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Post by Halloween King on Jan 18, 2017 4:32:29 GMT -5
As a some what new parent my wife and I have not been to the theater in a few years now. In part I dont go to the theater because I fear my son might not enjoy the theater. In part I fear he might not be patient enough to sit through a film. And in part because I dont want seen as "that guy that took a baby to the theater".
So I ask the parents on these boards, at what age did you finally take your child to see a movie at the theater? How did it go? Or if you arent a parent at what age do you think it would be ok for a child to go to the theater?
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Post by ¡Twist Of Cinnamon! on Jan 18, 2017 5:56:03 GMT -5
Took my four year old for the first time to see The Avengers: Age Of Ultron. Its a fairly long movie but she was fine. It was in 3D so that kept her occupied for the most part. I'd say four, maybe three is the minimum age to take a child.
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Post by Jack Specific on Jan 18, 2017 8:30:58 GMT -5
Each kid is different. I took first daughter when she was around 3. My other daughter I don't think I took her until she was like 6 or something. Ironically, my first kid was ultimately diagnosed with ADHD and ODD. She was even very hyper at the age I took her but for movies she was totally focused and totally still and quiet. My other daughter who did not have ADHD was the opposite. I'd say just see how she is sitting still for a movie at home. That's what I did. Age is not the determination, it's the behavior. I would also recommend taking your child to a matinee and a movie specifically for children first as those are tolerated because children are expected to be there and not be on their best behavior.
JS
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Post by Mongo Bears on Jan 18, 2017 8:33:36 GMT -5
I think it matters if the kid is male or female. The girls seem to have a better attention span. I think the best thing to do is take the young kids to other events that you must sit through that are more engaging and accepting of loud reambunctious kids. (Such as Disney on ice, pantomime, shows at amusement parks, etc) These are good places for them to learn about being attentive. Of course, show movies at home too and make sure your child has the attention span to enjoy them. I was scared taking my son to his first movie at the theatre, but he was about 4 and it worked out great and now we go every so often.
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Post by Brad on Jan 18, 2017 11:57:58 GMT -5
It's all based on personal development I think, but my nephew will be four in June and he's just now to the point that I feel I could comfortably take him to see something. In fact, I'm taking him to see Lego Batman next month.
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Post by J'Dinkalage Morgoone on Jan 18, 2017 12:48:01 GMT -5
just depends if your kid is a brat or listens to you. me and my ex took her niece and nephew to see big hero 6 a couple years ago...he was 2 and she was 5. the 2 year old was an angel but the 5 year old was a brat.
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Post by Stuart? on Jan 18, 2017 13:07:10 GMT -5
My parents told me that I didn't sit through a full movie until I was 5 years old. I wasn't acting bratty or anything, just said that I was tired and wanted to go home haha. So just from personal experience I'd say 4 to 7.
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Post by jayrod2009 on Jan 18, 2017 13:18:58 GMT -5
My parents told me that I didn't sit through a full movie until I was 5 years old. I wasn't acting bratty or anything, just said that I was tired and wanted to go home haha. So just from personal experience I'd say 4 to 7. This. My 7 year old daughter could sit through movies since she was 3. No questions asked, not squirming. My 5 year old son can't handle a movie. He has gone since the age of 3, and everytine he would be done about 30 minutes in. Minions, Star Wars Ep7, Rogue One, all the kid movies, he would get invested for 15 minute intervals. I'll say this. Try to get into the movie once it starts. Don't sit through all the promotional garbage, cause it can easily feel like hours for a kid.
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Post by BCizzle on Jan 18, 2017 14:46:00 GMT -5
I think if you have a seven year old baby, something might be wrong with them!
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Post by Nivro™ on Jan 18, 2017 19:44:31 GMT -5
15 years old
No seriously, Ive yet to be in at a movie where there was a child present (5-12yo) where they didnt talk, whisper or get up multiple times during the movie. Its one reason Im very happy I have 1 week day a week off. If I go to the movies its at like 11am on a Monday. Its me, 3 old people and maybe some other fan boy. Very pleasant.
