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By: L Scott

L Scott — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:13:23 +0000

I agree that as parents we do need to be careful what we expose our children to, but I also believe that children need to know the difference between reality and fantasy. Most children can differentiate between the two if they have a strong influence from their parents and if parents take the time to discuss issues and situations that the movies present. I applaud you for exposing your children to different ideas as I think that is very important in their development. You are a Christian family and we are Jewish. My son desperately wants to see Disney’s Christmas Carol and I am more than happy to take him.

By: Melb

Melb — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:49:46 +0000

I agree with Jeremy. There are underlying themes of voodoo in this movie that I do not agree with. My husband I are raising our children to be Christians. However, I will be taking my daughters to see this movie for severalreasons. First, I believe that it is important to show children many different examples of beauty. We are not all alike, but I want my children to understand that we can all still feel that we have beauty. Second, I want my children to see a face that looks like theirs, and their mother’s, grandmothers’, etc. Finally, I embrace the opportunity to expose my children to different ideas. Like Jeremy, I will use this as a teaching moment. We will probably discuss several different religions. Children are often exposed to things that we, as parents don’t agree with. That is unavoidable. It is our job to make sure that we turn even those moments into oppurtunities to reinforce our values.
Whew! Sorry about that. Apparently I had a lot to say on the subject.

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By: L Scott

L Scott — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:45:24 +0000

And I promise not to attack you. This is America. You have the right to your opinion and you have the right to choose whether or not to go and spend your money at the movies. To me this looks like a good film and I am sure I will take my family to see it, but that is my choice. Your choice would need to be respected as well.

By: L Scott

L Scott — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:42:57 +0000

A couple of questions:

What are the themes in the movie you are referring to? Your argument would have more merit if you explained.

Who are you referring to when you say “we”? Does “we” refer to your family? A religious group? Disney stockholders? Again, this would help people to understand your original comment. Thank you.

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:32:04 +0000

Starflyer59:

Is it the underlying themes of voodoo, etc, that you find questionable? I did not find anything racially offensive in your original comment and applaud how you responded to the assumptions made about what you said. I believe we as parents should be fully aware of what we expose our children too. Having said that, I am looking forward to watching the movie with my girls, but am preparing for any questions that may arise.

By: starflyer59

starflyer59 — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:36:54 +0000

Thanks Pachacutec

It doesn’t have anything to do with race or the color of someone’s skin. There are things in the movie that we just do not support.

There are alot of movies that come to theaters each year and we skip seeing them because there are things we don’t agree with or support.

Does that make me a racist if I don’t want to see a movie or agree with it’s content?

I will not get into here because you will just attack me.

You have already labeled me a racist and I never even mentioned anything about race or the color of one’s skin.

There are just themes in the movie that we do not support.

I apologize if you find that racist. But It has nothing to do with race.