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Is the character Dory in Finding Nemo appropriate for young children?
In my opinion Dory is a deeply flawed character. I don't think she is a good role model at all for children, even if something might be learned from the movie.
This is not Dory's story. It's not even ...
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How to address with a child that a deceased actress appears in an upcoming movie?
This is a good age to start an ongoing discussion of death. If you're fearful of doing so, she will pick up on the negative emotions (aside from bereavement) surrounding the topic, which would be ...
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Is it healthy for children (aged 8-14) to play with toys from for R rated film franchises?
Sure they can. It depends on how the parents raise them and their level of interactivity with the subject.
My older daughter was about 2 or 3 when I started telling her my own recollection of the ...
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Is the character Dory in Finding Nemo appropriate for young children?
All the main characters are flawed somehow, as with most movies. The question is, how do they overcome their flaws? Children are supposed to observe what should be emulated and what should not based ...
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How to help my 11-year-old sister, who is terrified after watching a horror movie?
Having a "comfort ritual" might help her. Turn the light on, find a good, engaging book, play some soothing music, eat something as you read. I used to have terrible nightmares and it would take me ...
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Is it healthy for children (aged 8-14) to play with toys from for R rated film franchises?
I don't even watch R-rated films myself, because I don't like how they make me feel, and I won't let my son watch PG-13 films until he turns 13, which will be in a few months. Nevertheless, he gets ...
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How to help my 11-year-old sister, who is terrified after watching a horror movie?
Communication and education is the key to getting over our fears. Maybe you can find the making of the movie documentary so she can see all the actors off set being regular so she can see it's not ...
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Is it healthy for children (aged 8-14) to play with toys from for R rated film franchises?
I offer toys to kids based on their and my personal preferences (not backed by research studies). Just like any other toys, Alien-based toys can be suitable for healthy playing for some 8-14-year-old ...
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How to address with a child that a deceased actress appears in an upcoming movie?
I think you are overestimating the "confusion" that will occur. My guess is that if you don't bring it up with concern, she won't either. But if it's an issue at all, try:
"Movies are really ...
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How to address with a child that a deceased actress appears in an upcoming movie?
Adults over complicate things. Its a non-issue unless you make it one.
My son is the same age. His early pets were a jumping spider (life expectancy 2 years) and a praying mantis (life expectancy 6 ...
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How to address with a child that a deceased actress appears in an upcoming movie?
A 7 year old can easily understand this kind of concept. You can simply tell her that the film has already been made, before the actor died. I don't see why this would cause any confusion.
Having said ...
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How to address with a child that a deceased actress appears in an upcoming movie?
I was introduced to death at the very early age of 5 with the death of my grandfather. I barely knew him because of my immature age, yet I was aware of the great commotion surrounding his death. I ...
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