Reply #23: I would definitely bring her. [View All]

[UdoKier]

Any child over the age of 8 or so should be able to get most of the gist of the film.

I'm not a big believer in sheltering kids for too long. The world is a serious place, and keeping them in a fantasy world of Barbies and video games for too long only trains them for a lifetime of consumerism and self-gratification. The protection of our country is the duty of us all, and part of that duty is being well-informed. I watched "The Day After" at a similar age, and it definitely made me more interested in politics and nuclear proliferation.

Sheltering an intelligent kid does her no favors.

I would however, instruct her afterwards about keeping her statements about the issues toned down. Young'uns with a conscience tend to get pretty strident about things (and often are not prepared for the other side's talking points), and get slapped down by their elders in one way or another.