A woman ignited a discussion online after suggesting that parents should reconsider bringing young children to movies that aren’t specifically made for kids.
She believes this can be unfair not just to other moviegoers but also to the children themselves.
In a series of posts, user @laurenisaburito discussed her experiences at a recent screening of Star Wars. The movie started at 5 PM and concluded around 7:30 PM.
“I’ll do it at home”
She recounted how a father with a three-year-old right behind her in line had his child with him. The little one was restless and only lasted about half an hour before losing interest.
The woman noted that the toddler was vocal, singing and clambering on chairs, while the father attempted to soothe him, to no avail.
“He likely wanted to share his passion for movies with his son, but maybe that’s something better suited for home,” she stated.
Her frustration was palpable, as she felt bad for both the other patrons and the child. “The kid is bored and clearly not enjoying himself. Imagine hearing ‘no’ and ‘stop’ countless times during the last hour and a half,” she remarked.
She emphasized that understanding the appropriate age for a child is crucial—not just in terms of suitability of content, but in recognizing how long they can sit quietly.
“F – K Everyone else.”
The responses to her posts were varied. Many concurred that theaters might not be the best venue for such young children.
“People really try to ignore when their child is clearly unhappy. That seems to be the main issue,” one commenter noted.
Another chimed in, “No, f-k everyone else, I’m with you,” reflecting a sentiment of solidarity.
Conversely, some expressed compassion for the father, feeling the critique was overly severe.
One user questioned, “If you don’t want kids around, should they just stay at home?”
Another added, “He was merely trying to create special memories for his son with a classic film.”
The original poster concluded with a reminder: “Let’s be considerate of fellow movie lovers, but also respect your child’s experience.”
