Right i need an answer to this.....

**Hebs** · 04-02-2009, 09:26 PM

question

as childmiders can we take the kids to the cinema to see PG movies?

I'm wanting to take my new mindees to the cinema as a treat at half term, but the movie has a PG rating, as they are only 4 and 7 years old i wasn't sure as i know the schools can't allow children under 8 to watch PG movies

HELP

**FizzysFriends** · 04-02-2009, 09:28 PM

I would have thought it would be ok, why not get a permission form though as its a specific outing?

**miffy** · 04-02-2009, 09:30 PM

I wouldn't do it without signed written permission from the parents.

I'm not sure that a PG rating would be suitable for a 4 year old anyway.

Miffy xx

**charleyfarley** · 04-02-2009, 09:30 PM

What film is it?

I would get a permission form signed by parent to say they agree to it

Carol xx

Pipsqueak · 04-02-2009, 09:33 PM

PG is parental guidance - so explain about the film, explore what exactly it is that suggests parental guidance so you can tell mum/dad and detail it in the permission slip

what a lovely treat for them - enjoy

ps don't forget your risk assessment

pps take a booster seat in for the 4yr old so that they can see properly

ppps - lol - I think you are really brave

**Hebs** · 04-02-2009, 09:52 PM

the movie i want to take them to see is BOLT

not sure why it's a PG???

here is the synposis

The amazing adventures of a brave little dog who really believes he has super-powers!

Bolt (voiced by John Travolta) is a four-legged action hero and the star of his very own hit TV show. Raised on the set, Bolt believes everything that happens in the show is real and that he actually has been genetically engineered to have astounding powers (including incredible strength, laser vision, and an earth-shaking super-bark). But when Bolt is accidentally shipped from his Hollywood sound stage to New York City, he begins his biggest adventure yet - a cross-country journey through the real world to get back to Penny (voiced by Miley Cyrus), his beloved owner and co-star. With the help of two unlikely companions - a jaded, abandoned housecat named Mittens (voiced by Susie Essman) and a TV-obsessed hamster named Rhino (voiced by Mark Walton) - Bolt eventually discovers that he doesn't need superpowers to be a hero.

**miffy** · 04-02-2009, 09:57 PM

Oops - I was thinking that looked good and might take my 4 year old mindee - hadn't realised it was a PG

Don't understand why, thought it was aimed at a younger audience!

Miffy xx

**Hebs** · 04-02-2009, 09:59 PM

sorry Miffy

still can't work out why it's a PG

**miffy** · 04-02-2009, 10:02 PM

Me neither!

Miffy xx

**Hebs** · 04-02-2009, 10:08 PM

ah well if not then the secret of moonacre it will be it's a U

**miffy** · 04-02-2009, 10:10 PM

Originally Posted by hebs

ah well if not then the secret of moonacre it will be it's a U

I thought that looked a bit scary for my 4 year old

Miffy xx

**Hebs** · 04-02-2009, 10:20 PM

Originally Posted by miffy

I thought that looked a bit scary for my 4 year old

Miffy xx

me too but hey BOLT is WAY scarier

**jacky** · 05-02-2009, 08:52 AM

i will be taking my four year old to see this and i am sure that as long as you have signed permission from parents it will be fine.
enjoy the film

what are other people during half term

**FizzysFriends** · 05-02-2009, 08:57 AM

Its in 3d isn't it?

**breezy** · 05-02-2009, 08:58 AM

I would get signed permission from parent and go and enjoy

**FizzysFriends** · 05-02-2009, 09:00 AM

This is the parents guide to it so you can decide if its suitable

Sex & Nudity
None

Violence & Gore
After jumping out of a moving truck travelling fast on the highway, Bolt notices that "red liquid" is coming out of his paw, and Mittens informs him that it's blood. However, you don't see the "red liquid".

Profanity
None

Alcohol/Drugs/Smoking
None

Frightening/Intense Scenes
SPOILER: Towards the end of the movie, Penny gets stuck in a burning (indoor) movie studio; there is lots of smoke and fire, Bolt finds her and they are lie together for a couple of minutes surrounded by smoke. My child thought they were dead and started crying! The next scene shows them both being taken in the ambulance and the EMT saying that they are okay. HOWEVER, although Penny is evidently okay, Bolt still appears "dead" for several more minutes and just lies on Penny's chest.

**nannysue** · 05-02-2009, 09:02 AM

As long as the parents are happy for their child to see the film, go for it

what a lovely treat.

**Hebs** · 05-02-2009, 01:30 PM

will see what mum says and get a written permission form signed

would you state it's for this movie, or just PG movies in general?

**kindredspirits** · 05-02-2009, 01:34 PM

i'd do it per film - that way parents can do their own investiagtions, some PG's are worse than others!
have fun!
anna x

**Spangles** · 05-02-2009, 01:40 PM

My son is 4 in April and I wouldn't let him watch a PG, our cinema says PG is suitable for over 8's with parental guidance or something so I think he's way too young. That's just my opinion though.