Daughter's 8th grade teacher showing Troy movie in the classroom.

[Marinski]

Troy is nothing, quit being so over protective. I was watchin much worse in 8th grade and i turned out fine.

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: IcebergSlim

I thought R meant you had to be accompanied by an adult

Or 17 years old. The point of that being to allow parents to choose whether to let their children watch those movies. Which is exactly the point of my post.

 

[Superself]

Originally posted by: krunchykrome

Originally posted by: IcebergSlim

Originally posted by: mugs

Originally posted by: krunchykrome

Originally posted by: Superself

Originally posted by: krunchykrome

Originally posted by: Superself
This movie is rated R. She is showing a full uncut film to 13 year olds. I disagree with this and was wondering how others would feel.

I do understand that the focus of the past 2 weeks has been on mythology, but I still think that this just wrong to do without notifying the parents. There are other movies with lower ratings suitable for 8th graders.

This is at a good Catholic school in Manhattan.

Would you let her watch it at home? Probably....so whats the problem?

The movie Troy should be the least of your concerns regarding what your daughter is exposed to at that age.

We do not allow our kids to watch rated R movies at home.

8th grade? Wow....

It's none of my business how you want to raise your child, but I really think that's ridiculous.

What's the point of having R-rated movies then? Why not just make them all PG-13?

I thought R meant you had to be accompanied by an adult

Yes, at movie theatres. But at home, you dont need an adult or any supervision. Kids in the 8th grade are exposed to sex, drugs, and curse words on a regular basis. To not allow your 8th grade kid to watch a rated R movie at that age just doesnt make sense. Extremely over-protected IMO.

You have daughters?

 

[gwrober]

Originally posted by: MisterJackson
First off, I seriously doubt it's rated R, and "uncut". Unless you know that for sure, you're just assuming this.

My good friend is a 9th grade teacher and she's shown this movie, but it was from a company the school system deals with that takes movies like this and edits them so they're age appropriate.

I forget the name of the company but I'll ask her when I see her tonight.

Per IMDB:

Rated R for graphic violence/sexuality/nudity

link

I had my 12 yr old daughter call me from her friend's house one day, asking if she was allowed to watch "date movie" which is PG13. Of course not. When you're a parent, these type of things should matter. I would be very upset with my kids' schools if they showed a movie that wasn't even rated for their students, and especially so if they attempted to do so with out discussing it with the parents....

 

[Superself]

Originally posted by: Marinski
Troy is nothing, quit being so over protective. I was watchin much worse in 8th grade and i turned out fine.

Um yeah, ok....

 

[OutHouse]

as a father of a 13 year old 7th grader i would have no problems with that movie being shown to her in class. I really dont see what the big deal is.

but i may not be the best source on that becaue we have raised our kids much differntly than you. in our house movie ratings have no meaning. NO YOU PERVS that does not include X or XXX.

 

[krunchykrome]

Originally posted by: Superself

Originally posted by: krunchykrome

Originally posted by: IcebergSlim

Originally posted by: mugs

Originally posted by: krunchykrome

Originally posted by: Superself

Originally posted by: krunchykrome

Originally posted by: Superself
This movie is rated R. She is showing a full uncut film to 13 year olds. I disagree with this and was wondering how others would feel.

I do understand that the focus of the past 2 weeks has been on mythology, but I still think that this just wrong to do without notifying the parents. There are other movies with lower ratings suitable for 8th graders.

This is at a good Catholic school in Manhattan.

Would you let her watch it at home? Probably....so whats the problem?

The movie Troy should be the least of your concerns regarding what your daughter is exposed to at that age.

We do not allow our kids to watch rated R movies at home.

8th grade? Wow....

It's none of my business how you want to raise your child, but I really think that's ridiculous.

What's the point of having R-rated movies then? Why not just make them all PG-13?

I thought R meant you had to be accompanied by an adult

Yes, at movie theatres. But at home, you dont need an adult or any supervision. Kids in the 8th grade are exposed to sex, drugs, and curse words on a regular basis. To not allow your 8th grade kid to watch a rated R movie at that age just doesnt make sense. Extremely over-protected IMO.

