DISCLAIMER: The tragedy that occurred in Aurora, CO in July is nothing to be glib about in any way - I want to make that clear before I begin this blog. Each and every person there was an innocent victim of the most horrific shooting in US history. That is not at all in debate in this post.
Who brings an infant and a 4 year old to a midnight showing of Batman?! Honestly, while I felt for the woman who was involved in the recent Aurora, CO shooting, I have to question her parental judgement. I have heard the argument that it's okay to bring an infant to the midnight showing at the theaters because they'd wake up in the middle of the night anyway needing a feeding. EEEEEHHHHH! (think loud annoying buzzer) First of all, it was a BATMAN movie! It is LOUD! This is not in any way good for infants and can in fact impact their hearing as there is still some significant development of auditory sensory happening during this time. Even if it were an estrogen-fueled Nicolas Sparks film adaptation (I am still seriously convinced that he has menstrual cycles), theater surround sound is always too loud. Secondly, a 4 year old?? My almost 4 year old daughter is scared to death of a fire alarm. I could not imagine subjecting her to any action film in a theater (or even at home!). It's just plain not age appropriate. And 4 year olds need to be in bed no later than 8 PM any night of the week. SELFISH PARENTING!
I went to a midnight showing of "Scream 4" - yes, I know but it is my favorite horror series. I saw babies there. WTF?! I ensured that my 2 year old (at the time) was safe and sound with my brother before I left to go and see the movie. And people brought infants?! Some studies show that people can recall imagery from infancy - is a massacre really something you want among the first things your child witnesses?
If you can afford a $10 movie ticket, $15 in popcorn, snacks and soda, you can afford a baby-sitter. And if not, wait for the DVD.
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