My son Colby wants to share his thoughts with AFF reg Disney Movie

[Elizabeth]

Originally Posted by Margies3

We saw Teribithia. It was a sweet story. But the language was inexcuseable. No need for it at all. I think sometimes Hollywood sticks those words in because they think people 'expect' it and it somehow 'sells'. They are soooooooooo wrong.

As far as the little girl dying: that didn't really bother me. Death and dying is something that we all have to deal with at some point in life, unfortunately. It's not the first time Disney or Hollywood has broached that subject in one of their movies. Bambi, for example.

The thing that bothered me the most was that there was a scene where the kids are in the back of a pickup either going to or coming home from church. The girl is asking alot of questions. And the answers were so sappy. Kinda like 'everybody's gonna be saved in the end anyway'. That bothered me alot!!! People will go to the movies, watch something like this and figure they don't have to worry about eternity at all because after all, 'everbody's gonna be saved in the end.'

Jeanie, you should be (and I'm sure you ARE) proud of your son!!

Yes you are right we are very proud of him!

I didn't care for the generic universalism remark either, and making light of hell wasn't funny, they sure made it seem like the notion of hell was an "out dated view"

[Felicity]

Originally Posted by stmatthew

Berk,

This is the reason that some hold such a strong stand against tv. Because the erosion is so subtle that many do not realize that they are slowly becoming desensitized to things of this world.

Originally Posted by Felicity

Totally agree with this!

And I just thought.....

Isn't it great that a kid only 9 years old (totally cute by the way ) is sensitized because of teaching and example when something is unsuitable?

[berkeley]

Originally Posted by Felicity

And I just thought.....

Isn't it great that a kid only 9 years old (totally cute by the way ) is sensitized because of teaching and example when something is unsuitable?

He must have a great pastor.. and great parents.

[Felicity]

Originally Posted by Berkeley

He must have a great pastor.. and great parents.

Sure he does!

[Pressing-On]

Colby,
Thank you so much for posting your thoughts on the movie. It's wonderful to see that God opened your eyes to see the difference of good and evil. If you keep living for Him, like your mother and father, He will protect you and give you more wisdom.

I'm proud of your judgment on the movie. I didn't hear very many good things about this movie and so I haven't seen it.

You can make a difference among kids your age.

I think you should write the producers and tell them what you think about it. Maybe they keep making these types of movies because kids don't write and tell them what they think!

God bless you, keep you and use you as an instrument of peace and a light in this world.

[Elizabeth]

Originally Posted by Felicity

And I just thought.....

Isn't it great that a kid only 9 years old (totally cute by the way ) is sensitized because of teaching and example when something is unsuitable?

Thank you! He certainly likes to have his opinions known thats for sure!

[Elizabeth]

Thanks Berk and Felicity for the kind words!

[Elizabeth]

Originally Posted by Pressing-On

Colby,
Thank you so much for posting your thoughts on the movie. It's wonderful to see that God opened your eyes to see the difference of good and evil. If you keep living for Him, like your mother and father, He will protect you and give you more wisdom.

I'm proud of your judgment on the movie. I didn't hear very many good things about this movie and so I haven't seen it.

You can make a difference among kids your age.

I think you should write the producers and tell them what you think about it. Maybe they keep making these types of movies because kids don't write and tell them what they think!

God bless you, keep you and use you as an instrument of peace and a light in this world.

Pressing--I will make certain he reads yours and the others recent posts, it will put a smile on his face for sure.

[Pressing-On]

Originally Posted by Jeanie

Pressing--I will make certain he reads yours and the others recent posts, it will put a smile on his face for sure.

I'm very proud of him, Jeanie! Kids do have a mind about things that bother them. Please encourage him to write to the producers! He'll never forget about that and it will show him that his opinion matters.

[MrsMcD]

Originally Posted by "GL"

I recommend you go to "plugged in" or another resource prior to allowing your children or yourselves to watch any of hollywood's material. It is a great reference.

Good words from your kid, btw...

My family goes to "plugged in" before we watch any movie.