Someone wondered why it’s ok for young people to view violence but not sex.
It’s an interesting question. I believe there is a difference, although I wouldn’t recommend movies with either element to preteens. Hollywood is guilty of producing pointless gore porn films (like the ‘Saw’ series) but most Jr. High kids and even 6th graders should be able to perceive violence in the fantasy / action context. They’ve been exposed to power ranger type shows and PG-13 variety of violence for a while now.
But honestly, I can’t even imagine grownups taking kids to watch flims like “eyes wide open” (stanely Kubrick’s flim, I’m unsure about the title) or “Showgirls”. They depict ADULT situations featuring graphic sexual images. And the plot is understandly dirty and immoral in some parts. I don’t think they’re ready for it yet. Even just raunchy teen comedies aren’t suitable for younger kids. They sometimes pick up mannerisms and trends from stupid flims that glorify easy relationships and sexual fantasies. They’re unlikely to start shooting someone after a violent film, but IMO sexual content from films have a more pervasive, corrutping effect on young minds.
Unless they’re unbearble control freaks, most parents probably don’t mind their 14,15 year old watching glorified bloodbath like ’300′. But if they’re sneaking peeks at adult website or porn magazines they need a serious conversation with their parents. They’re not ready for it yet, not to mention the consequences.
