I Want To Talk About Parenting

I have seen some of this movie. It is a bad movie! It is sensationalistic, titillating to potential sadistic child predators, and generally not very helpful for what you are trying to do.

If you consult professionals about this, they will no doubt lead you to some much better films.

One book that would be very helpful for you, and eventually for your daughter, would be [i]The Gift of Fear[/i] by Gavin DeBecker. Read it and then summarize the warning signs of a bad or potentially dangerous person for your daughter when she is old enough. One good family project would be to memorize the warning signs together. DeBecker teaches that tuning in to our own natural fear instincts (instead of being terrified of every possible publicized danger) is a healthy way to stay alive and well.

Early is better than late when it comes to discussing the Internet or other similar hazards. But scaring kids has many bad implications. Don't scare her; educate her and also carefully monitor her use of the media.

We all want our children to be safe; but, and this is only my opinion, showing a child a movie isn't the way to go about doing it. Personally I think until they are old enough (mature enough) to make their own decisions (varies with each child), you need to monitor their usage of all devices connected to the internet, and have open, frank, but carefully worded discussions with them. If a child feels safe in talking with you, your chances of guiding them safely through childhood is much higher. It's when they feel unsafe discussing things with you, or when they learn from others, that you begin to ahve problems.