When I was a child, I loved watching movies. There wasn't a day that goes by that I don't watch a movie but my parents were very careful about the movies I watched. They always checked to make sure the movie was okay for my age. They didn't let me watch anything too scary or with too much violence.
As at then I didn't know why they stopped me from watching these types of movie, as time went on I started watching them and sometimes after watching a scary movie and I'm in the dark, I begin to imagine the movie and I become scared.
I remember sometimes when my parents came back and we have eaten and done our homework, we all sit together in the sitting room and watch a movie together. My mom was always the one picking the movie we watched, she doesn't let us watch any kind of movie.
As I grew older, I started watching movies on my own and sometimes with my friends. But at the same they always questioned us about the movies we watched, the questions they asked helped me to pay more attention to movies and not just watch them for fun and entertainment.
Now that I have kids of my own. I am very careful about the movies they watch, just like my parents were with me. I look at the ratings and read reviews. Sometimes, I watch the movie first to make sure it is okay. I want to protect my kids from seeing things that might scare them or give them bad ideas.
A neighbor of mine doesn't let her children talk or play with anything that has to do with gun, she has her reasons sha.
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Those movies that they write PG-13 are not really 13. Some of them has bad language or it has too much violence. I believe it's important for parents to watch movies with their kids and talk about them. This way, they can explain things and answer questions. It also helps to know what your kids are thinking and feeling about what they see. Movies can be a great way to teach lessons and start conversations about important topics. I always watch movies with my son if he wants to watch because he is not a fan of watching TV, he prefers to play or do anything aside watch movie.
I also think that parents should be willing to say no to certain movies. Even if a movie is popular, it might not be the right choice for your child. It's okay to set limits and make sure your kids are watching things that are good for them.
I also think that by being involved and making careful choices, parents can help their children enjoy movies in a safe and positive way. This helps kids learn good lessons and grow up with a healthy understanding of the world around them.
This is my response to Hive naija weekly prompt. Thanks for your time.
