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Originally posted by PM_Mama00
But I do have a question for those with children under 1 year (not singling you out or callin you out Tippie, just a question) aren't you afraid that bringing that young of a child to the movies or something that your child will be nasty germs and stuff? I even feel gross after leaving the movie theater.
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PMmama,
Being the mother of a 11 week old child, I am always concerned about germs, etc. But, one could catch something just as easily sitting in church. Think about it, close proximity, etc... Max's pediatrician said I have more to worry about when taking my child to Wal-Mart than out places like restaurants, church, etc. Plus, he stays in my arms the entire time.
The thing is, I won't take my child to the movies much longer. We have taken him to the movies twice. Both have been 1 p.m Saturday matinees. One was R and the other was PG. I see nothing wrong with taking babies to the movies as long as they are like my son and sleep through the whole movie without making a peep. But, once they are too big to sleep peacefully, it is time to either find a babysitter or stay home. My son is now 3 months and we are no longer taking the chance of him being a bother to anyone by making a peep.
It is the inconsiderate/stupid people who ruin things for all of us parents. The inconsiderate people refuse to take their small babies out. The stupid ones bring small children to inappropriate movies and won't take them out when they misbehave. I find it terribly selfish to expose a child to the content of inappropriate movies. Once a child is 6 or so months, I think it's time to stick to PG or G movies if a movie is to be seen.
In other words, I see nothing wrong with taking small children to PG and G movies. With those ratings, one should EXPECT that families will be present. At the same time, I think that parents should act responsibly and KNOW to keep their children at home away from R movies or 7, 9 p.m. movies.