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Is my girl appropriate for a 12 year old?

During this film we see young Vada begin to grow up. Unfortunately, an unexpected death will either drive her back into her previous loneliness, or give her the strength to tell the ones she loves that she cares about them. We award our Dove “Family-Approved” Seal to this film for ages twelve and above.
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Why is the movie My Girl PG 13?

Parents need to know that death is the main theme of this movie. Vada's mother died while giving birth to her (this is never depicted; only alluded to). A main character dies tragically from bee stings (again, the death is off screen).
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Is it ok for a 12 year old to watch Mean Girls?

Parents need to know that Mean Girls is a 2004 comedy centered on Cady (Lindsay Lohan), a new girl in a high school dominated by a clique of popular girls. Mature humor includes crude jokes, sexual references, mentions of venereal disease, underage drinking, and comic violence.
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What age is My Girl movie?

My Girl was released on November 27, 1991.
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Is you appropriate for 12 year olds?

The series is rated TV-MA for a good reason.

To start, there's a lot of language that isn't bleeped out, including f-bombs, and there are several sexual scenes, though there's no full nudity.
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Understanding your 12 year old's brain

Is my girl appropriate for an 11 year old?

During this film we see young Vada begin to grow up. Unfortunately, an unexpected death will either drive her back into her previous loneliness, or give her the strength to tell the ones she loves that she cares about them. We award our Dove “Family-Approved” Seal to this film for ages twelve and above.
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Is 13 going on 30 appropriate for a 12 year old?

Because of some of the content I wouldn't recommend the movie for younger children, but teens and upwards would get a kick out of the sweet romance. Otherwise, this is a great family movie for those of y'all who have older kids.
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What is the saddest film ever?

Saddest Movies That Are Certified Tearjerkers
  • 13 One Day (2011)
  • 12 Sophie's Choice (1982)
  • 11 Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
  • 10 If Beale Street Could Talk (2018)
  • 9 Steel Magnolias (1989)
  • 8 The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)
  • 7 Marley & Me (2008)
  • 6 Love Story (1970)
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Is the notebook appropriate for 12 year olds?

Parents need to know that this three-hanky World War II-era romance has pretty steamy sexual content for a PG-13-rated movie, including very passionate kissing and a fairly graphic lovemaking scene (though only shoulders are shown).
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Is My Girl on Netflix kids?

Fans of Chlumsky's Vada Sultenfuss from the movie My Girl are wondering if they can stream this film on Netflix. The answer is YES! This coming-of-age story brings back fond memories for kids of the 90s. Chlumsky starred with Dan Aykroyd, Jamie Lee Curtis, Macaulay Culkin, Richard Masur and Griffin Dunne.
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Is it normal for a 12 year old to be rude?

If your kid has suddenly started talking back, rolling her eyes and copping an attitude, as annoying and difficult as it is to deal with, disrespectful behavior is actually a normal part of adolescence.
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Can a 12 year old watch 12+?

Films classified 12A and video works classified 12 contain material that is not generally suitable for children aged under 12. No one younger than 12 may see a 12A film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult.
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Can a 12 year old have Netflix?

A Netflix Kids profile (intended for ages 12 and under) will only play TV shows and movies carefully selected for kids, and it won't allow access to account settings or Netflix mobile games.
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Is there any bad scenes in My Girl?

There is a brief violent scene as Dan Aykroyd gets in a fight with Jamie Lee Curtis' ex husband, no blood, very brief. Her ex also asks Curtis if Aykroyd is boinking her, which might offend some parents.
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Can you cuss in PG-13 movies?

The restrictions set by the Us ratings board mean the F-word can only be used once in a PG-13 movie.
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Should I let my 11 year old watch PG-13?

PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. This signifies that the film rated may be inappropriate for pre-teens. Parents should be especially careful about letting their younger children attend.
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What can a twelve year old watch?

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  • Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) ...
  • The Mitchells vs the Machines (2021) ...
  • The Baby-Sitters Club (1995) ...
  • Queen of Katwe (2016) ...
  • The Goonies (1985) ...
  • Adventures in Babysitting (1987) ...
  • The Princess Diaries (2001) ...
  • Freaky Friday (2003)
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Is it OK for a 12 year old to watch a 15?

Provided the parents allow it, there is nothing preventing a 13 year old from watching a 15 rated movie. There should be more context and specifying of the movie we are speaking of. If the rating is there, it is to advise parents a 15-rated movie may not be suitable for children under 15.
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Can a 13 year old read everything everything?

A great book for most ages

This book is great book for ages seven and up. While that said, a seven year old may not understand the context of the book. But this book is a great middle school read or for elementary school kids.
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What movies make everyone cry?

The Best Movies That Make Us Cry
  • Everyone needs a good cry at the movies once in awhile, and if you ask us these are the 20 best movies that get our tears flowing every single time we watch them.
  • Titanic. ...
  • Beaches. ...
  • Marley and Me. ...
  • Love Story. ...
  • Field of Dreams. ...
  • Schindler's List. ...
  • Brokeback Mountain.
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How can you make yourself cry?

If you really need the release but can't seem to make it happen, here are a few tips from experts to get the waterworks going.
  1. Avoid Blinking. One of the easiest ways to make yourself cry is by not blinking. ...
  2. Engage In Breathwork. ...
  3. Go For A Walk. ...
  4. Listen To Music. ...
  5. Move Your Body. ...
  6. Read A Sad Story. ...
  7. Take A Shower. ...
  8. Talk To Someone.
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Who is most likely to cry during a sad movie?

Emotional intelligence

We see a glimpse of ourselves within their pain and suffering, and it stirs up our own emotions. This theory is supported by research that shows that people who are high in emotional intelligence are more likely to cry during sad movies.
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Is Mean Girls OK for kids?

Mean Girls is rated PG-13.

The movie's PG-13 rating is for sexual content, language, and some teen partying. This film probably wouldn't be appropriate for kids or tweens, but it remains a solid choice for families with teens. Especially if it prompts a discussion on bullying and popularity.
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Is 13 a good age for TikTok?

Jean Twenge, our nation's leading researcher on how social media impacts child and adolescent development, recommends that no child under 13 should be on any social media, including TikTok.
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What age rating is big?

What Parents Need to Know. Parents need to know that of if Big were released today, it would almost certainly earn a PG-13 rating. There's some strong language (including one use of "f--k") and some sexual situations (including a man fondling a woman's breast). There's also some drinking, smoking, and mild violence.
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