Is Elf appropriate for 8 year olds?

Parents need to know that although Elf has some potty language and mild swearing ("pissed," "hell," "damn," etc.) and a few references to bodily functions, it's family friendly at its core.
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Can an 8 year old watch Elf?

Elf, age 7+. No one has more Christmas spirit than Will Ferrell's Buddy the Elf, but that doesn't mean that other characters don't shake their head and roll their eyes at the notion of Santa. And kids talk about the possibility of parents being the ones behind the presents.
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Can kids use Elf?

Children from a very young age (2+) can learn the Christmas Elf tradition and it becomes part of the excitement of Christmas. My daughter Holly, at just two years old, LOVED the fun and magic of her Elf toy, she understood that Elf was checking to make sure she was being good, but that Elf could be mischievous too.
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Is 8 year old appropriate?

Great film, but not for kids under 13

It's very gory and contains adult language.
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How do I punish my 8 year old?

Best Discipline Strategies
  1. Minimize power struggles. State your expectations clearly, without yelling. ...
  2. Help them begin to master their feelings. If they hit, teach them to use their words ("I'm mad!"). ...
  3. Handle tantrums with care. Ignore the tantrum and don't give in, but remain close by until it stops.
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What should I expect at age 8?

An 8-year-old child, typically in third grade, will continue to develop more complex language skills. Their focus and attention span improve. They will improve pronunciation and learn to follow more commands in a row than they could at age 7. Reading skills become more sophisticated.
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Is elf appropriate for 7 year olds?

Parents need to know that although Elf has some potty language and mild swearing ("pissed," "hell," "damn," etc.) and a few references to bodily functions, it's family friendly at its core.
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Why you shouldn't do Elf on the Shelf?

One philosophy provides a compelling argument about the dangers of the Elf on the Shelf, namely that it is a lie, threatens the trustworthiness of parents, ultimately encourages gullibility in children rather than critical thinking and inadvertently teaches children that their behavior should be governed by potential ...
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Why do parents hate Elf on the Shelf?

Parents are freaking done with Elf on the Shelf. The innocent holiday tradition started out as a cutesy way to keep their kids' behavior in check ahead of the holidays, but has been criticized for being a capitalist marketing scheme to indoctrinate children into accepting the surveillance state.
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What age should you stop Elf on the shelf?

The Elf on the Shelf tradition can be started at any age, but most parents recommend waiting until your child is between the ages of 2 and 3.
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Is Elf a PG?

The MPAA rated Elf PG for some mild rude humor and language.
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When should you tell a kid about Santa?

There's no magic age for when you need to reveal the truth. Instead, take cues from your kids, and if they start asking questions, ask them questions of your own. Let your answer about Santa be dictated by your values.
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Is the Elf PG 13?

Elf is rated PG for language and some rude humor, but it may ruin the idea of Santa Claus for some children.
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Is the Elf on Netflix?

Unfortunately Elf is not currently streaming on Netflix.
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How many rotten tomatoes did Elf get?

Elf Goes Retro

Compared to other CGI-filled Christmas movies from the 2000s — including The Santa Clause 2 and 3 (55% and 17% on the Tomatometer, respectively), The Polar Express (55%), and Disney's A Christmas Carol (54%) — Elf's Certified Fresh 84% ranks on top.
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What does the Elf on the Shelf do when child misbehaves?

If you're unfamiliar, the Elf on the Shelf is one of Santa's elves, and he spies on children to see whether they belong on the naughty or nice list. The elf moves around the house, ready to catch unsuspecting children misbehaving so that he can report back to Santa.
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What to do if your child sees you move the elf?

How to Answer When Your Child Asks if You Moved the Elf on the Shelf
  1. Act just as confused as your child. Say something like "I don't know... ...
  2. Be honest with your child. ...
  3. RELATED RESOURCES: Holidays and Elf on The Shelf.
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What do you do when your kid finds the elf?

What Happens If Our Scout Elf Is Accidentally Touched?
  1. Write a note to your elf or Santa apologizing for touching your elf. This is the most effective way to help your Scout Elf get back in action quick!
  2. Sprinkle a little cinnamon next to your Scout Elf. ...
  3. Sing a Christmas carol with your family!
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Does the Grinch movie cuss?

A Christmas Story

Wonderful antidote to cutesy holiday tales; some swearing.
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Does Disney have Elf plus?

Is Elf on Disney Plus? Elf is not on Disney Plus. With Disney+, you can have a wide range of shows from Marvel, Star Wars, Disney+, Pixar, ESPN, and National Geographic to choose from in the streaming platform for the price of $7.99 monthly or $79.99 annually.
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Does Home Alone 2 spoil Santa?

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992)

While the first Home Alone has no place on a list of Christmas movies that don't spoil Santa (it includes a doubt-inducing cameo), he doesn't show up in the sequel beyond the small assumption that Santa may or may not deliver gifts to hotel rooms at the end.
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What time should 8 year olds go to bed?

At 5-11 years, children need 9-11 hours sleep a night. For example, if your child wakes for school at 7 am and needs approximately 10 hours sleep per night, your child should be in bed before 9 pm.
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What are the first signs of puberty in a girl?

When your daughter starts to go through puberty, her gonads (ovaries) and adrenal glands (glands that sit on top of the kidneys) release hormones. These hormones cause the first signs of puberty, which are breast development, body odor, underarm hair, pubic hair and acne (pimples).
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At what age does a girl start getting pubic hair?

In years past, girls typically began puberty at age 10 or 11. But a study published three years ago in the journal Pediatrics suggested that it's now normal for girls of 7 (if they're African-American) or 8 (if they're white) to have breast and pubic hair development.
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