it can have a very negative effect. But if you limit their TV exposure to shows you know you approve of or times when you can watch with them, you shouldn't have to worry about the influence. My daughter watches a lot of VeggieTales and PBS programming. We don't have cable for the very reason that it's too hard to monitor and control (and we wind up watching too much TV ourselves--there's always something on). There's just too much she could come across accidentally. When she watches movies like Barbie or Nemo or whatever, I watch with her the first time through (because I know there will be many more times she'll watch it down the road...), and we talk about what happens.
Case in point: in Nemo, Coral and most of the babies get eaten by a barracuda at the beginning of the movie. My SIL won't let her kids (2 & 4) watch that scene. I let my kids watch, and we talk about how the barracuda takes Coral and the babies away and that makes Marlin sad. In the Barbie movie we have, Annika defies her parents to go ice skating. We talk about how her parents are trying to protect her and how the decision she makes isn't the right one. We also refer to an animated film we have about following the rules. Much of what kids learn isn't what's in the material itself--it's in the parent reaction (or lack thereof) to the material.
I agree that TV, video games, and the like are not to blame for spoiled, selfish, unmotivated kids who have an excuse for their every shortcoming. I used to teach seniors in high school, and I can say without hesitation that parents make their children what they are--the other influences are only as strong as parents allow them to be.
On the topic of TV and influences--both sides are partially right, in my opinion. If you let your kids vegetate in front of the TV without ever talking to them about what is going on, yes, it can have a very negative effect. But if you limit their TV exposure to shows you know you approve of or times when you can watch with them, you shouldn't have to worry about the influence. My daughter watches a lot of VeggieTales and PBS programming. We don't have cable for the very reason that it's too hard to monitor and control (and we wind up watching too much TV ourselves--there's always something on). There's just too much she could come across accidentally. When she watches movies like Barbie or Nemo or whatever, I watch with her the first time through (because I know there will be many more times she'll watch it down the road...), and we talk about what happens.
Case in point: in Nemo, Coral and most of the babies get eaten by a barracuda at the beginning of the movie. My SIL won't let her kids (2 & 4) watch that scene. I let my kids watch, and we talk about how the barracuda takes Coral and the babies away and that makes Marlin sad. In the Barbie movie we have, Annika defies her parents to go ice skating. We talk about how her parents are trying to protect her and how the decision she makes isn't the right one. We also refer to an animated film we have about following the rules. Much of what kids learn isn't what's in the material itself--it's in the parent reaction (or lack thereof) to the material.
I agree that TV, video games, and the like are not to blame for spoiled, selfish, unmotivated kids who have an excuse for their every shortcoming. I used to teach seniors in high school, and I can say without hesitation that parents make their children what they are--the other influences are only as strong as parents allow them to be.
jrstephens
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I TOTALLY agree that it is the parents responsibility to see how their kids are raised and the values they grow up with, but in my opinion this means me monitoring what they see and how they act to make sure everything as much as is in my control that they come into contact with is in-line with those values I want them raised with. That means tv, books, movies,radio or anything else b/c I see how those things influence others. I mean, how many times do you hear a child repeating something that comes for a show? I see it all the time.
It really hit home with me how much my son picks up on things when Tim McGraw's new song "Like a bird I sing" came out. Luke really loved it and one day at home he was singing it. That really made me see just how much he pays attention to the words he hears even when I may think he is not listening. If this had of been a song with bad words in it, I would really have a problem on my hands b/c he sings that chorus all the time.
And as far as him not understanding what they are saying and meaning, I know and understand that; and that is why I have to be more careful b/c he will not know what he is saying and will not know it is bad. I can tell him it is bad all day long but at 3 if he thinks the word sounds funny it is a battle for me to make him stop it. So far, thank the Lord I have not had any really bad words repeated by him. I am sure mostly b/c we do not say them around him. If he hears them he does not get them for my house. I have to watch "slang" terms that I say b/c although they do not sound bad out of my mouth they do coming from a 3 year old. I used to say "crap" a lot until I heard how it sounded coming out of his mouth.
I am NOT either IN ANYWAY attacking anyone that their child has watched S3and did not mean to hijack this post into a my opinion thread. I just wanted to be well informed about it and the contents.
It really hit home with me how much my son picks up on things when Tim McGraw's new song "Like a bird I sing" came out. Luke really loved it and one day at home he was singing it. That really made me see just how much he pays attention to the words he hears even when I may think he is not listening. If this had of been a song with bad words in it, I would really have a problem on my hands b/c he sings that chorus all the time.
And as far as him not understanding what they are saying and meaning, I know and understand that; and that is why I have to be more careful b/c he will not know what he is saying and will not know it is bad. I can tell him it is bad all day long but at 3 if he thinks the word sounds funny it is a battle for me to make him stop it. So far, thank the Lord I have not had any really bad words repeated by him. I am sure mostly b/c we do not say them around him. If he hears them he does not get them for my house. I have to watch "slang" terms that I say b/c although they do not sound bad out of my mouth they do coming from a 3 year old. I used to say "crap" a lot until I heard how it sounded coming out of his mouth.
I am NOT either IN ANYWAY attacking anyone that their child has watched S3and did not mean to hijack this post into a my opinion thread. I just wanted to be well informed about it and the contents.
jenniferp417
- 981
And regarding the possible swearing and stuff... check out http://www.kids-in-mind.com/ - they break down movies into violence, swearing, sex, etc so you know what's going to be in the movie without having to screen it for yourself.
It's *very* thorough.
It's *very* thorough.
lacychef
- 5,691
Yes, MissChef, we totally love our little small town theater
And no, Chef Kearns, I did not think you were attacking me. When I"m gone, my dh lets my kids watch tv all night too. It's annoying....
and I definately know what you mean about some parents dropping the ball. I can think of quite a few that I know....
It's really a combination of parents and other influences; ultimately it ends up in the parents' hands though.
And no, Chef Kearns, I did not think you were attacking me. When I"m gone, my dh lets my kids watch tv all night too. It's annoying....
and I definately know what you mean about some parents dropping the ball. I can think of quite a few that I know....
It's really a combination of parents and other influences; ultimately it ends up in the parents' hands though.
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