The obvious answer is no, but if your child can differentiate fantasy and real life without night terrors I don’t see the issue. I was watching rated R movies at that age. I enjoyed horror films. The first movie i saw was IT and I watched it hiding under the couch.
Hell all my kids watched scary movies from the time we got out of the hospital. He’s 10 and haven’t been exposed to scary movies yet? I’m on dad’s side 
Rated R just means he needed to have a adults permission/ accompanied by an adult. Seems he had that. But I have to say I am taking dads side. 
I think it depends on the kid really. I was his age watching rated R horror movies and really enjoying it. I still love the genre. If he knows that it’s all Hollywood and that things like that don’t happen in real life then I’d leave it be. If you’ve got a kid who is now scared to go to sleep or be alone then maybe he isn’t ready for that stuff. One of my favorite memories growing up is watching horror movies with my dad because my mom didn’t like them lol.
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Everyone parents differently and unfortunately when parents split there’s really nothing you can do when your son is with his dad because it’s his parenting time. You can try and talk to him and see if you can get on the same page with the same rules but in the end he doesn’t have to agree.
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Mind your business. If your son is not in harms way, whats the problem? You.have to learn to pick your battles.
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Over reacting… you have to let Dad parent at Dad’s and have his own boundaries and rules. There is no neglect or abuse or anything truly wrong with him letting him watch a movie… Just like he can’t tell you what to do when it comes to day to day parenting decisions like this.
It really depends on how it affects the child. If they have bad dreams from it, then you know it’s too soon.
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You’re definitely making a big deal out of nothing lol it’s r rated cuz it’s scary. Now if it was a movie with a lot of sex scenes fine, but the conjuring is a great movie.
We watch horror/rated R movies all the time. It’s such a small issue. Seems you’re looking for something to complain about.
Wow. Chill. Over reaction much
It depends on the kid and what they can process. If he’s having nightmares after it, no more scary movies for a while. If he’s fine, then it’s fine.
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Ya. You need to mind your business. If it really effected your son I could see saying something but he didn’t seem bothered. A 10 year old can watch R rated movies with adult supervision no problem. It also depends on the kids. My daughter was watching Chucky when she was 7. At first I wasn’t very happy about it but I let it go. She enjoyed it spending time with her dad
I mean it depends on the maturity of the 10 year old… my son is 10 and he loves movies like the conjuring . but if you’re mad about it,then I guess you’ll just be mad about it . Did you’re son say he didn’t like it?
Not really a big deal this whole world is rated R
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My 13 year old has been watching scary movies with me since he was 8. He loves them.
You can’t control what your kid sees outside of your house. Whatever the kid sees outside of your house, that’s the adult responsible’s doing, not yours
Why does what he does at his house matter so much to you? He is a parent as well. They key to co-parenting is realizing that you cannot control what the other parent does while on their time with the children.
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If your son understands its a scary movie and it’s not true and isn’t affected by it then oh well mind your own what he does with his dad aslong as his safe and loved.
mind your business smh
Lmao… The Conjuring isn’t that bad… if you have a child who’s immature or scared easily then I get maybe not letting them watch it but if your kid is just a normal 10nyr old there’s really no harm. It’s not drug use, sex, nudity… maybe cut the umbilical cord and let your kid grow up a little. My son personally has been watching horror movies since he was 5 or 6. His favorite is Chucky and It
None of your business what he does at his dad’s
My kids was watching horror movies from the time they could focus on tv…. My kids knows that it’s just a movie…. Kids today knows more then what we know…. Just relax… I’m sure his dads not gonna show him wrong
It’s not your house. Mind ya business.
I’m a bad mom! I let my kids watch most movies! They love horror movies.
Your over reacting. The Conjuring isn’t that bad and he was with his dad. Not a big deal. Stop trying to control everything.
Depends on your child. You know them. Can they handle that type of movie?
Mind your business lol he watched a scary movie with his dad my kids have watched Annabel and they was 9 they are not traumatized
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My kids are 9,6 & 4. And they watch horror movies all the time. Since the day they were born. They love them. Just yesterday my 4yr old asked me to watch Chucky.
