Decision time
Tuesday, August 5, 2008 Also on Five Live yesterday, a discussion about the new Batman movie. People have been complaining that - because of the level of violence - it should have been given a 15 rather than a 12A certificate. I haven't seen it yet but I have read the reviews and - because of that - I am thinking twice about whether to take my children (aged 13 and 11), even though they loved Batman Begins when we saw it at an IMAX cinema in Glasgow a couple of years ago.
What struck me, listening to people calling in, was how few of them had bothered to read the reviews before taking their children to see the film. Film classifications such as 12A and PG are a guide. If in doubt, do some research and make up your own mind. Unfortunately we live in a society where people increasingly expect others ("authority" figures) to make our decisions for us. Is it any wonder that our individual liberties are slowly being eroded?
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I also listened to the debate on Five Live. One person said that a 13 year old can take an 11 year old to watch a 12A film.
I do agree that responsible adults should be allowed to decide for themselves.