Why are kids/teens in movies/tv SO TERRIBLE?

These writers are doing a disservice to the kids of the world. I mean terrible ones do exist (I blame the parents for not establishing rules and teaching manners early on), but a lot of kids are just normal kids. Not rude, selfish little angst pigs the way they're portrayed in movies. 🙄

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uncalled4 · 56-60, M

Long ago, I was watching a movie with my dad(I forget which one) and he said, "The parents! They're always made out to be the bad guys!" He had a point, I thought.

Seriously, though--how interested would you be in a movie featuring normal, well-behaved, mostly well-adjusted kids? You wouldn't be--there would be no tension.

A good example of kids being somewhat decent is Mrs. Doubtfire, mainly because they're not carrying the film--Robin Williams and the adults are.

DearAmbellina2113 · 41-45, F

@uncalled4 no no no. Tension should come from good plot lines, not angsty kids.

And I didn't like the kids from Mrs. Doubtfie either, although they're better than any modern equivalent.

uncalled4 · 56-60, M

@DearAmbellina2113 Tough crowd! lol