You have daughters?

No. But when I do have a daughter, I'll be sure to tie a black ribbon around their eyes, and a locked steel plate around their crotch.

 

[Marinski]

I don't even remember nudity in that movie. What scene?

 

[Superself]

Originally posted by: gwrober

Originally posted by: MisterJackson
First off, I seriously doubt it's rated R, and "uncut". Unless you know that for sure, you're just assuming this.

My good friend is a 9th grade teacher and she's shown this movie, but it was from a company the school system deals with that takes movies like this and edits them so they're age appropriate.

I forget the name of the company but I'll ask her when I see her tonight.

Per IMDB:

Rated R for graphic violence/sexuality/nudity

link

I had my 12 yr old daughter call me from her friend's house one day, asking if she was allowed to watch "date movie" which is PG13. Of course not. When you're a parent, these type of things should matter. I would be very upset with my kids' schools if they showed a movie that wasn't even rated for their students, and especially so if they attempted to do so with out discussing it with the parents....

I'm betting that most of the people who think it is overprotective of me do not have young daughters at home.

 

[fustercluck]

When I was in middle school the computer class showed that Hackers movie, don't ask me why - Was Angelina Jolie naked in that movie? I probably would of remembered if she was. Needless to say I'm pretty sure nobody learned a thing from the movie, besides how bad the school was.

 

[imported_griffis]

um really, if you are worried about what they are watching and not other things i am worried

 

[Superself]

Originally posted by: krunchykrome

Originally posted by: Superself

Originally posted by: krunchykrome

Originally posted by: IcebergSlim

Originally posted by: mugs

Originally posted by: krunchykrome

Originally posted by: Superself

Originally posted by: krunchykrome

Originally posted by: Superself
This movie is rated R. She is showing a full uncut film to 13 year olds. I disagree with this and was wondering how others would feel.

I do understand that the focus of the past 2 weeks has been on mythology, but I still think that this just wrong to do without notifying the parents. There are other movies with lower ratings suitable for 8th graders.

This is at a good Catholic school in Manhattan.

Would you let her watch it at home? Probably....so whats the problem?

The movie Troy should be the least of your concerns regarding what your daughter is exposed to at that age.

We do not allow our kids to watch rated R movies at home.

8th grade? Wow....

It's none of my business how you want to raise your child, but I really think that's ridiculous.

What's the point of having R-rated movies then? Why not just make them all PG-13?

I thought R meant you had to be accompanied by an adult

Yes, at movie theatres. But at home, you dont need an adult or any supervision. Kids in the 8th grade are exposed to sex, drugs, and curse words on a regular basis. To not allow your 8th grade kid to watch a rated R movie at that age just doesnt make sense. Extremely over-protected IMO.

You have daughters?

No. But when I do have a daughter, I'll be sure to tie a black ribbon around their eyes, and a locked steel plate around their crotch.

That explains why it makes no sense to you.

 

[JackBurton]

I love Troy! Thumbs up! They can handle it.

 

[apac]

Originally posted by: MisterJackson
First off, I seriously doubt it's rated R, and "uncut". Unless you know that for sure, you're just assuming this.

My good friend is a 9th grade teacher and she's shown this movie, but it was from a company the school system deals with that takes movies like this and edits them so they're age appropriate.

I forget the name of the company but I'll ask her when I see her tonight.

Wouldn't suprise me. It's the same way they're able to show Gladiator on TV.

 

[krunchykrome]

Originally posted by: Superself

Originally posted by: gwrober

Originally posted by: MisterJackson
First off, I seriously doubt it's rated R, and "uncut". Unless you know that for sure, you're just assuming this.

My good friend is a 9th grade teacher and she's shown this movie, but it was from a company the school system deals with that takes movies like this and edits them so they're age appropriate.

I forget the name of the company but I'll ask her when I see her tonight.

Per IMDB:

Rated R for graphic violence/sexuality/nudity

link

I had my 12 yr old daughter call me from her friend's house one day, asking if she was allowed to watch "date movie" which is PG13. Of course not. When you're a parent, these type of things should matter. I would be very upset with my kids' schools if they showed a movie that wasn't even rated for their students, and especially so if they attempted to do so with out discussing it with the parents....

