11 Movies We Watched As Kids That We Truly Had *No* Business Watching
Briefly

Children in the '80s and '90s had a significant level of freedom in watching movies, often without parental supervision. Many watched films that were inappropriate for their age, including horror, dystopian, and sexually charged movies. These experiences often left lasting impressions, both traumatic and enlightening. The article highlights personal anecdotes reflecting on these irresponsible movie choices made by parents, illustrating a shared nostalgic experience among those who grew up during this period. It emphasizes the impact of exposure to such content at a young age and the surprising leniency from parents regarding movie selections.
"The '80s and '90s felt like a bit of a lawless land for parents. We were told to sit back from the TV lest we ruin our eyes, but it’s rare to find a kid from that era who didn’t watch something incredibly inappropriate, either with their parents or on their own."
"From horror movies to dystopian films with traumatic scenes to movies way too focused on sex, many of us had our minds scarred—and enlightened—by films we truly shouldn't have seen."
Read at Scary Mommy
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