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But, if the movie aims at children, it's a little bit different - and I think that's why some Christians are concerned - because most of the time, children believes what they're told. Younger kids may not be able to distinguish between fiction & real life, and may take the message from the movie as true lesson. But whatever they do, it's only to voice a concern - the responsiblity to foster the kids faith, teach them truth from lies lies on the parents' shoulders.
Then it's a parents responsibility to explain the concept of fiction to children. Children don't watch the lion king and believe a lion really rules africa. but on the other hand, if they see The Exorcist, they're going to get scared and might believe it. It depends on how the topic is approached.
People who read and enjoy "Lolita" are not child molestors. If someone watches a movie about murder, it doesn't mean they condone murder. If someone watches a movie that is pro-abortion, they aren't necessarily pro-choice. It's fiction. It should not offend anyone. The plot should be explained before people watch it, if they have concerns. I'm not about to set my child in front of a tv set without knowing what they're watching. But i'd never, ever have the nerve to tell someone their child SHOULDN'T watch a show because it might put an idea in their head their parents don't like.