tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1454414286370623183.post7007478155062223805..comments2024-03-08T05:40:16.271+05:30Comments on The White Rain: Should kids be allowed in movie theaters?Iyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12066798986452744180noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1454414286370623183.post-9114904499261021802008-11-22T10:17:00.000+05:302008-11-22T10:17:00.000+05:30Another causality of motherhood - bid adieu to the...Another causality of motherhood - bid adieu to theatres. :) I used to be terribly impatient with bawling kids in public places..but now I reseve some sympathies for the parents.Whiterayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04187851369779865352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1454414286370623183.post-31211841128524644652008-11-19T12:15:00.000+05:302008-11-19T12:15:00.000+05:30I am parent myself and I know its sometimes not po...I am parent myself and I know its sometimes not possible to control because they themselves dont have control and they are different.... I dont think its a good idea to take kids to the cinema hall not untill they become a little sensibleMonikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02627040210376581730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1454414286370623183.post-80995524065653141672008-11-11T12:54:00.000+05:302008-11-11T12:54:00.000+05:30Remember that famous serial, in which Pankaj Kapoo...Remember that famous serial, in which Pankaj Kapoor had acted? ;-) That was one of my favorites..so, while I was trying to come up with a name for my first blog on blurty, I was kinda frustrated, so I told myself that famous line from the serial, 'chal yaar phatichar, itna emotional kyon ho raha hai'. And voila!phaticharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01458914636112852499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1454414286370623183.post-60811986095206671782008-11-11T10:08:00.000+05:302008-11-11T10:08:00.000+05:30@ Phatichar - Thanks for dropping by, else i could...@ Phatichar - Thanks for dropping by, else i couldnt have discovered ur eerie collection..by the way why do u call urself "Phatichar"??<BR/><BR/>Taj - now dont be cynical about this... and i didnt know u had a blog too... :)Iyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12066798986452744180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1454414286370623183.post-88961581459308624132008-11-07T17:38:00.000+05:302008-11-07T17:38:00.000+05:30I have to admit, the incident made me laugh for qu...I have to admit, the incident made me laugh for quite some time, when I pictured you going and talking to the mother - ROLF. <BR/><BR/>Iya - Listen Madam, your kid is making too much noise. [utmost politeness]<BR/><BR/>Madam [thinking to herself] - who the heck is this lady, what audacity, isko to abhi dikhati hoon, ruk - my kid is just going to wail louder. <BR/><BR/>yeah, but ders been too many number of times this happens, nonetheless, the parents probably very badly want to see the movie and have no one to drop of the child to, and just hope the kid sleeps through it. but its selfish anyways.Tajhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04005945797860651178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1454414286370623183.post-54603737075638660592008-11-06T17:38:00.000+05:302008-11-06T17:38:00.000+05:30Parents need to discipline their kids. Period.Parents need to discipline their kids. Period.phaticharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01458914636112852499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1454414286370623183.post-3922915824329850882008-11-06T10:20:00.000+05:302008-11-06T10:20:00.000+05:30@ Rohini - I guess that’s the only way out...it’s ...@ Rohini - I guess that’s the only way out...it’s even painful for the kid to sit quietly in that darkness <BR/>@ Anu - I know I should have done that... and u know I am capable of doing that...I have no clue why I didnt...<BR/><BR/>@ Pinku - next time...will surely take a stand...I still have no clue y I choose to be polite...<BR/><BR/>@ Masood - this is scary...I somehow don’t remember this incident...<BR/><BR/>@ Santosh - that’s thoughtful!!! And good that your daughter sleeps...Iyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12066798986452744180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1454414286370623183.post-24848845707357409542008-11-05T19:55:00.000+05:302008-11-05T19:55:00.000+05:30No way Iya. 3 years old kid and theater etiquettes...No way Iya. 3 years old kid and theater etiquettes? Forget it. The parents should not have brought him to the theater. I can understand you irritation. I have a similar aged daughter. We generally go to the second show so she sleeps through the movie. We do not irritate any Iya in the bargain Santhoshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02504828148365427333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1454414286370623183.post-72790766284702591402008-11-05T16:25:00.000+05:302008-11-05T16:25:00.000+05:30An incident just came to mind. This happened when ...An incident just came to mind. <BR/><BR/>This happened when 'Raja Hindustani' was released. A small family visited the local theater to watch the movie. One women had a small baby in her hands. Somewhere in the middle of the movie, the baby started crying (like all babies do). And this in the midst of an intense scene. The women keeps her hand on the baby's face to quiet the poor thing down. Next thing she knows, the baby died in her arms. Cause of death - Suffocation. <BR/><BR/>Since that incident, women are not allowed to watch movies in that city. I know this is harsh and unjust. That is not the argument here. But this shocking incident made headlines all across India. <BR/><BR/>The point is - what the f*** are the parents thinking when they take their kids to the movies??!! And at this cost? Is it really worth it?Masoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17205297287969539530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1454414286370623183.post-23859851150647766892008-11-05T11:29:00.000+05:302008-11-05T11:29:00.000+05:30so there you see...you got a lot of support next t...so there you see...you got a lot of support next time....Just stand up and holler.<BR/><BR/>and yeah Nidhi's tactics do sound very thoughtful...<BR/><BR/>and yes no one is really blaming the kids you know its the unthinking parents who are to blame.Pinkuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06714914168230658950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1454414286370623183.post-21047106694958100262008-11-05T08:17:00.000+05:302008-11-05T08:17:00.000+05:30pathetic parents.. should have mouthed something i...pathetic parents.. should have mouthed something in their direction.. and complained too to the authority.. <BR/>not all kids are as sweet as gauri and not all mothers are as sensible as nidhi!