I'm betting that most of the people who think it is overprotective of me do not have young daughters at home.

It's a rated R movie for gods sake. She's in 8th grade. Her friends probably talk about sex, boys, and everything else at the school lunch table. Being protective about the daughter going out and dating, or staying out late and things like that is one thing. Watching a rated R movie in the 8th grade makes no sense.

Im willing to change my opinion about that if one of you fathers with daughters can justify why it is necessary to prohibit your teenage daughter from viewing these movies.

 

[krunchykrome]

Originally posted by: Superself

Originally posted by: krunchykrome

Originally posted by: Superself

Originally posted by: krunchykrome

Originally posted by: IcebergSlim

Originally posted by: mugs

Originally posted by: krunchykrome

Originally posted by: Superself

Originally posted by: krunchykrome

Originally posted by: Superself
This movie is rated R. She is showing a full uncut film to 13 year olds. I disagree with this and was wondering how others would feel.

I do understand that the focus of the past 2 weeks has been on mythology, but I still think that this just wrong to do without notifying the parents. There are other movies with lower ratings suitable for 8th graders.

This is at a good Catholic school in Manhattan.

Would you let her watch it at home? Probably....so whats the problem?

The movie Troy should be the least of your concerns regarding what your daughter is exposed to at that age.

We do not allow our kids to watch rated R movies at home.

8th grade? Wow....

It's none of my business how you want to raise your child, but I really think that's ridiculous.

What's the point of having R-rated movies then? Why not just make them all PG-13?

I thought R meant you had to be accompanied by an adult

Yes, at movie theatres. But at home, you dont need an adult or any supervision. Kids in the 8th grade are exposed to sex, drugs, and curse words on a regular basis. To not allow your 8th grade kid to watch a rated R movie at that age just doesnt make sense. Extremely over-protected IMO.

You have daughters?

No. But when I do have a daughter, I'll be sure to tie a black ribbon around their eyes, and a locked steel plate around their crotch.

That explains why it makes no sense to you.

Well, please explain your logic behind it.

 

[jgigz]

Im not trying to be an a$$ or anything, but it seems to me that you wanna keep your daughter "daddy's little girl" forever(which there is nothign wrong by that, at least you're a good parent and care deeply about your children) and don't wanna see her grow up. Worrying about your child seeing a little violence and possibly nudity is nothing especially at the age of 13. Hell, i remember my 4th grade teacher showing us Mortal Kombat which was awesome (but she also got fired for it among alot of other things she did)

Edit: Don't fret to much over this its really not that big of a deal

 

[sygyzy]

I think this is a big violation on the teacher's part. Report her.

 

[Superself]

Originally posted by: krunchykrome

Originally posted by: Superself

Originally posted by: gwrober

Originally posted by: MisterJackson
First off, I seriously doubt it's rated R, and "uncut". Unless you know that for sure, you're just assuming this.

My good friend is a 9th grade teacher and she's shown this movie, but it was from a company the school system deals with that takes movies like this and edits them so they're age appropriate.

I forget the name of the company but I'll ask her when I see her tonight.

Per IMDB:

Rated R for graphic violence/sexuality/nudity

link

I had my 12 yr old daughter call me from her friend's house one day, asking if she was allowed to watch "date movie" which is PG13. Of course not. When you're a parent, these type of things should matter. I would be very upset with my kids' schools if they showed a movie that wasn't even rated for their students, and especially so if they attempted to do so with out discussing it with the parents....

I'm betting that most of the people who think it is overprotective of me do not have young daughters at home.

It's a rated R movie for gods sake. She's in 8th grade. Her friends probably talk about sex, boys, and everything else at the school lunch table. Being protective about the daughter going out and dating, or staying out late and things like that is one thing. Watching a rated R movie in the 8th grade makes no sense.

Im willing to change my opinion about that if one of you fathers with daughters can justify why it is necessary to prohibit your teenage daughter from viewing these movies.

