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Darmstrong · 06-05-2010, 13:18

Hi,
I know this is a little off the topic of films but what age is it acceptable to bring a child to a film. Myself and my friend were going to bring her 3 year old daughter to see a film today when my friend asked would it be okay because she was only 3. It want a case of if the film would be suitable (it was U rated) but a question of would other people see us and think that she is too young to go to the cinema ..
Any idea?

Also, does anyone remember the first film they went to see as a child?
Mine; The Lion King,1994, I was 4 years old :]

**Galvasean** · 06-05-2010, 13:36

As a rule I generaly wouldn't approve of bringing a kid to the cinema until they are 5 (maybe 4 and a half). Research has shown that the loudness of the cinema can be very bad for their still developing ears. In fact, some cinemas in the UK have strict policies barring 3 year olds and under from their screenings*.

*Actually, that may no longr be the case, as I recall last year some braindead people challenged them in court because barring infants from the cinema was a 'breach of human rights'.

cynder · 06-05-2010, 13:45

I bring my 3 year old to the cinema

and his better than my 5 year old.

He sat through - start to finish
how to train a dragon
aliens in the attic
aliens vs monsters
astro boy

I wouldnt try him with nanny mc phee as i dont think that will hold his attention.

I was around 10 when i first went the the cinema to watch honey i shrunk the kids.

oh and im half deaf and need hearing aids.

i think you would have been better off posting this thread in parenting.

Darmstrong · 06-05-2010, 14:07

Yeah i should have and will, i only joined Boards yesterday and didn't see the parenting section, sorry :/

Thats a good point about hearing, i never would have thought about that!

**jaykhunter** · 06-05-2010, 14:14

I reckon if you're asking if it's too young, it's too young. I'd recommend dropping your children off to your family/neighbors and going out on the town with the wife/gf.

I'd ask please, please take your child out if he/she starts crying!!

ztoical · 06-05-2010, 14:19

First film I saw was Supergirl while on holidays on the Isle of Man and I was 3 and had no issue sitting through the whole thing, though did demand they rewind it and play it again at the end lol, my hearing is fine BTW. I think it's a hard one to say as each kid is different and while some will sit through it fine others won't. Do remember someone bringing a very young kid to X2 opening weekend 8.30 show and it started crying half way through and the mother just sat there and let it cry. Loads of people started yelling at her to take the kid out and she just refused cus she'd paid for her ticket. I've no issue with people bringing kids to films but some common sense, avoid packed screenings and if they start acting up bring them outside.

Some cinemas have mummy and baby screenings but 3 is prob too old and it's usually more mummy focused films then kid focused.

OutlawPete · 07-05-2010, 03:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darmstrong

Also, does anyone remember the first film they went to see as a child?

Mine; The Lion King,1994, I was 4 years old :]

Had a thread in After Hours for a good while asking what people's first cinema experiences were:

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showt...p?t=2055829448

Mine was Superman and I was nearly 5.

Best day of my life.

At that age the screen looked as big as the Empire State

I vividly remember the helcopitor crashing scene and when Lois falls.

I was gripping my seat and living every second like no other time since.

Anakin.S · 07-05-2010, 08:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Galvasean

As a rule I generaly wouldn't approve of bringing a kid to the cinema until they are 5 (maybe 4 and a half). Research has shown that the loudness of the cinema can be very bad for their still developing ears. In fact, some cinemas in the UK have strict policies barring 3 year olds and under from their screenings*.

*Actually, that may no longr be the case, as I recall last year some braindead people challenged them in court because barring infants from the cinema was a 'breach of human rights'.

The Odeon in Belfast actually has a parent and baby screening of movies during the day, although it is geared towards new mothers who want to get out during the day while the other half is in work.

Nevyn · 07-05-2010, 09:12

It depends on the child, some kids can and will sit snuggled up beside thier parent and what a whole movie. Other's won't sit still, or will get freaked out, when in thier day also makes a difference, aim for a time when they are not going to be cranky due to being tired, or hungry or a time when usually they get to be out running around.

