The effect of violent media on children and society

[Evil_Maniac From Mars]

Ms. McCartney begins her piece by asking herself whether she'd relent to offspring-pleading and take a 10-year old to see The Dark Knight. If she did, she'd not be providing the PG (Parental Guidance) recommended, and she'd have to lie about her 10-year old being 13+. Thus, IMO, her child-rearing license should be suspended or revoked.

She wouldn't have to lie about her ten year old, she'd just have to accompany it to the cinema. It is recommended for thirteen and over, but thirteen and under can view it with parental presence, as I recall.

I was allowed to see Braveheart at maybe eleven or twelve, and I turned out alright. Though I would be more concerned about my children seeing a sex scene than a violence scene, for a few reasons.