It really depends on every individual child and their maturity level. I feel she is not mentally ready to handle R rated movies.

 

[IceBergSLiM]

truly appalling they probably let the 8th graders run loose in the library unsupervised as well!

 

[gwrober]

You know, I don't think it's so much about the content (in this case) but more so about the fact that the teacher showed a movie that was already deemed inappropriate for that age group without parental consent.

 

[krunchykrome]

Originally posted by: Superself

Originally posted by: krunchykrome

Originally posted by: Superself

Originally posted by: gwrober

Originally posted by: MisterJackson
First off, I seriously doubt it's rated R, and "uncut". Unless you know that for sure, you're just assuming this.

My good friend is a 9th grade teacher and she's shown this movie, but it was from a company the school system deals with that takes movies like this and edits them so they're age appropriate.

I forget the name of the company but I'll ask her when I see her tonight.

Per IMDB:

Rated R for graphic violence/sexuality/nudity

link

I had my 12 yr old daughter call me from her friend's house one day, asking if she was allowed to watch "date movie" which is PG13. Of course not. When you're a parent, these type of things should matter. I would be very upset with my kids' schools if they showed a movie that wasn't even rated for their students, and especially so if they attempted to do so with out discussing it with the parents....

I'm betting that most of the people who think it is overprotective of me do not have young daughters at home.

It's a rated R movie for gods sake. She's in 8th grade. Her friends probably talk about sex, boys, and everything else at the school lunch table. Being protective about the daughter going out and dating, or staying out late and things like that is one thing. Watching a rated R movie in the 8th grade makes no sense.

Im willing to change my opinion about that if one of you fathers with daughters can justify why it is necessary to prohibit your teenage daughter from viewing these movies.

It really depends on every individual child and their maturity level. I feel she is not mentally ready to handle R rated movies.

Fair enough, you are her father and you are the only person who is able to make that kind of judgement.

 

[Chaotic42]

Originally posted by: krunchykrome
Yes, at movie theatres. But at home, you dont need an adult or any supervision. Kids in the 8th grade are exposed to sex, drugs, and curse words on a regular basis. To not allow your 8th grade kid to watch a rated R movie at that age just doesnt make sense. Extremely over-protected IMO.

It's still his choice as a parent. He trumps the school on this. Especially since the school is showing R-rated movies to minors. How he raises his kids is his own business. Whether you or I or anyone else feels that they are overprotected or not.

 

[slsmnaz]

Originally posted by: krunchykrome

Originally posted by: Superself

Originally posted by: gwrober

Originally posted by: MisterJackson
First off, I seriously doubt it's rated R, and "uncut". Unless you know that for sure, you're just assuming this.

My good friend is a 9th grade teacher and she's shown this movie, but it was from a company the school system deals with that takes movies like this and edits them so they're age appropriate.

I forget the name of the company but I'll ask her when I see her tonight.

Per IMDB:

Rated R for graphic violence/sexuality/nudity

link

I had my 12 yr old daughter call me from her friend's house one day, asking if she was allowed to watch "date movie" which is PG13. Of course not. When you're a parent, these type of things should matter. I would be very upset with my kids' schools if they showed a movie that wasn't even rated for their students, and especially so if they attempted to do so with out discussing it with the parents....

I'm betting that most of the people who think it is overprotective of me do not have young daughters at home.

It's a rated R movie for gods sake. She's in 8th grade. Her friends probably talk about sex, boys, and everything else at the school lunch table. Being protective about the daughter going out and dating, or staying out late and things like that is one thing. Watching a rated R movie in the 8th grade makes no sense.

Im willing to change my opinion about that if one of you fathers with daughters can justify why it is necessary to prohibit your teenage daughter from viewing these movies.

Just because it happens doesn't mean it's the right thing for all kids. Why all the hate toward a parent that wants to raise their child? I wish more parents took this stand.

 

[CKent]

8th grade catholic school girl? I won't be the one to tell you...

But yeah, R rated films by law require ... is it 13+ and accompaniment by an adult? Definitely withing the realm of parental discretion, not up to the teacher.

FWIW we watched Glory in middle school. The part where the guy's head exploded was rad