I didn't use those examples and say they were OK, you did. In fact I think both of those are excellent examples of how kids are taught about violence.

It depends on the parent if those are OK to watch for a 6yr old. They both use movie violence in a way that makes a 6yr old think that the consequences of violent actions are superficial. They're fake, not real.

If you really want your kid to have a healthy respect for guns and violence then take him/her out into the woods with you the next time you blow a hole in an elk with a 7mm mag. Show your kid what the power of firearm will do when pointing out the exit wound. Make sure they understand that something you pointed a weapon at is now dead.

Since I've taught my kid to have this respect for violence in the real world I am confident about him knowing the difference between what is real and what appears in movies he may see.

Not sure what Scarface being set in the 80's has to do with this conversation. Like I said, my problem lies within the glorification of the lifestyle of the fictional Tony Montana. IMO it's not something that should be made light of in the context of explaining it to 6yr olds. Raise your child however you like.

Glad to see it wasn't sanctioned by a school.


Edited by StinkingWaters (03/30/10 01:18 PM)
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