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Dumb Ways to Die, Inappropriate for a 9 year old?

peking homunculu... peking homunculus View Member Profile	27/11/2012, 08:56 PM Post #1
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I showed my 9 year old DD the Dumb Ways to Die video. It's a worldwide hit and has a safety message, cute video and catchy tune. I think it's funny and seems to me to be targeted at kids as well as adults: http://dumbwaystodie.com/ DD loved it and when she was at her friends house, showed it to the friend. Friend's Mum was watching over the shoulder and when the song gets to the "use you private parts for piranha bait" she told DD it was inappropriate and made the girls stop watching. It never occurred to me that this might be seen as inappropriate. WDYT- Is it OK fo a 9 year old or not?

Rumply View Member Profile	27/11/2012, 09:01 PM Post #2
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They don't really say anything rude or show anything, so I think she reacted a OTT. ETA: Just showed DH and he didn't think he would show a 9yo. This post has been edited by Rumply: 27/11/2012, 09:05 PM

melaine View Member Profile	27/11/2012, 09:01 PM Post #3
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All the grade 3/4s were singing it at school the other day. I think one of the teachers showed them it in class and had a discussion. I don't think it's inappropriate for them to watch provided there is discussion of the issues.

Regular Show View Member Profile	27/11/2012, 09:01 PM Post #4
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I think its highly inappropriate for children. I dont think the show is aimed at kids at all. Gah. Idiot moment. Thought you were talking about the show on Foxtel. Its called the same thing. I think that video is fine. My brother set my hair on fire at school once. This post has been edited by Cadie: 27/11/2012, 09:04 PM

Broxie View Member Profile	27/11/2012, 09:01 PM Post #5
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I'd be fine with it; but I don't think I'd have an issue with other parents not being fine with it. We all draw the line somewhere. I'm sure there are things I think are inappropriate that other parents think are totally fine.

Escapin View Member Profile	27/11/2012, 09:02 PM Post #6
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What a great video! I would have thought its just the sort of thing that your average 9yo would love.

MrsBouquet View Member Profile	27/11/2012, 09:03 PM Post #7
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My 9 year old boys love it. I think it's fine... though I have got the tune stuck in my head now. Certainly a lot worse songs they could be listening to.

Funwith3 View Member Profile	27/11/2012, 09:03 PM Post #8
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Yeah that line is inappropriate. Although my DD is 7 (nearly 8)... But I wouldn't like her listening to it.

bakesgirls View Member Profile	27/11/2012, 09:05 PM Post #9
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If you think it's OK for your 9 year old to watch, then that's fine. Just as it's fine for the other parent to decide that it's not OK. TBH, it's not really aimed at children. For the most part it's OK, but selling your kidneys? Getting shot multiple times? Scratching a drug dealers car? Not really for youngsters IMO.

Cranky Kitten View Member Profile	27/11/2012, 09:06 PM Post #10
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Meh, no issue here. DD loved it when I showed it to her, though I did think maybe it wasn't such a great idea that DS (just turned 1) was also watching - he was mesmerised. Of course, now I randomly catch myself singing that blasted tune...

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