I could see if your son was really upset, or scared, saying something to dad so he knows. However, I learned a long time ago to pick my battles. We can’t control that kind of stuff at dad’s house. My oldest is 12 and has seen the conjuring, my 10yo hates scary movies so he doesn’t watch them. I speak up on stuff I feel is important ot detrimental, but a movie ain’t it lol. I watched all the scary movies with my dad and I was 19 before I told him I’d never liked them, but loved watching with him. At my house, my kids have their own Xboxs and phones. At dad’s, there’s a house phone and they all share 1 Xbox. He’s not poor, doesn’t even have less money than me, we just parent different. He’s a micromanaging parent, and I certainly am not. I’ve taken to not immediately texting their dad when I’m mad. I pretype angry messages in my notes, then wait an hour or 2 and go back to finish them 
it’s helped alot with how much we disagree. When I’m not mad and freaking out, he tends to listen to me better and hear what im saying. We don’t get along very well, but we do love our kids and they of course don’t like when we fight
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Just my personal opinion, but I feel with parents allowing them to watch scary & violent movies or play those video games at such a young age (to toughen them up) is desensitizing children when they’re too immature to really process such things as “not real”. So much lack of empathy & disregard for life & disrespect from preteen & young teens today & I really think they’re just numb to those emotions being exposed so young. That’s why there are Ratings for a reason 
Again just my thoughts
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My 9 year old has been watching the whole Conjuring series since he was 5. Halloween is his favorite. None of it has ever affected him one bit. Sounds to me like you’re trying to pick a fight
Well, we are in the middle of that series now. They are almost 10 &13. Look at the World, all these kids see A LOT worse in School anyway!
I understand your concern. Some children can handle it and others can’t. Dad has the say I’m his home just like you do in yours. Sounds like he can handle it, so just leave it alone. If you want a no R rated movies rule in your home, you can do that, but also look into WHY movies are given their rating and base it off of that. Not the whole rating.
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As long as it is a female child. they can be forced to have children now, so I suppose they are old enough.
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My kids love horror movies…some do…some dont
my daughter who is 8 now has been watching chucky and nightmare on elm street since she has been like 6.
my oldest LOVES scary movies, she begged us to watch Annabelle for our movie night!
He’s right. Mind your house unless he’s being harmed elsewhere. You can’t control dad and what he does on his time. Many children can handle it, some can’t. Is your son waking up screaming and terrified?!? Heck the kid didn’t even tell you he watched a scary movie you said that. It may not be scary to him. Let it go and you parent your way when he’s w/ you and let dad do it his way…
My 6 year old has been watching horror movies since 3…she is fine.
That isn’t a convo to have over text and when calling you have to watch your tone otherwise, yes he is going to be irritated. If he isn’t having any adverse effects from the show choose your battles. I’ve never paid attn to ratings unless it had explicit sex scenes.
When dad has him on his time none of your business. You are a controlling B. You’re getting the MONEY so shut t-f- up.
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At least it wasn’t nudity and sex
If your kid can handle it without having nightmares, I don’t see the problem. My kids have always liked horror films. And I don’t know where they get it because I don’t. They were all watching them before they were 10. Never had any issues.
What difference does it make?
Just curious… they’ll just stop sharing their adventures with you now. He’s not a toddler, and he’s probably going into Jr high for 6th grade depending on your school district. So get your roller skates on!
Mind ya business is correct
My niece now 7 have been watching horror movies since the day she was born she will pick horror movie over cartoon’s as long as it’s not causing him sleeping problems then why be a B…
No no no. In fact I chose what games she can play, what music she can listen to and what shows/ TV she watches. It isnt what society says it is the fact her ethics, morals, her basic foundation of right and wrong are being formed.
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I suppose I’m a bad mom… my children was introduced to scary movies at an early age… I took my 4 and 5 year old to the theater to what “IT” and they loved it…
I honestly think yoir just picking. As long as the child isn’t hurt or in any danger let him have his weekends with his father without you being overly concerned about a movie!
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If you make a big deal over it. The next time you ask you son how his visit went you will get an, “ok” or “nothing”.
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My son watches horror movies & is 5 & he’s totally fine
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We love scary movies at our house. Our kids have been watching since they were super little.
