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Is there a good film out there for children?

stroodle

07 Jun 15 15:55

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My granddaughter is going through a little spell at the moment, she is 5 years old. My daughter informed me she just went out house without stating she was going anywhere, getting everyone concerned about her wellbeing after missing for 40 mins, yesterday she stole money from her gran's house, then pretended she found money in the park when out playing with friends. She has been ticked of by whole family about stealing and general misbehaving, so have decided I would have her next weekend to try and get a grip of what is going on in her mind at the moment. Obviously I will spend a fair bit of time with her trying to emphasise the rights and wrongs about certain action's, but at the same time not bombard her. Hoping there may have been a film out there suitable for children which we could watch together, and maybe allow her to grasp things in her own way. My daughter has mentioned recently she seems to be getting out of hand, so would like to try and get this nonsense sorted as soon as possible. Any advice welcome

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spellingandgrammarchecker When: 07 Jun 15 16:01

Oliver.

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stroodle When: 07 Jun 15 16:08

Needs to be something which keeps a child attention, Oliver a bit of an old movie, is this not in black and white? or has there been a newer version been put out?

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Burton-Brewers When: 07 Jun 15 16:12

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang or Mary Poppins but from your description she may enjoy the Godfather Trilogy more.

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spellingandgrammarchecker When: 07 Jun 15 16:15

Okay then, Oliver, the musical.

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Aunty Post When: 07 Jun 15 16:20

CCBB a good call every time.

"Toy Story" would be good also.

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stroodle When: 07 Jun 15 16:24

Jun 7, 2015 -- 4:12PM, Burton-Brewers wrote:

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang or Mary Poppins but from your description she may enjoy the Godfather Trilogy more.

What I'm looking for is maybe a family type film, with a little boy or girl who misbehaves and causes distress to family, then turns everything round and is loved by everyone as maybe a bit of tearful moments

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Aunty Post When: 07 Jun 15 16:25

"The Wizard Of Oz" is mega ancient, but it's digitally re-mastered and great for kids.

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Aunty Post When: 07 Jun 15 16:28

What I'm looking for is maybe a family type film, with a little boy or girl who misbehaves and causes distress to family, then turns everything round and is loved by everyone Laugh as maybe a bit of tearful moments

Gosh you've thought of an idea for a new movie!

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Burton-Brewers When: 07 Jun 15 16:32

Dennis

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HH Sultan Vinegar When: 07 Jun 15 16:35

Been told by a few people that The Croods is good. Haven't seen it myself though.

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stroodle When: 07 Jun 15 16:56

Jun 7, 2015 -- 4:35PM, HH Sultan Vinegar wrote:

Been told by a few people that The Croods is good. Haven't seen it myself though.

one for the shortlist, seems to have good reviews

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HH Sultan Vinegar When: 07 Jun 15 17:27

this will probably interest you too stroodle -
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http://www.amazon.co.uk/Talking-Pictures-Everyday-Problems-Children/dp/0762408030

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Biscar Two from a mile back When: 07 Jun 15 17:30

Charlie and the Chocloate Factory

All the kids that misbehave get feck all

hth

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Donnie Brasco When: 07 Jun 15 17:53

Nanny McPhee kids love it. Kids all misbehaving and get put straight by nanny.

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stroodle When: 07 Jun 15 18:04

Jun 7, 2015 -- 5:27PM, HH Sultan Vinegar wrote:

this will probably interest you too stroodle -.http://www.amazon.co.uk/Talking-Pictures-Everyday-Problems-Children/dp/0762408030

sent link to my daughter

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stroodle When: 07 Jun 15 18:05

Jun 7, 2015 -- 5:53PM, Donnie Brasco wrote:

Nanny McPhee kids love it. Kids all misbehaving and get put straight by nanny.

Watched that film with grandchildren last year, everyone enjoyed the film

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giggitygiggity When: 07 Jun 15 18:22

The Exorcist

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stroodle When: 07 Jun 15 18:28

Jun 7, 2015 -- 6:22PM, giggitygiggity wrote:

The Exorcist

one of my favourite films of all time, not sure its suitable for 5 year old, might though if she's up to any more nonsense this week

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blackestnight When: 07 Jun 15 19:15

Hotel Transylvania is very good, about a little vampire girl growing up. You will enjoy it too Stroodle.

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s.kenbo When: 07 Jun 15 19:26

These films are great for the whole family, old films now but have dated well imo (the first two more so than the last.)

Home Alone......Sounds great for your granddaughter.
Back To The Future........... Classic.

The Goonies.........Released 30 years ago today, my brother text this morning to tell me.

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polybot When: 08 Jun 15 07:14

yep, movie shoud sort it out.

