My 13 year old daughter saw it. She was saddened and disturbed by this movie, especially the part where the monster rips the arm off of the bird. It has obviously bothered her greatly, as recently ...
Mimi9496’s profile
- Maryland
- 2 kids: ages 13, 15
What My Kids Love Now
House Rules
How do you manage media in your home? I have to approve the content of what they watch. I definitely check on here, Common sense media to see what the reviews are. I read packages as well!
When the Kids Are Asleep…
What media do you enjoy when the kids are asleep?
My Biggest Challenge Is:
Parenting can be tough work! Whether it's managing your kids' media lives or something else, what are you grappling with right now? Inappropriate content in media
Titles You’ve Reviewed
Movie: Where the Wild Things Are
I rate this titleiffyand give itMy concerns are:Big disappointment.. sad
Web site: Runescape
I rate this titleiffyand give itA good "thinking" website for kids
I like this online site because it has 'quests' that the kids have to solve before moving on to the next level. My son tells me the moderators are very good, and any inappropriate behavior or ...
TV: Mucha Lucha!
I rate this titleiffyand give itNot so great
I think this show leaves much to be desired. I doubt that in the half hour my kids watch this program, that they are absorbing anything meaningful or educational or even entertaining.
TV: Lilo & Stitch: The Series
I rate this titleonand give itLove Stitch!
This is a great show. Stitch is an adorable character, and it is action packed without being scary.
TV: That's So Raven
I rate this titleonand give itGreat!
This show is funny and really always sends a good message. The characters are funny and the whole show is done very well! Great show!
TV: The Amanda Show
I rate this titleiffyand give itSlap Stick
Some parts of this show are funny, but others are just weird entertainment for younger kids. I am on the fence about this show. If there were something else on, I'd rather my kids watch the other ...
TV: Drake & Josh
I rate this titleonand give itFunny Show
This is a funny show. My 8 and 10 year old kids think it is very funny and it always has a good message.
TV: Danny Phantom
I rate this titleonand give itGreat for 7 and up
I think that with the violence out there on other games/tv shows, this show has very minimal violence. It is an attention keeper with a clean message in each program.
TV: Cyberchase
I rate this titleonand give itAwesome Learning Tool
This show goes over a lot of stuff that the kids learn in school and reinforces it through a fun cartoon program. My kids are hooked watching this show and learn a lot from it!
Comments You’ve Made
- Article:
Should You Read Your Kids’ Texts?
Your Comments:I have read through everyone's comments. When I gave my kids cell phones, I told them that if I feel something is 'going on' with them, they are acting different, something is 'not right' that I reserve the right, as their parent to check every avenue to see what's happening if I feel that they are 'in a situation' or 'hiding something' and not communicating with me - they know they can come to me with anything, but sometimes they choose not to. Sometimes it is not a matter of trust, it is a matter of safety, etc. My kids' and I have good communication, but they are teenagers, and there are some things they won't share with parents. My kids leave their cell phones out in the open. I think communication is bottom line. I recently had a situation where an 18 year old boy was texting my 14 year old son inappropriate things, trying to ask him out, etc. This made my son uncomfortable, but he shared that he was not comfortable confronting this boy.. if i had not read those texts, I would not have been able to step in and help my son. So I think it depends. Yes, privacy is important, trust is important, but communication is the foundation. Keep an open line...
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What are your media dilemmas?
Your Comments:In my daughter's middle school, a note comes home for any movie they will be watching, and the parent can decide if the content is not appropriate for their child.. but as I have learned this past year with my son, who just started high school, they don't send notes home. I learned that he has watched things that I would have not let him watch. I am not sure what to do about this, because as my son tells me, 'they' (the teachers) think by the time you are in high school you should be able to handle it. Well, this makes me a little uncomfortable. Any suggestions on how to approach this with teachers, and/or administrators? My daughter will be in high school in 2 yrs, and she is mild autistic, and I really will object if she is subjected to the movies that my son was shown in class. Thanks for any suggestions you can provide!
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What's the right age for kids to get a cell phone?
Your Comments:I think it depends on the maturity and responsibility level that your child can handle. I first gave my children basic cell phones at ages 10 and 11. It was to call to let me know they had arrived to a friend's house, or in case of an emergency, etc. Now, at ages 13 and 14, they have more sophisticated phones only because they have earned the right to have them through the responsibility they have shown. That being said, they do mess up from time to time, but I use those times to remind them about responsibility, and awareness and of course, they know the consequences to irresponsibility are not great, so that is incentive....
- Article:
Don't Let Jon and Kate Teach Your Kids About Divorce
Your Comments:I am a divorced parent, and when my kids were made aware of the Jon/Kate situation, I just talked with them about it, reiterating that everyone's situation is different, that it is sad and a shame that their troubles have become so public, but I did point out to them that they, as adults, could have made wiser choices about airing their issues in public. Also, I reassured my children that although every marriage goes through difficult times, it is communication, and compromise and the choices you make and the tools you choose to help your marriage, rather than destroy it.. that make the difference. Knowing that sometimes, things don't work out, and divorce is necessary.. it is also important to make kids aware that media sometimes 'highlights' all the negative, or looks like one person is worse than the other.. much like gossip... can't believe everything!!
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What’s your school’s cell phone policy?
Your Comments:My kids' schools prohibit use of cell phones during school hours. If a cell phone is seen or heard, the teacher takes it and may or may not give it back at the end of class. I know there have been incidents where the phone was brought to the front office and the parents were called. They are very strict about cell phone use at the schools, which I think is a good thing... they should be concentrating on their school work, not worrying about texting someone or getting a text back.
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Help! My G-Rated Kids Want to See PG-13 Transformers
Your Comments:I feel there are too many inappropriate things being thrown at our kids at such a young age. The bottom line is - it depends on your child. I do not let my 13 and 14 year olds watch something PG-13 that I feel is inappropriate. I don't care if their friends are allowed to watch it, I feel we could make better use of our time as a family than watch something that puts fear, ideas or whatever in their heads before they are emotionally ready. They get enough exposure to inappropriate things at school, on TV, why have them spend their 'fun' time further exposing them to inappropriate sex content, violence or bad messages.
