![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/i-refuse-to-take-my-sons-to-see-the-barbie-movie/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/0_BARBIE-MOVIE-2023.jpg&description=A mum says she's been left feeling somewhat conflicted after refusing to let her two young sons see the new Barbie movie. She initially thought it would be too 'inappropriate' for them, but now fears she's been a bit 'mean' A mum says she fears she's been left feeling a bit too "mean" after refusing to let her two young sons see the new Barbie movie, and has been left in two minds about her decision. Her two kids, aged six and seven are apparently "desperate" to see the 12-A comedy-drama, which sees the iconic doll venture into the real world in search of self-discovery. Despite being centred around a classic children's toy, Barbie contains a few cheeky innuendos and adult themes, and the worried mum was initially concerned it may be a tad too grown up for her two kids. They were said to be "gutted" when she refused to take them, but now, having seen the box office hit for herself, she's been left in two minds. Reaching out to fellow Mumsnet users for their thoughts on the matter, she wrote: "I saw it last night and actually didn't think it was very inappropriate. "Few references to adult themes but nothing worse than in a lot of family shows like The Simpsons. That said I think maybe the middle section about feminist theory and cultural representation might go over their heads Though as young men maybe it would be good exposure?" A number of Mumsnet users were divided on this particular topic. While some felt the 12-A rating was in place for a reason, others thought it was ultimately up to the parents what their kids watched, within reason. One person commented: "I let my kids see most movies they want. Unless wildly inappropriate. I am responsible for their upbringing and a movie isn't going to define their character, moral standpoint, or perception. "If the movie turns out to be more inappropriate than I expected then we talk about it. It's just a movie!" Another disagreed, arguing: "Honestly, they will be bored senseless. It's a funny film for adults who'd get a){kind=link}
A mum says she’s been left feeling somewhat conflicted after refusing to let her two young sons see the new Barbie movie. She initially thought it would be too ‘inappropriate’ for them, but now fears she’s been a bit ‘mean’
A mum says she fears she’s been left feeling a bit too “mean” after refusing to let her two young sons see the new Barbie movie, and has been left in two minds about her decision.
Her two kids, aged six and seven are apparently “desperate” to see the 12-A comedy-drama, which sees the iconic doll venture into the real world in search of self-discovery.
Despite being centred around a classic children’s toy, Barbie contains a few cheeky innuendos and adult themes, and the worried mum was initially concerned it may be a tad too grown up for her two kids.
They were said to be “gutted” when she refused to take them, but now, having seen the box office hit for herself, she’s been left in two minds.