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Facts When: 08 Jun 15 07:16

' ............5 year old girl missing from house for 40 mins ? I'd be more than ' concerned about her well being '.........'

I'd question the parents, as to how a little girl can go ' missing ' for this length of time.

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polybot When: 08 Jun 15 07:16

if movie don't sort it out, try an all you can eat session at McDonalds.

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polybot When: 08 Jun 15 07:26

so would like to try and get this nonsense sorted as soon as possible.

if she's in a hurry there's probably some sort of government funded injection or pharmaseutical program

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guinness2dear When: 08 Jun 15 07:35

I watched Blended tother week. Quite enjoyable..

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Ramruma When: 08 Jun 15 09:07

Maybe lean towards films with girls as the main characters.

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Back High Lay Low When: 08 Jun 15 09:34

I don't know many new ones but i remember "Benji the Hunted" & "Milo and Otis" being good animal themed movies when i was a kid.

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thegiggilo When: 08 Jun 15 09:51

Dispacable me(nap)...seen it about 10 times myself..

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Joel When: 08 Jun 15 10:12

Charlie and The Chocolate Factory is not a good example, he broke the rules by drinking the fizzy lifting drink but still won because he managed to get out of it.

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Ramruma When: 08 Jun 15 12:04

btw I'm no child care expert and this is veering off-topic but is there not a danger, unless you play your cards carefully, of actually teaching the girl that petty theft is rewarded by lots of attention and unlimited films and ice cream? I've no idea what the right answer is though, other than hoping she grows out of it.

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TheChaser When: 08 Jun 15 12:19

Casino , you sure its an innocent 5 year kid is doing this or she taking the wrap for your losses on here

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U.A. When: 08 Jun 15 13:13

Hello I have 2 young children.

Don't bother trying to emphasise the rights and wrongs. She will not listen to what you say, children at that age don't, especially if her mum has already been doing this. Just try to listen to her and let her explain. It is much more important to try and understand the reason why she is doing these things. Find out how she feels when she does them. Maybe she is doing it because she is after some attention (especially if no-one notices her gone for 40 minutes), maybe she's just testing boundries. Whatever it is just try to find out the reasons and motivations for her actions and then tell your daughter and let her sort it out.

As for films, Frozen is all the rage but she may well have seen it, or Tangled or Beauty and the Beast.Anything Disney I suppose.

Good luck, hope it works out.

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TheChaser When: 08 Jun 15 13:30

How many othersstay in your house

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TheChaser When: 08 Jun 15 13:31

Thick lug should sort it

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paddletoe When: 08 Jun 15 13:51

I know its probably more of a boys film but I think Disney cars 1 is a brilliant film. Lightning McQueen starts off really cocky at the start and in the opening dialogue proclaims he eats losers for breakfast but by the end of the film he gives up his dream of winning the piston cup by stopping at the finishing line to go back to help the "king" end his last race. Some good lessons for any child throughout what is a wonderful movie for any child and parent to watch together. The second cars film is nowhere near as good.

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History Maker When: 08 Jun 15 17:36

Little Mermaid imo.

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BennyBinion1 When: 08 Jun 15 18:42

Matilda

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stroodle When: 08 Jun 15 19:11

Jun 8, 2015 -- 1:13PM, U.A. wrote:

Hello I have 2 young children.Don't bother trying to emphasise the rights and wrongs. She will not listen to what you say, children at that age don't, especially if her mum has already been doing this. Just try to listen to her and let her explain. It is much more important to try and understand the reason why she is doing these things. Find out how she feels when she does them. Maybe she is doing it because she is after some attention (especially if no-one notices her gone for 40 minutes), maybe she's just testing boundries. Whatever it is just try to find out the reasons and motivations for her actions and then tell your daughter and let her sort it out.As for films, Frozen is all the rage but she may well have seen it, or Tangled or Beauty and the Beast.Anything Disney I suppose.Good luck, hope it works out.

I agree about keeping pecking at her, I will just spend a few day's quality time with her, and getting a feel of what makes her tick. When I said she went missing for 40 mins, it was noticed quite quickly that she had popped out house, she has many friends in the same street where they play with each other in their gardens. My daughter obviously went around the various neighbours, then having to go to park which is very close to eventually find her playing with a few friends, but she knows she needs to inform her mother that she is going out to a friends. My daughter just said she has recently started misbehaving, and my daughter is finding her a tad taxing on the temples at the moment. So decided I would give her a little break from the youngest one, and leave my daughter with her bigger sister who is 8 years old. I have a good variations of films to pick from here, so should managed to get through the weekend without topping myself Kidding. I live on my own, so will be expecting to get no time to myself over the weekend, probably not have time to have a punt

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TheBaron When: 08 Jun 15 19:15

The Omen

Rosemary's Baby

Village of the Damned