Should I let my kid watch R rated movies?

Summary: R-rated movies portray violence and other behaviors deemed inappropriate for children under 17 year of age. A new study finds one more reason why parents should not let their kids watch those movies: adolescents who watch R-rated movies are more likely to try alcohol at a young age.

Is it illegal for kids to watch rated R?

R — Restricted. Children under 17 require accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Is it illegal for a 10 year old to watch 15 movies?

A PG film should not unsettle a child aged around eight or older. Unaccompanied children of any age may watch, but parents are advised to consider whether the content may upset younger, or more sensitive, children. Anyone under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. No one younger than 15 may see a 15 film in a cinema.

Can 13 year old watch rated R?

Children under 17 are not allowed to attend R-rated motion pictures unaccompanied by a parent or adult guardian. Parents are strongly urged to find out more about R-rated motion pictures in determining their suitability for their children.

Can a 14 year old see R rated movie?

Children under age 17 requires an accompanying parent or guardian (age 21 or older) to attend R rated performances. In an effort to provide the most enjoyable experience for adults attending R rated movies in the evenings, no children younger than 6 will be admitted to these features after 6pm.

Can a 16 year old watch a rated R movie?

You must be at least 17 with a photo ID, which includes your birth date, to purchase a ticket for yourself for an R rated movie. If you are under 17, or do not have a photo ID, your parent must come to the theatre to purchase your ticket for an R rated movie.

Is PG-13 kid friendly?

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned, Some Material May Be Inappropriate for Children Under 13. This rating is a stronger caution for parents that content included may not be appropriate for children under 13 (pre-teen ages). This may include stronger language, extended violence or sexual situations and drug-use.

Can a 12 year old watch Suicide Squad?

The Suicide Squad is rated R, which means it’s usually not suitable for kids under 17. Though many kids and teens may want to watch if they love DC Comics and are fans of James Gunn, it’s dark and intense.

Is it R rated?

It movie 2017 rating – Stephen King adaptation gets R-rating for “violence/horror and bloody images”.