Watching Movies is wasting Time

@varunsdo (204)
India
August 9, 2009 5:10am CST
My parents never allow me to go out for a movie. They always say that you will only waste your time. But when I watch movies at home no one stops or comments. Does your parents also stops you to go out for a movie.
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13 responses
• China
9 Aug 09
frankly speaking,I never ever go out for a movie. I think download movies and see it on computer or mp4 in the dorm or classroom is more convenient.if you go out for a movie,you have to by bus for a long time.also, the ticket is expensive.in my opinion,if you want to date with your romantic partner,it could be good because of the atmosphere provided by theater.while if you just want to see the movie,downloading it or see it online could be a better choice.
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@varunsdo (204)
• India
9 Aug 09
Ya its expensive! but that's not the reason to stop me. The reason is they don't want me to get in a habit of it as far as I am concerned.
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@sagnik42 (3592)
• India
9 Aug 09
I love watching movies.I cannot live without them.It was a good thing that my father loved to watch movies as well when he was younger.Now he is too busy with his work to watch movies, but still watches the occasional one. Neither of my parents protest when I go out for a movie,which is twice or thrice a month. But they will surely object if I go out for movies 2-3 times a week. I try to watch a movie on my pc everyday.I miss somedays when I am busy.But usually I download movies from the net and watch them.
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@varunsdo (204)
• India
9 Aug 09
lol !You are lucky brother. I wish my parents too allow me to go out. But they care about me thats why they don't allow mw. Occasionally I also go out but twice-thrice a year. lol!
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@arcidy (5005)
• United States
10 Aug 09
No thank god they also watch movies. I dont think its a waste of time. Its all about having fun and escaping the world for a few hours which is why I love movies plus you can learn from movies. When I watched mall cop I had no idea mustangs were orginaly named after a pf51 ww2 mustang jet I always thought it was after the horse.
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• India
10 Aug 09
oh yes, they stop me from watching the movies, outside cause it has become more expensive to watch them multiplexes. Where the caramel popcorn itself is costlier for then ticket itself. But anyway, i still go and watch it is the whole charm of watching the movie on bigger screen than on television.
@ckyera (17332)
• Philippines
9 Aug 09
well good thing that my parents never stops me from watching movies! actually we even watch together...and i remember my mom bringing me to cinemas when i am younger! for us, watching movies is not a waste of time as long as its not too much...its a nice way of relaxing and having a break! and also this can be a bonding time for family members...well at least it works that way in our family...
• India
9 Aug 09
it used to happen with me also..till i entered my pu,i wasn't allowed to watch movie with ma friends..my parents used to say that its gonna spoil me..but once i entered my college.parents told,u are nomore a kid that we stop u by force..just make choice of good movies n dont make it a hobby... from then on i have kept my passion for movies growing..but still i have kept it in limit
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• United States
10 Aug 09
I don't live with my parents anymore so they don't stop me from watching movies outside of the home. But when I did live at home they let me go to movies if I wanted to. I just went to the movie on July 31st with my friend to see The Ugly Truth. It was a good movie and I'm going to buy it when it comes out on dvd.
• Philippines
9 Aug 09
hi for me watching movies is not waste of time .many yrs. back ,i watched movies. it improved my English,i saw many places i am certain i will not be able to go to. i saw people, lifestyle and learned more in history. what kind of movies do you watch ? is it teaching history and life or merely rubbish? check yourself!
@fedmich (97)
• Philippines
10 Aug 09
no, my parents doesnt stop me as I didnt grew up with them. nor did the other elders in our house stopped me to watch since I was kid. Lucky that they too watches movies and enjoys it a lot. I don't think that watching movies is a waste of time because it will make you more creative and will give you ideas. But you should of course choose what you watch. and should just limits the time you spend. me and my wife always watch movies at home or at the mall every week. Its not really waste of time but rather adds another topic to our conversation later on. but we only watch movies at weekend, so it doesnt affects our work or lessen our family time.
@sujal0211 (224)
• India
9 Aug 09
I have never really thought about it like that,and I do see both sides. But I think it is not a waste of time,because if you watch movies you are either on a date,with your friend, alone trying to pass time, or with your family.All of these are benefited by watching movies because I guess it can help to grow relationships in some way. Happy mylotting.
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@hagirl (1295)
• United States
11 Aug 09
I am a preachers daughter so my parents were very strict on the types of movies that were watched in our home or at the theater. I enjoy watching movies and it is a way to have clean fun. Let your parents know that watching movies are harmless compared to the things teenagers and young adults can get into these days.
@vklancer (135)
• India
9 Aug 09
no they never used to stop me,but always used to tell to be planned,like do your work and enjoy.
• United States
10 Aug 09
i love watching movies myself im 28 now but my parents never stoped me from watching movies it all depends on how old you and what movies you are trying to watch now adays you have to watch what kids watch
@varunsdo (204)
• India
10 Aug 09
Y it depends upon age. Are you married and have kids. If yes then you are a parent yourself. Now brother a new question for you exclusively: Will you allow your kids to go out for a movie with there friends when they are 16 or 17 ?