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Post by The Constable on Jan 18, 2017 19:46:34 GMT -5
You don't that's what babysitters are for
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Post by King Richius on Jan 18, 2017 20:21:42 GMT -5
As a non-parent and movie goer please make sure your kid can behave in a theater OR be willing to eat your money and leave if they cannot. I absolutely hate it when my movie going experience is ruined by a crying baby (that happened at Inside Out) or a young child that didn't know how to shut up (happened at Captain America: Civil War). Yes, my enjoyment of those movies was greatly reduced and I remember them mostly as "that time I almost did something really bad..."
Oddly enough, the same advice can be applied to senior citizens. I don't know what it is, but there appears to be an age that when people reach it they no longer think normal rules apply to them. I cannot go to a movie with my father because he just won't shut up.
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Post by JC Motors on Jan 19, 2017 11:18:52 GMT -5
Around 4 or 5 years old
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Post by J'Dinkalage Morgoone on Jan 19, 2017 12:30:27 GMT -5
I went to the spongebob movie (sponge out of water) and it was terrible...both the movie and kids everywhere crying and acting a fool. almost ruined movies for me.
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Post by hbkjason on Jan 19, 2017 13:07:54 GMT -5
I took my son when he was 4 and he loved it, but each kid is different. I do not know about your theatre, but the one nearest me on a weekend shows older movies. Not really old ones, but ones that came out in the last 12 months. For example right now they are showing Trolls again. the thing about these showings is that they are much cheaper at my theatre a regular movie ticket is about £6-8, but these weekend "kids" showings are only £2.50. So maybe something like that would be a good idea. That way if they do not like it and you have to leave, you are not out a lot of money as taking a couple of kids to the movies these days is far from a cheap day out lol.
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Post by Patrick Bateman (original) on Jan 19, 2017 18:11:38 GMT -5
Depends on the child's ability to behave, and also the movie. My 4 year old daughter has gone to a couple movies, my son also went to move is around that age.
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Post by ~ Cymru ~ on Jan 20, 2017 16:59:13 GMT -5
I would say 4-5 I went to see my first film which was Bugs Life and I think I was around about 5 then.
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Post by Word™ on Jan 22, 2017 1:24:44 GMT -5
I think anything under 5 is asking for trouble.
And like people stated above.. You really gotta gauge what kinda kid you're dealing with.
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Post by Emerald Enthusiast on Jan 22, 2017 5:25:51 GMT -5
So I ask the parents on these boards, at what age did you finally take your child to see a movie at the theater? How did it go? Or if you arent a parent at what age do you think it would be ok for a child to go to the theater? I'd say 4 or older is a safe bet. Although the research into selective auditory attention (aka selective hearing) is relatively new and the body of literature small, there seems to be agreement that the human brain doesn't develop the ability to filter sounds in the first few years of life. For example, a two-year-old might hear a crumpling bag a few rows back and have his/her attention diverted to this. A four-year-old is more likely to have the cerebral development to know that the sights and sounds of the film are important, so the people talking 12 rows back wouldn't distract him or her. Of course, I'm speaking in generalities, so know it would be a good idea to see how a specific child handles a full-length movie and a darkened room before you risk a group of wasted tickets. Also, be very careful with content when dealing with kids that young. While a kid might like a cartoon with dinosaurs at home, seeing something with realistic visuals like a Jurassic Park film might be overwhelming. I remember seeing Ghost Rider in its theatrical run and a parent/older brother brought in a kid who couldn't have been more than 5. Not surprisingly, the kid wailed like he was being beaten several times during the film. Even for someone unfamiliar with the comics, how does anyone watch a trailer for something like GR and not think that there's a high probability that a kid will get scared?
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Post by NYdream™ on Jan 22, 2017 6:35:02 GMT -5
It all depends on the kid. My three year old (at the time he was 3) son sat through Star Wars the force awakens and batman vs super man dawn of justice, both very long movies. And he loved it. Behaved very well and paid attention to the whole movie. But I've seen others struggle with kids as old as 6 or 7.
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