[rwfromkansas]

You don't think R-rated stuff should be shown in school? You are a bit wacko.

There are many movies, especially in history, that would make a big influence on the study of it and help kids understand it better.....and many are R-rated.

Should they be shown in elementary or middle school? No. But, in high school? Yes.

[DTogo]

There are many movies, especially in history, that would make a big influence on the study of it and help kids understand it better.....and many are R-rated.

For example...?

And the "R" rating stands for "No one under 17 admitted unless accompanied by parent or adult guardian." Without parental consent, teachers don't qualify as a parent or guardian to make choices as to what should/shouldn't be shown in school to other people's children.

[Xenalyte]

There are many movies, especially in history, that would make a big influence on the study of it and help kids understand it better.....and many are R-rated.

Like what?

I'm not being snarky . . . I really want to know. I can't come up with one history film that isn't bastardized beyond all record. (But I'm low on caffeine and dragging after a challenging weekend.)

[luckystarmom]

We don't allow my middle school son to see R-rated materials. My brothers and I weren't allowed to see R-rated until we were 17.

I don't think R-rated materials should be shown to kids in school period. College is a different matter.