Should I let my kid watch R rated movies?

R-rated movies portray violence and other behaviors deemed inappropriate for children under 17 year of age. A new study finds one more reason why parents should not let their kids watch those movies: adolescents who watch R-rated movies are more likely to try alcohol at a young age.
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Is it OK kids to watch R-rated movies?

According to the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), children below 17 years are not permitted to watch R-rated movies without adult supervision. That is due to the strong language used as well as the adult themes and activities that are characteristic of such films.
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When should I let my kid watch rated R movies?

Forbid all R-rated movies until your child is 13 years old.

If your child is 13 to 16 years old, carefully consider his maturity and sensitivity when you are deciding whether he is ready to view some of these movies with you. Don't allow your child to see movies with graphic personal or sexual violence before age 17.
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Should teens be allowed to watch rated R movies?

In general words, violence, language, and/or sexual are the criteria why some movies are rated R. In U.S, R rated movies are allowed to the teens under 17 accompanied with a person who is older than16. Teenagers under 17 should also be allowed to see R rated movies.
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Can 12 year olds watch R movies?

Children under age 17 requires an accompanying parent or guardian (age 21 or older) to attend R rated performances. 25 years and under must show ID for R rated performances.
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Can a 10 year old watch a rated R movie with a parent?

Children under 17 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian over the age of 21 for R-rated movies. I.D. is required for proof of age. Children under 6 years of age are not permitted into R-rated features at all.
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Is R the highest rating?

Rated G: General audiences – All ages admitted. Rated PG: Parental guidance suggested – Some material may not be suitable for pre-teenagers. Rated R: Restricted – Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Rated X: No one under 17 admitted.
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What can a 14 year old watch?

Here are some fave shows to watch with your teens and pre-teens.
  • New Girl. I was not expecting to love it as much as I did, but there are so many things to love about this show. ...
  • The Office. I mean, it's a classic. ...
  • Schitt's Creek. ...
  • Never Have I Ever. ...
  • Ted Lasso. ...
  • Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. ...
  • Stranger Things. ...
  • Cobra Kai.
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What ages can watch rated R?

Children 6 and under are not allowed to attend Rated R features. For Rated R Features you must be 18 or older to purchase a single ticket for the feature. A parent or guardian, 21 or over, is required to accompany and remain in the feature with any underage individuals.
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Why can't teens watch rated R movies?

According to CARA, people under the age of 17 are legally not permitted to watch R-rated movies alone, due to adult themes, adult activity, hard language, intense or persistent violence, sexually-oriented nudity, drug abuse or other mature elements.
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Can 15 year olds watch rated R?

If you are under 17, or do not have a photo ID, your parent must come to the theatre to purchase your ticket for an R rated movie. No notes or phone calls will be accepted. You must be at least a freshman in high school in order to watch an R rated movie without your parent staying to watch the same movie with you.
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Can a 15 year old watch a PG 13 movie alone?

According to the Motion Picture Association, the PG-13 label means the movie is fine for kids over the age of thirteen. It may not, however, be appropriate for children under thirteen because of language, violence, nudity, and other mature content.
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Why are R-rated movies rated R?

R: Restricted, Children Under 17 Require Accompanying Parent or Adult Guardian. This rating means the film contains adult material such as adult activity, harsh language, intense graphic violence, drug abuse and nudity.
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Why is it R-rated?

An R rated film is unsuitable for children. In this case, content is not suitable for minors. Those under 17 must be accompanied by an adult (at least 18 years old). It may include strong brutal and graphic violence (including blood), excessive strong language, strong nudity, and drug use.
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Is Ma worse than R?

TV MA is essentially the equivalent of an R rated movie, although TV MA can be “worse” than R in some cases. Examples of TV MA shows include Game of Thrones and Ted Lasso.
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What age is rated M?

Mature (M)

M-rated films and computer games are not recommended for children under the age of 15. They include portrayals of elements such as violence and themes that require a mature outlook.
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Is 12 Year Old appropriate?

Great film, but not for kids under 13

I recommend this film to everyone who loves slightly disturbing films and TV shows like me but for anyone under the age of 13 you really should not watch it. It's very gory and contains adult language.
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Is Disney plus appropriate?

Disney Plus is packed with family-friendly entertainment perfect for parents and their kids. Parental controls allow you to fine-tune what your kids can watch and set a PIN to protect profiles. At $8 a month, Disney Plus is also affordable, making it a great choice for families on a budget.
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What age is a tween?

The "tween years" can be challenging for both children and their parents. Young adolescents are continuing to explore their community and world and beginning to develop unique identities separate from their parents.
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What is Anne with an E rated?

"Anne With an E" is rated TV-PG according to Netflix, and it certainly is darker and more serious than Montgomery's light-hearted, often humorous book. This new series portrays Anne Shirley in perhaps a more realistic light as a traumatized young orphan who's been neglected her young life.
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What does Rated K mean?

Age ratings

K: Content suitable for most ages, usually those aged five and older. It should be free of coarse language, violence, and adult themes. Equivalent to G. K+: Some content may not be suitable for young children, usually those below nine years of age.
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Why is Deadpool rated R?

Parents need to know that Deadpool is a superhero story aimed at -- and most appropriate for -- mature audiences only. It has lots of graphic violence, sex (including partial nudity), adult humor, and nonstop strong language.
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What is rated T?

Titles rated T (Teen) have content that may be suitable for ages 13 and older. Titles in this category may contain violence, suggestive themes, crude humor, minimal blood, simulated gambling, and/or infrequent use of strong language.
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What does G stand for in movies?

These are categories classified by EIRIN (Film Classification and Rating Committee) to restrict viewers' ages. G: Appropriate for people of all ages. PG 12: Parental guidance is required for children under the age of 12. R 15+: People aged 15 and above will be admitted. ID is required to confirm your age.
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What is B rated movie?

B movie. A B movie is a low-budget commercial motion picture that is not definitively an arthouse or pornographic film. In its original usage, during the Golden Age of Hollywood, the term more precisely identified a film intended for distribution as the less-publicized, bottom half of a double feature.
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