The Conjuring is rated R because of extreme violence and terror. If your ten year old likes scary stuff it’s not a bad movie for them to watch. There’s no mention of sex, cursing, alcohol, or other notable not-for-kids stuff in it. As much as you don’t want to hear this, his dad is his parent too and you don’t get to dictate how he chooses to parent. Look at this from another point of view; you ask your son how is weekend went with his dad out of general conversation and interest building that bond with your son. You moved that conversation from interest in his weekend and potentially put your son in an awkward position with his dad. Do you think that the next time you ask him how his weekend was he’s going to want to share that information with you? I know it sucks when you don’t have total control but you should be more focused on building healthy relationship with your kids that keep them being honest with you rather than teaching them how to hide things from you.
He will just stop telling you what they did. He will withdraw from you. Let him… and his dad … be.
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I think I would be mad if my kids were watching porn, But R rated movies, it would depend on just what it was. And if your son didn’t’ seem to mind or if he wasn’t scared or afraid for what he saw, what is the big deal ???
I was watching r rated films with my parents since I was too young to remember them. It’s his house, in his house he’s the parent. I don’t mind my kids watching r rating movies as long as long as I’m present. You can’t control this one mama.
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It’s a scary movie… many kids that age have seen a scary movie.
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Girl, I was watching Critters, Tremors, Freddy Krueger, Michael Meyers, Christine, etc etc at like 4-5 years old with my dad. It was our thing he would “ch ch ch ah ah ah” (Michael Meyers theme) alllllllll day long and we’d just laugh. Only good memories of really have of him before he left to embrace his crack pipe. Anyways, I dont see the big deal.
It really determines what type of movie it is. If its a horror movie, I’d see if it had a shit ton of nudity (like Hostel) and go from there. If its a spooky scary movie without a lot of gore and nudity then I think it’d be alright.
I have a 10 yo. (Also 13 & 8 ). IMO the rating system is a joke. That being said I do think there are some movies above that age range and there are some rated that way due to the scare factor or language. We use adult discretion. Sometimes we fast forward, sometimes we shut off. For example I brought my son to see Fast 9 and it’s rated R. He hears worse language on the school bus, let’s be real. But I wouldn’t really be open to him watching an R movie where it’s basically soft porn.
I think you need to let dad lead when he has the kiddo, honestly.
I think you’re definitely overreacting. Not to mention it was dads time, dad can do what he wants with his time, as can you.
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Mine under ten have. Mine love horror movies. Scarier, the better. They literally play horror games on roblox lol.
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He isn’t watching porn! Sheesh.
My kids have been watching scary movies since they were very young and it never bothered them. It won’t hurt him.
My oldest is 8 and he’s been my horror movie buddy since he was a baby. He loves them and it has not had any negative affects on him. Also the conjuring isn’t that scary of a movie, it’s pretty tame compared to most, mostly jump scares
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My daughters favorite movie at 2 years old was paranormal activity 3. Horror movies have been her favorite all her life.
We watch scary movies all the time, my kids are 1, 7, 8, 11, 12
Cool it or you will end up being told how to raise your kid. The man was the one you chose to father the kid. Kid has it hard enough trying to juggle you two!
This is actually so ridiculous. Hes 10. You sound like one of those bitter baby mommas. Anything to start drama. My kids have watched scary movies since they came out of me… they’re fine! If your child isn’t in danger with his father i think you should pick your battles.
I seen my first R movie when i was 8. In a move theatre, with my dad. “The long kiss goodnight”, it was a bad ass spy movie with bad words that i knew adults get to say. My second R move with the Bird Cage. I had no idea what gay was, but I had already seen Robin Willimas dress up like an old lady, so this was just him being funny again. I think you need to relax.
Please get over yourself. What he does on his parenting time is not your business.
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MY oldest daughter was watching horror movies with me since she could walk. On her first date her date took her to a horror movie (hoping she would be the scared girl who would cuddle in his arms and hide her face) turned out my daughter laughed the whole time while he jumped at the scary parts)
If they have a nightmare then yes stop them from watching but if he’s with his dad and he’s there and had no nightmares I wouldnt care. It’s actually not that scary and there’s no sexy stuff in them and if so it’s a fast forward button works pretty good lol
Mind your own business?! Smh. He should know better. 10 is to young.
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I caught mine looking at porn… stay humble. 
Unfortunately, even if you personally feel he is too young to be watching those kind of movies, you don’t have any control over what happens when he is at his dad’s house. You can only control what you do in your house.
