I'm surprised anyone thought this was appropriate for even 17 year olds. Kids don't have to be exposed to such crude, sexist movies. Too many good ones out there to give this any merit at all. I ...
anneslidell’s profile
- Louisiana
- I am an educator at St. Jude's Academy.
- 2 kids: ages 8, 25
What My Kids Love Now
Action movies, hero movies, uplifting movies, comedies, true life stories. Anything you can build with be it Lego's, Lincoln logs, blocks, electronics, zones, etc.. My son loves imagination games and he and my husband make up grand adventure stories during their "play time".
House Rules
No inappropriate viewing on TV or computer. Be kind to everyone but choose your friends carefully. No foul language. Stand up for others being bullied. Don't be afraid or embarrassed to acknowledge God in your life. Do the right thing whether someone is watching or not - just do it because it's the right thing to do. Life is complicated enough...don't lie. Appreciate what you have. True happiness is found in realizing joy right where you are...not thinking you'll be happy when this or that occurs. Appreciate life...it can change on a dime. Just appreciate it. Appreciate your family, your friends, your abilities. Use the gifts God gave you for good. We like the idea that your abilities are God given. As you work to improve them it is your gift back to God. Don't waste your gifts. It's okay to have a bad day but don't make it anyone else's bad day. Let others help when you need them. It's okay to fall as long as you pick yourself up again and move on. No hitting or name calling. Pick up after yourselves. We could go on all night....lol. Kids computer is in view of our computer and visible from our main living area.
When the Kids Are Asleep…
I work on paperwork (job related). Enjoy a movie on the computer or tv. Read. Cook. Enjoy time with my husband. When the kids are asleep I like a variety of movie types...science fiction, historical, romantic, thriller, biographical, etc... Not big on horror flicks.
My Biggest Challenge Is:
Consistency. Not allowing back talk. Getting everyone to keep a respectful tone with us and each other. It's a work in progress. Have found we have to keep a close eye on the play. What is allowed in some homes is not allowed here. (Certain language, fighting, etc..) The neighbor kids are coming over more and more so we can't be that bad. Keeping my hyper son active enough is a challenge. Hard to tire him out! Just finding chill time used to be a challenge. I stay up late to get my time. Quiet time I can use to enjoy my husband's company, read, watch tv, exercise or do something else.
Titles You’ve Reviewed
DVD: My Best Friend's Girl
I rate this titleoffand give itMy concerns are:- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
Not for 16, 17... or anyone with a brain. Crude and sexist.
