When children are between 10 and 12 years old, they start to look differently at the world around them. Still, children around this age are more easily affected by content than teenagers. This age category takes that into account.
What happens at this age?
- Children start to see how things are interconnected.
- They can understand more complex types of humor (like sarcasm).
- They have general knowledge of the world around them, and can add to that knowledge.
- ‘Real’ emotions and relationships become more important. Good acting, recognisable situations, emotions and social lessions in films and TV series become more important.
- They’re able to put fears into perspective, for example by thinking about them, by analyzing dangers or by distancing themselves.
What type of content can be harmful?
- Intense images of violence
- Productions in which humans or animals suffer, or in which they are very frightened.
- Bloody injuries or bodies.
- Alcohol, drugs, discrimination or sex. Because children this age don’t have a lot of experience with these elements, they’re not yet able to put them into perspective. Depictions of these elements may also influence their behaviour.
Productions with a 12 years rating
Images: Header Jujutsu Kaisen 0: The Movie (Periscoop Film), screenshot Spider-Man: No Way Home (Disney)