I would suggest seeing if they wil sit with you at home to watch a movie and then try and take them but be prepared to leave if needed.

qz · 07-05-2010, 09:44

It does depend on the child. I brought my 6 year old sister to Princess and the Frog and she loved it, but my 3 year old sister said she didn't wanted to go because she'd be scared of the cinema (she said this to me), but that she'd be up for the next Shrek film when that's out. I'm sure there are 3 year old kids that love the cinema, you can probably tell if the kid gets scared easily by watching films at home? I know you don't get the same sensory experience as in the cinema but it's certainly an indication.

Skinfull · 07-05-2010, 10:19

Bring him. (or her)
Never too young for the flicks though I'd suggest bringing him to the child friendly morning shows and matinees. Kids talk and ask questions during movies and in a matinee they up the volume to compensate for this and no one can give out to you for having to have a 3 min conversation with the kid to explain something that's happening on the screen. Also they dont turn the lights all the way down in these showings.

Good luck!

fitz · 07-05-2010, 14:06

The level of public awareness of the noise-induced hearing loss never ceases to amaze me. Talk to any audiologist, I'd imagine they'll recommend not bringing a child that young to a cinema.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technolog...ema-goers.html

Whatever about adults, but kids at critical stages of speach and language development?
I know I wouldn't risk it.

cynder · 07-05-2010, 14:25

I have had my 3 year olds hearing tested as part of his asd assessment. Turns out I'm the one with an hearing problem and am waiting for 2 hearing aids. I haven't yet hit 30.

**Galvasean** · 08-05-2010, 12:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by fitz

The level of public awareness of the noise-induced hearing loss never ceases to amaze me. Talk to any audiologist, I'd imagine they'll recommend not bringing a child that young to a cinema.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technolog...ema-goers.html

Whatever about adults, but kids at critical stages of speach and language development?
I know I wouldn't risk it.

And yet, based on some of the replies in this thread, people simply do not want to know this.

eth0_ · 08-05-2010, 12:16

I think it depends on the child.
HOWEVER - the moment your kid starts screaming or being in any way noisy, leave the auditorium. There is nothing more infuriating than paying a tenner to see a movie (aimed at adults!) only to have it ruined by someone who brought their child along and thinks it's ok for the child to be noisy.

Rant over

06-05-2010, 13:18	#1
Darmstrong Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kildare Posts: 350 Adverts \| Friends	3 years old,too young? Hi, I know this is a little off the topic of films but what age is it acceptable to bring a child to a film. Myself and my friend were going to bring her 3 year old daughter to see a film today when my friend asked would it be okay because she was only 3. It want a case of if the film would be suitable (it was U rated) but a question of would other people see us and think that she is too young to go to the cinema .. Any idea? Also, does anyone remember the first film they went to see as a child? Mine; The Lion King,1994, I was 4 years old :]

06-05-2010, 13:45	#3
cynder Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Home Sweet Home Posts: 4,131 Adverts \| Friends	I bring my 3 year old to the cinema and his better than my 5 year old. He sat through - start to finish how to train a dragon aliens in the attic aliens vs monsters astro boy I wouldnt try him with nanny mc phee as i dont think that will hold his attention. I was around 10 when i first went the the cinema to watch honey i shrunk the kids. oh and im half deaf and need hearing aids. i think you would have been better off posting this thread in parenting. Last edited by cynder; 06-05-2010 at 13:49.

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06-05-2010, 13:36	#2
Galvasean Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hell's Creek Posts: 32,409 Adverts \| Friends Mod: Palaeontology, Transformers	As a rule I generaly wouldn't approve of bringing a kid to the cinema until they are 5 (maybe 4 and a half). Research has shown that the loudness of the cinema can be very bad for their still developing ears. In fact, some cinemas in the UK have strict policies barring 3 year olds and under from their screenings. Actually, that may no longr be the case, as I recall last year some braindead people challenged them in court because barring infants from the cinema was a 'breach of human rights'.