I let my kids watch whatever I watch, and it’s not a scary movie at all 
10 is too young for rated R movies,
Some of these comments remember the rating system G, PG are okay for 10 year olds then it goes to PG-13 (parental guidance 13 years) and the Rated R for Restricted usually 17 and above .
It’s about being age appropriate. Also theatres used to check ID for rated R movies.
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I find it too young. But also depends on what the movie is and if nightmares etc happen after. You both sound super dramatic though.
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You should talk to your son about it. Ask if it was too scary for him or if he was okay with it…some kids like horror movies. I know some 8 year olds who love Chucky…I think it depends on your son
My son 4 amd watches them. He knows its all fake and that.
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Girl you need to chill seriously
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Your son said his time with his dad was good so I don’t see why you upset. If your son told you otherwise, then you might have an issue but he had a good time. You need to be thankful he had a good time with his dad!
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First you don’t really have question for your self. You have already decided it should not happen.
I had an issue with my first child’s father because he was pissed I allowed her to watch aviator movie. I personally did not think there was anything wrong with it.
She would see and sometimes watch as my 7 month old does too with me csi, ncis and others.
My daughter has watched scarey movies with me & her Dad.
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It all depends on just how R the R is. Some movies are very tame, others…wow. also depends on 10 yr Olds maturity level and personality. Some can’t take horror films, others can. Some kids that may have violent tendencies should stay the F away from ANY movie that has violence of any kind. Personally, I’d say no to any sex scenes or situations.
Dude. My kid got introduced to Chucky at 3. I was pissed. But now she absolutely loves horror movies. She is now 10 and we sit down and watch them together
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Unfortunately you can’t control what the other parent does and the courts will only take issue if it’s child endangerment with proof. Personally, my kids have watched some level of rated R since they were toddlers. Unless it was heavy sexual content, they watched what I watched. You will drive yourself crazy trying to control the other parent. in the end it will all be about your approach and communication with the other parent that will help support your idea of parenting and parenting goals.
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My 6 year old been watching them since day one some of yall be over protective
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It’s definitely too young but unfortunately you can’t control what he does with his dad during his time. Dad telling you it’s not your business is crazy though. Your child and what they do is definitely your business.
I know you’re a concerned Momma but when ur Son is on his Dads watch, let him make decisions without you interfering
Trust me, it won’t help any and will only cause arguments & friction between y’all
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Not a big deal. As long as he is not watching a Porno I think he will be fine. Live a little momma
Depends on the kid. I loved stuff like that when I was 10. At 9 years old, my friends were reading babysitters club and I was reading Stephen King.
You’ll sleep a lot better when you don’t try and manage what dad is doing. Ideally, it’s good if you can agree how to parent on all aspects but that’s not always possible.
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Mind your business. As long as your kid is mature enough and doesn’t want to not sleep in there own room because of it, I think you’re fine lol. My 6 year old loves everything horror and she is completely fine, no problems what so ever.
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So my oldest daughter is 10, and her father and I have been split up since before her first birthday.
When she was younger we had a really big problem with her watching R rated movies over at her father’s house.
I see everyone saying their kids watch horror movies, cool whatever, do you.
My issue was with the nudity and sexual content, that comes with a lot of R rated movies, and were in the ones she was watching with her dad and grandmother. I don’t think it was okay and no one can tell me that a 4/5 year old should be watching movies that had complete nudity and pretty intense sex scenes.
That’s gross to me to think it’s okay to watch that with your tiny child with you.
It was a big deal and led to giant arguments.
If it had just been scary movies, action movies, I would totally leave it alone unless my child was upset about it. But if sexual content was the reasoning for the R rating, I would have an issue with it.
I don’t agree to a 10 year old watching the conjouring! If he has nightmares call daddy to come over and tuck him back in until he falls asleep. That would most definitely stop dad from doing that again. Lol
My kids dad is a big horror fan…they’ve been watching them since they were born.
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I was raised on horror and I’m a huge horror fan 
so we’re my sisters. I think it depends on the child. My son doesn’t like horror so I don’t have him watch it but my daughter loved the episode of the walking dead she saw and she’s under 10…
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I duno it’s really up to u as a parent. I been watching horror movies since age 5
My 10 year old daughter LOVES the horror genre. We let her dive in slowly, and avoid any that have too much… sexual stuff, but outside of that she fully understands the art of scary story telling. I think its nothing to concern yourself with. Also… in some ways you have to let his Father raise a man.
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