InternationalLover82 said:

What about the boobies and guns and cussing? I would wait till he's like 15

Where I live, little kids listen to hip hop all day, which has way more profanity than this movie. As far as violence goes, there's always Harry Potter.

eyewishuheaven said:

purplenuts said:

This is the dumbest topic I have seen in a long time

Ah, somebody says that about every thread.

To clarify: my boy and I just watched the blu-ray of the final concert by a-ha, of whom we're both big fans (we were lucky enough to catch them on their farewell tour, here in Toronto). But I couldn't help but feel that I should show him someone who can absolutely just tear it up on stage, you know? So my first thought was... Sign o' the Times! But then I thought that, if you're gonna be introduced to Prince, you pretty much have to start with Purple Rain. Am I wrong?

I'd say so. That's the first thing I started with, then I showed them some old performances, then showed just the older one GB. They've watched alot of old performances with me, they know what's good, and what's not. Just censor some of it, but its not that bad! If you are worried about the violence factor, which is NOT even worth a Rated R rating,(I've seen domestic violence movies worse than this with a PG-13, PR only got this for the sex scene!). Just explain the issues with P's dad. We have a local domestic violence shelter that we've volunteered at, so while they've never had to see this in their own lives, they are able to feel compassion for people that do come from a violent background. Just like other not-so-pleasant things in life.

Kids are great learners and a little teaching goes a long way. The great part of PR is the music and fun of seeing Prince, which is amazing for a child. I saw it a child and turned out pretty darn good! lol Honestly PR is no different than stuff they watch on Teen Nick and Disney Channel!

My first child is due in July. I'm playing lots of classic Prince around him now, hoping it can get through to him in the womb. Until he learns to talk I'll keep playing the good stuff. Then my plan is to switch to playing the post-JW-conversion albums, which don't have any salty language. He can rediscover Dirty Mind and the Black Album on his own, when he's old enough. Not sure what to do about the movies--maybe I could show him some of the music videos?

Of course these plans don't usually work out anyway. Otherwise, I would never have gotten into Prince in the first place.

[Edited 5/24/11 20:34pm]

Cool...Play 'em "Dance On" That'll have 'em dancin' in the womb....

Genesia said:

HotGritz said:

You've got domestic violence, cussing, drinking, half naked females, Prince sticking his fingers in Apples veejayjay, Prince slapping the crap out of Apples, dirty apartments, a bouncer that looks like Santa Claus, a woman getting thrown into a trash dumpster, raggedy looking clothes, and a club owner who appears to wear the same damn thing scene after scene.

I'd say 17 is a good age to show a kid this movie.

Exactly. It's rated "R" for a reason.

On the other hand it'd be fun to fuck with their head and tell 'em Santa's a bouncer the rest of the year.

I say 13+ if they have to watch it.

So many parents seem desperate to share inappropriate material these days, with their rose coloured memory of their youth as an excuse.

Why have a dilemma? Simply park it until you are sure. Showing a child the wrong thing can't be taken back. So why risk it? Seeing it later in life won't harm them.

I agree with not sheltering a child, and I know that the likes of You Tube are exposing them to stuff younger and younger, but I'm not going to use that as an excuse to drop the guard on my shift and let them watch material that is clearly over the top. Thats lazy parenting.

When parent say "I let them drink because their friends do", they are simply being bad parents. I go to see a 12a and I shocked how many parents take a six year old.

I look at it this simply. Whats the rush?

That's so funny, my cousins' kids has seen Purple Rain, Rocky Horror Picture Show & Boys In The Hood (lmao). Lil Andreana seen PR 3 yrs ago & she's 6 now. Her favorite song is Darling Nikki & l know she has no idea what the hell she's singing. I asked her where she came from & she replied her mother's vagina. I was floored!!! Kids are so much more smarter these days. But I seen PR when I was in the 5th grade & I was able to go the theater by myself I watch it over & over. I fell in love with the music & the rest of the was great but it was about the music for me. Hell listening to P's music back then was just as graphic. Songs like Happy B-Day Mr Christian, Erotic City, Nasty Girls & Head. I think your kid will be alright. Music today is even more graphic.

SquirrelMeat said:

So many parents seem desperate to share inappropriate material these days, with their rose coloured memory of their youth as an excuse.

Why have a dilemma? Simply park it until you are sure. Showing a child the wrong thing can't be taken back. So why risk it? Seeing it later in life won't harm them.

I agree with not sheltering a child, and I know that the likes of You Tube are exposing them to stuff younger and younger, but I'm not going to use that as an excuse to drop the guard on my shift and let them watch material that is clearly over the top. Thats lazy parenting.

When parent say "I let them drink because their friends do", they are simply being bad parents. I go to see a 12a and I shocked how many parents take a six year old.

I look at it this simply. Whats the rush?

MickyDolenz said:

InternationalLover82 said:

What about the boobies and guns and cussing? I would wait till he's like 15

Where I live, little kids listen to hip hop all day, which has way more profanity than this movie. As far as violence goes, there's always Harry Potter.

True that... I guess it all depends on how much he's been exposed to.

johnart said:

Genesia said:

Exactly. It's rated "R" for a reason.

On the other hand it'd be fun to fuck with their head and tell 'em Santa's a bouncer the rest of the year.

You=The Devil

well i dont have a child, lol but i have a 7 year old sister who is about 13 years younger than me. I wouldnt show her the movie until she atleast turns 14 Its just not apporopriate for kids, plain and simple as that. The right time will come, so yeah no need to take any risks.

SquirrelMeat said:

So many parents seem desperate to share inappropriate material these days, with their rose coloured memory of their youth as an excuse.

Why have a dilemma? Simply park it until you are sure. Showing a child the wrong thing can't be taken back. So why risk it? Seeing it later in life won't harm them.

I agree with not sheltering a child, and I know that the likes of You Tube are exposing them to stuff younger and younger, but I'm not going to use that as an excuse to drop the guard on my shift and let them watch material that is clearly over the top. Thats lazy parenting.

When parent say "I let them drink because their friends do", they are simply being bad parents. I go to see a 12a and I shocked how many parents take a six year old.

I look at it this simply. Whats the rush?

I am in complete agreement with you. I have to admit that I was exposed to a lot of things a child should not have been exposed to at a very very very young age. I always told myself if I ever had kids that I would allow them to be a child. I love Prince to death and we all know there are some songs and gestures our man has done back in thed day. I don't wanna see my son doin' all that at 9yrs old, it ain't cute, yo ...

17 & up ... Definately ... & not a moment sooner ...

(I have a block on the cable TV and my wifey's son is soon to be 16, I allow him to watch age apporopriate programing. His sister (wifey's daughter) is 19, so she has free reighn, to an extent. When their lil brother is home, no R rated material ... PERIOD) !!!

I think there's a difference between showing a child something that he or she didn't ask to see and showing the child something the child really wants to see. In the latter case, you can explain that some of the things the people do or say in the movie are not appropriate (or only appropriate for adults), and the child (at least at a certain age) will understand that they're watching something that is meant for grownups. But if you show the child something that you've selected, it's like you're giving it your seal of approval, which is a very different thing.

Wait, how is Purple Rain more vulgar than Boyz In The Hood? I watched both as a kid. Didn't influence me to slap anyone or shoot at anyone or curse.