Mums' Anger At Shrek Appeal

[mum2be?]

Do you agree?

before the skrek films starts a appeal for madeline comes on, do you agree it should be shown to kids? or allow parents to make the decision to tell there own kids?



http://news.sky.com/skynews/article/0,, ... 33,00.html

 

[Babylicious]

this happened when we went on sunday and it frightened paris

 

[monster_munch]

I don;t think it should be on kids films.

Our children are scared enough of the world as it is

It's not like you can distract them from it either at a cinema... maybe on adult films (12 / 15+) but def not PG and family films. IMO

 

[evemarie8]

This really bugs me, it shouldn't have been shown on something directed at children. Especially not without a pre warning for the parents first!!
It totally takes away the parents/guardians right to choose what their child is exposed to!!

 

[glitzyglamgirl]

I suppose that they chose the film because of its popularity and world-wide audience, plus it is a favourite among children AND adults. If it helps find maddie then im all for it, its worth a few minutes of having to explain it to your safe, protected child for that isnt it?

Not being funny, I just think its a great idea and they chose the right film for worldwide exposure.

 

[frangelle]

No they shouldnt show it right before a childrens film, I was quite shocked they did. LO has had it rammed down his throat enough about this little girl, without going to watch a kid friendly movie and having it shown there.

Just my opinion

 

[mum2be?]

I personally thought it was a good idea on sunday when i saw it.

However i can understand parents point of view, but then maybe a child should be made aware of this and maybe they could be more aware of strangers

 

[frangelle]

I personally thought it was a good idea on sunday when i saw it.

However i can understand parents point of view, but then maybe a child should be made aware of this and maybe they could be more aware of strangers

I'm sure every child has already heard about madeleine by now, I know my LO has, theres even an advert on the tv about it, it was constantly on the news, in papers, posters everywhere...

So I imagine most kids are aware of this.

 

[kimmumof2]

i have mixed opinion. it should be shown but i think not before PG films and definately not without a warning. the parents should have been told before going in to see the film that there would be a short appeal for madelaine. my daughter doesnt know about madelaine and i dont intend on explaining it to her she is too young. i have warned her about holding my hand in public and tried to explain about not talking to strangers which she gets to a certain point but i dont believe that telling my 4yr old about a girl who was taken and her mum and dad will probably never see her again will help. it will just scare her and will also confuse her. if she was 3/4 yrs older then it would be a different story but she doesnt need to know details right now, she is too young.

xxxxxx

 

[Becks&Riley]

I told my 5 year old niece about it

she kept running out of the halifax bank

I sed oi
stay with me u else u might get stolen like madenline mcann

so she started askin questions i told her and now she wont ever run off

 

[Tangerinedream]

I like the idea in principle but I can understand why mums of small children would feel angry. When we went to see shrek most of the kids were fidgiting/talking/eating etc and werent paying much attention as I think there had been about 25 mins of adverts at that point. Maybe they should continue but only for 12 + certification.

 

[lauramumof2]

Possibly not the best place to show it.

 

[Barmi_Brummeh]

To be honest i dont see what the problem is. There is no way u can protect children from such a thing and they should know that there r bad people out there, It might make them a bit more cautious!

 

[xJodieLoux]

To be honest i dont see what the problem is. There is no way u can protect children from such a thing and they should know that there r bad people out there, It might make them a bit more cautious!

My thoughts exactly.

 

[frangelle]

What certificate is shrek?

 

[Barmi_Brummeh]

What certificate is shrek?

PG im assuming

 

[jenna]

I think its a bad idea to put that kinda of thing on the begining of a film for children.