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Originally Posted by GraceKrispy
As to the first part, I don't trust that my 9yo can necessarily understand the meaning behind the violence, but I trust more that he can understand when it's explained.
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Since the violence takes place in an environment, and between characters and creatures that bear little resemblance to reality, I think it's more like letting then watch Tom and Jerry. There's a reason the Itchy and Scratchy cartoons on the Simpsons are so funny - Tom and Jerry is pretty horrific, and yet it's normal to let kids watch it. My kids have always had a strong sense of what's ridiculous which helps a lot.
As to violent and disturbing movies that people think are appropriate for kids; I remember attending a screening of the Mask at a second run cinema. The auditorium was crammed with people who'd brought their toddlers. Oh, and it was a double feature with True Lies.
I wouldn't have let my children see either of those movies when they were small - see I do have standards
