Once children are around the age of 9, they are better able to understand whether films or series are real. That's why some productions are rated 9 years and older.
What happens at this age?
- They’re able to differentiate between cartoons and the news or a documentary, but they may still have trouble recognizing what is ‘fake’ in a fantasy film.
- Children this age are not yet fully able to put themselves in someone else’s shoes. They may therefore have trouble understanding certain actions or overseeing the consequences of such actions.
- They’re easily persuaded to copy behaviour they see in films or series. They’re not yet fully in control of their own behaviour.
What type of content can be harmful?
- Scary films and series
- Depictions of violence against children or animals
- Productions in which humans or animals are the victim of accidents, diseases, disasters or war
- Depictions of dead humans or animals
Productions with a 9 years rating
Images: Header Raising Dion (Netflix), screenshot Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Warner Bros.)