Topic: Tom & Jerry Golden Collection: Volume One 10-25-2011

[metaldams]

OK, I just bought this set for my....(clears throat)...nephew.  Not that Uncle Metaldams isn't going to have a viewing or 100 for himself, but ultimately, it's for the nephew.  Fine, don't believe me.

Anyway, here's a serious question, and I'm going to run this by his Dad tonight.  My nephew's only 3, do you think these cartoons are too violent for a three year old, or am I a putz for asking such a thing?  I haven't seen Tom and Jerry cartoons in a LONG time, but certainly watched them a lot as a kid, but my memories are watching them as a 5 year old and older (which is around the age we'll probably show him The Three Stooges), not quite as young as 3.  What do you guys think?

[Bum]

Not a dumb question at all, and it's good that you're concerned.......

I don't think there's a minimum-age requirement for COMIC violence [cartoons, Stooges, etc]. It's the REALISTIC, dark, horrific, bloody violence that's so prevalent nowadays that's no good for kids. The funny stuff won't give the kids nightmares or desensitize them to real violence down the line. I think even the youngest of kids can tell the difference......

[metaldams]

Not a dumb question at all, and it's good that you're concerned.......

I don't think there's a minimum-age requirement for COMIC violence [cartoons, Stooges, etc]. It's the REALISTIC, dark, horrific, bloody violence that's so prevalent nowadays that's no good for kids. The funny stuff won't give the kids nightmares or desensitize them to real violence down the line. I think even the youngest of kids can tell the difference......

Thanks for the response.  I'm not so concerned about him being scared, it's more so that he tends to repeat things.  I'm hoping and thinking you're right about the whole comic/cartoon violence thing, that would be my view if I were his father.  I'll let you guys know what my brother says tonight.

[Bum]

OH! In that case......

Tell your brother to lock up all matches, breakables, household chemicals, and any sharp objects................. just in case.

[metaldams]

OH! In that case......

Tell your brother to lock up all matches, breakables, household chemicals, and any sharp objects................. just in case.

Good idea! 

[BeAStooge]

Here are a couple, to help make your judgement...

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsbSpk8x-Do" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsbSpk8x-Do</a>
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0Dx7g4qcRw" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0Dx7g4qcRw</a>

[metaldams]

Thanks Brent.  I may use them if my brother says no, (he's on a wait a few years for the Stooges stance), and if my brother's OK with it, I'll just enjoy those cartoons you posted later tonight.

[metaldams]

My brother's totally cool with it.  Kind of like Bum said, he's not likely able to impersonate any of the things Tom and Jerry do.  Got him a Daffy Duck and Transformers set too.  The Stooges will have to wait a few years, and I can understand why.  Eye pokes and slaps are within his realm, and he's already hitting Grandpa enough as is.  I imagine when he's 5 or 6, maybe sooner, he should be fine for the Stooges, and I look forward to the day.