adamr81

I really want to watch Dexter season 4 on showtime (Ive already seen the first 3) but my mom wont let me because she says there is too much sex. What do parents think will happen if I watch sex scenes?

Im 15
Never did drugs
Never had a drink
Never smoked
Never snuck out
Never stole anything

The worst thing I have done ever is watch 3 R rated films with out my parents consent.

All I want is to watch TV and movies because I am highly passionent about the film industry.

What is the big deal? What do they think will happen?
I am way more interested in the story and the characters than the1-5 min sex scene. I could care less. I just love the show.
What do I do? (Dont suggest sneaking)

Please answer my questions! Especially if you have kids or a similar issue!

Thanks for reading my rany.

Kate9842

IDK i let my kids watch R movies, I would rather explain it than they come up with answers their own way. It amazes me what do ur parents think happens at 18 anyway, does god bestow some knowledge on you that now makes the content of R movies more appropriate?

EDIT:
BTW 15 and no drinking for SHAME!

Gotrice

Doesn't matter what we think. It only matters what you mom thinks. Your 15 and I probably wouldn't let you watch either. I definitely wouldn't if you made a big deal out of it.

Copas---GetwellsoonVik

Parents think that if you see it you'll want to do it. That's what it boils down to. However, Dexter is a very good show and the sex scenes, while they are there, are not at all the main focus. Since I'm not allowed to suggest sneaking I'd say the best thing would be to ask whichever of your parents gives you more freedom to watch it with you.

FulloCrap

The more teens are desensitized to sex (by seeing it on a regular basis) the easier it is for them to make that leap to actually having sex - This is what most parents are trying to prevent when they say you are too young for these types of movies/tv etc...

I'm not saying sex on tv is what is causing all of the teen sex, but most parents do believe it at least plays a part in it.

jonathane

As a parent, I can see how a lot of mothers would be uncomfortable with their children watching R rated movies. But my philosophy is that I'd rather my daughter watch those movies in my house, under my supervision than sneaking out somewhere to watch it with her friend (because you know it's gonna happen). I was watching R rated movies when I was 15. Nothing overly explicit of course, but my mother wasn't too concerned about it. If I happened to have questions about what I saw in the movie, then my mom was there to answer them properly.

JadeyOz

Tell your parents your 15, and should be aloud to watch these kinds of shows. You've already most likely been through sex-ed so this probably isn't that new to you. The reason parents don't want their kids watching these things is because they still see you as their child and want to protect from these things.

compact105

I find it so odd that parents will let their kids watch movies with violence, but not nudity or sexual scenes. Obviously I'm not talking pornography here.

But sex and the body are natural. Violence is not.

kangyu

They think that watching sex will impose sexual thoughts on your mind and prematurely corrupt your innocence.

The answer is to record it (or have your parents record it), then watch it with them present and have them or you fast-forward through the sex scenes.

When I was young and watching a movie with my parents they would just tell me to cover my eyes when the sex scenes came up.

livewire9

My parents were very protective too. I was 16 when I watched my first R-Rated Movie. I couldn't go with the group of friends I wanted to go with- my mom made me go with her, cover my eyes on the inappropriate parts, then have a discussion about the movie when we got home. After that, I just said forget it and never watched another R movie again until I went away for college at 17. I missed out on a lot, but I was glad that they tried to protect my innocence. Like you, I was a good kid and never snuck out or lied, so maybe what they did actually worked. Now that I'm a parent, I understand where they're coming from and I can't say that I'd be all that comfortable with it either.

Like others said, maybe recording or having them watch with you (even if it means covering your eyes - LOL) would be a good start. If they see you're not really interested in the sex scenes, maybe they'll lossen up a bit. They're only looking out for you.