~anu~https://www.blogger.com/profile/14863026290377849692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1454414286370623183.post-70038301751777100812008-11-04T23:59:00.000+05:302008-11-04T23:59:00.000+05:30The only move I ever took my kid to was Shrek 3 an...The only move I ever took my kid to was Shrek 3 and even there, it was tough to keep him quiet. So it's not happening again for a LONG time...<BR/><BR/>I think to start with the onus is with parents. I think this mentality of taking kids everywhere is just plain selfish. And not just with regard to other hapless souls in the cinema theatre but the kid himself. He should not be exposed to viewing fare like Fashion!<BR/><BR/>And why aren't theatres doing anything?! If it is a A-rated movie, then how are kids being allowed in at all? What is the validity of the rating then?Rohinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11234347487003665907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1454414286370623183.post-70632498284438337152008-11-04T13:39:00.000+05:302008-11-04T13:39:00.000+05:30cyn@ I didn’t blame the kid at all. My angst is fo...cyn@ I didn’t blame the kid at all. My angst is for the parents.. <BR/>And Nidhi's daughter is quite a delight.. she actually understands that people are sitting quietly and so does she and she is not even 3.. As for the story telling part, trust me cyn Nidhi has a gift.. she did that when we were watching Bachna Ae Haseeno and her version was better than the actual movie…<BR/><BR/>My Space@ thanks for dropping by..Iyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12066798986452744180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1454414286370623183.post-50391148166802084372008-11-04T12:05:00.000+05:302008-11-04T12:05:00.000+05:30Kids should not be taken along.Period..when my kid...Kids should not be taken along.Period..when my kids were young either I left them with friends/family or I didn`t go..and fashion is for adults..my spacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15558028124092198778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1454414286370623183.post-25813895980718318742008-11-03T16:33:00.000+05:302008-11-03T16:33:00.000+05:30one cant blame the kids either - heck, a 3 year ol...one cant blame the kids either - heck, a 3 year old cannot be expected to enjoy sitting in one place - <BR/><BR/>I think i liked the nidhi's tactics. though im very curious as to hwo can she convert movies like fashion into a child-consumable-fairytale-isque tales.<BR/><BR/>nidhi, can you come to the movies with me after i have kids please?Cynic in Wonderlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17544348501114907088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1454414286370623183.post-76478251623181750762008-11-03T15:06:00.000+05:302008-11-03T15:06:00.000+05:30@ Carona – the authorities are not really strict i...@ Carona – the authorities are not really strict in Bangalore and I am not sure they are anywhere else in the country too.. <BR/>@ Su – yes it surely should be possible… but the parents in my case seemed too happy to let the child be<BR/>@ Pinku – I did want to but something held me back. Imagine parents letting their children misbehave during live performances. That will be so damn annoying…<BR/>@ Nidhi – That is so thoughtful of you and I wonder why more people can’t behave like that!!!Iyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12066798986452744180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1454414286370623183.post-13779561957168704172008-11-03T13:50:00.000+05:302008-11-03T13:50:00.000+05:30Well being a mommy and as well as movie bluff I ca...Well being a mommy and as well as movie bluff I can’t help but be sympathetic to both the parties. As at times u go like – what the heck its ages I have been to the theatre…so whatever….<BR/><BR/>But what I do is simple <BR/>1. Avoid taking her to the movie… and in case of “leave her at home” arrangements going haywire in the last minute <BR/>2. <BR/>here’s what I do<BR/>3. Try to get the seats near the Exit - corner or the front row. She doesn’t feel cramped is less fidgety. Also for me - Just in case!<BR/>4. Explain that we need to be quiet and watch as others would get disturb.<BR/>5. Get her favorite snack<BR/>6. The moment I feel that she is fidgety I start murmuring “my version” of the story in her ears…well that also makes her interested in whats happening with the uncle & aunt’s on screen. <BR/>7. Take her to the loo during a song – to show her everybody is inside so she can’t demand her usual – I wanna go out as would be alone.<BR/> <BR/>If nothing works…..well we take turns being outside with her.nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17223825515226517980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1454414286370623183.post-14967206838731880832008-11-03T12:16:00.000+05:302008-11-03T12:16:00.000+05:30You should have stood up and created enough commot...You should have stood up and created enough commotion to make them stop the screening and throw those morons out. <BR/><BR/>I know it feels ridiculous but someone somewhere has to take an extereme step...<BR/><BR/>and by the way have seen such unruly kids in live performances....which not only disturbed the audience but also the performer, some people just come with a "no manners" tag I suppose.Pinkuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06714914168230658950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1454414286370623183.post-22877982577361626032008-11-03T10:10:00.000+05:302008-11-03T10:10:00.000+05:30It is hillarious ... Kids have to be trained to be...It is hillarious ... Kids have to be trained to behave appropriately at public fora.<BR/>Its all possible ... with little bit of creativity and reading ....suhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03219840116854588768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1454414286370623183.post-6446500089422921442008-11-03T10:01:00.000+05:302008-11-03T10:01:00.000+05:30Kids can be kids unless they disturb others….they ...Kids can be kids unless they disturb others….they should be taken out of the theatre in case they get restless or disturb others<BR/><BR/><BR/>But why Fashion….its a A rated movie to begin with…. The parents should not have been allowed inside in the first place.<BR/><BR/>- CaronaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com