Disclosure: As a member of Netflix’s Stream Team, I share tidbits about the streamiest best in programming each month; even though I’m compensated, all thoughts, opinions, and gaps in parental duty are entirely my own. (Unless some of the gaps can be attributed to P.J.)
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The Talk
Having “the talk” has been a rite of passage (for sweaty-palmed parents) since the beginning of time; and guess what? Their offspring probably know every single thing they’re being awkwardly told, and could probably phrase it a tad more succinctly, too. But in 2017 America, there are so many “talks.” So, so, so many. How do you know when- and what- and how- to tell your kids the stuff you think they (maybe…?) should know by now? How “big” is your Big Kid?
To give a more ‘Netflix’ slant, folks have been going gaga for the original Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events*…and wondering if the dark comedy is too dark for their 6, 7, 8 (36?) year-olds. So to gauge the level of kid-appropriateness in their cinematic goings-on, I decided to go to the sources: my daughters. (Jasper’s answer to pretty much anything at this point is “Bob the Builder.” And, while helpful, that’s not exactly the kind of “fact-gathering” I’m after today.)
(*Some peeps say their kindergarteners think it’s the funniest thing on wheels and others say their middle-schoolers get a little sad. As with everything else in this world, YOU know your kids. Parent on, parents!)
What’s the scariest thing you’ve ever seen on a TV show or a movie?
Nora (7): Once I saw a video and I saw a really, really, really big bug. It was creepy.
Suzy (5): The monsters in- what’s that new show called? Digimon. Some Digimon monsters. They have lots of powers.
If you could watch anything on Netflix right now (and I wouldn’t say no), what would you choose?
Nora: I would turn on Littlest Pet Shop. I really like that show. I haven’t seen it in awhile.
Suzy: Digimon.
(And just for funsies):
Where do babies come from?
Nora: Mommy’s bellies. And a seed. I literally have no idea, but that’s what people say.
Suzy: Bellies. An egg inside of the belly. The baby makes it, I think.
There you have it. Clearly you can see the level we’re at. (And the conversations we need to have.)
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Speaking of funsies, check out this downloadable PDF of the only New Year’s resolutions that really matter: Your Netflix must-views.
Love, Keely
(who will finally finish watching Luther. IloveyouIdris.)
Tell me the truth: What level are YOUR kids at, TV-wise?
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