06-05-2010, 14:07	#4
Darmstrong Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kildare Posts: 350 Adverts \| Friends	Yeah i should have and will, i only joined Boards yesterday and didn't see the parenting section, sorry :/ Thats a good point about hearing, i never would have thought about that!

06-05-2010, 14:14	#5
jaykhunter Moderator Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Temple Bar, Dublin Posts: 8,390 Adverts \| Friends Mod: Podcasts, Pro Wrestling, Sega	I reckon if you're asking if it's too young, it's too young. I'd recommend dropping your children off to your family/neighbors and going out on the town with the wife/gf. I'd ask please, please take your child out if he/she starts crying!!

06-05-2010, 14:19	#6
ztoical Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 4,548 Adverts \| Friends	First film I saw was Supergirl while on holidays on the Isle of Man and I was 3 and had no issue sitting through the whole thing, though did demand they rewind it and play it again at the end lol, my hearing is fine BTW. I think it's a hard one to say as each kid is different and while some will sit through it fine others won't. Do remember someone bringing a very young kid to X2 opening weekend 8.30 show and it started crying half way through and the mother just sat there and let it cry. Loads of people started yelling at her to take the kid out and she just refused cus she'd paid for her ticket. I've no issue with people bringing kids to films but some common sense, avoid packed screenings and if they start acting up bring them outside. Some cinemas have mummy and baby screenings but 3 is prob too old and it's usually more mummy focused films then kid focused.

07-05-2010, 09:12	#9
Nevyn Closed Account Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 42,870 Adverts \| Friends	It depends on the child, some kids can and will sit snuggled up beside thier parent and what a whole movie. Other's won't sit still, or will get freaked out, when in thier day also makes a difference, aim for a time when they are not going to be cranky due to being tired, or hungry or a time when usually they get to be out running around. I would suggest seeing if they wil sit with you at home to watch a movie and then try and take them but be prepared to leave if needed.

07-05-2010, 09:44	#10
qz Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Skyrim Posts: 8,371 Adverts \| Friends	It does depend on the child. I brought my 6 year old sister to Princess and the Frog and she loved it, but my 3 year old sister said she didn't wanted to go because she'd be scared of the cinema (she said this to me), but that she'd be up for the next Shrek film when that's out. I'm sure there are 3 year old kids that love the cinema, you can probably tell if the kid gets scared easily by watching films at home? I know you don't get the same sensory experience as in the cinema but it's certainly an indication.

07-05-2010, 10:19	#11
Skinfull Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Dublin Posts: 1,412 Adverts \| Friends	Bring him. (or her) Never too young for the flicks though I'd suggest bringing him to the child friendly morning shows and matinees. Kids talk and ask questions during movies and in a matinee they up the volume to compensate for this and no one can give out to you for having to have a 3 min conversation with the kid to explain something that's happening on the screen. Also they dont turn the lights all the way down in these showings. Good luck!

07-05-2010, 14:06	#12
fitz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Unemployed, in Greenland. Posts: 3,741 Adverts \| Friends HMod: Skylarkin	The level of public awareness of the noise-induced hearing loss never ceases to amaze me. Talk to any audiologist, I'd imagine they'll recommend not bringing a child that young to a cinema. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technolog...ema-goers.html Whatever about adults, but kids at critical stages of speach and language development? I know I wouldn't risk it.

07-05-2010, 14:25	#13
cynder Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Home Sweet Home Posts: 4,131 Adverts \| Friends	I have had my 3 year olds hearing tested as part of his asd assessment. Turns out I'm the one with an hearing problem and am waiting for 2 hearing aids. I haven't yet hit 30.

08-05-2010, 12:16	#15
eth0_ Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: London Posts: 10,524 Adverts \| Friends	I think it depends on the child. HOWEVER - the moment your kid starts screaming or being in any way noisy, leave the auditorium. There is nothing more infuriating than paying a tenner to see a movie (aimed at adults!) only to have it ruined by someone who brought their child along and thinks it's ok for the child to be noisy. Rant over