Should there be a rule about kids watching Science Fiction

Geek Dad has a rule: His kids have to be 10 years old to watch Star Wars. Find out why by clicking the link below and share your thoughts on this. At what age should a child be allowed to watch science fiction shows? Aren't cartoons as violent and socially innappropriate as Star Wars? Tweet us a reply @thirstyfishinfo or leave a reply below!

clipped from www.wired.com My boys are 7 and 5 years old. They love to draw. Their latest drawing craze has to draw Star Wars scenarios. They draw stick figures with Darth Vader helmets, recreate a decent picture of R2-D2 and everyone is holding a light saber (yep, even R2-D2). You see, my boys have not seen any Star Wars, Episode IV – or otherwise. I wasn’t even aware they had so much knowledge until they started drawing. So, they don’t appreciate the significance of the light saber and haven’t got their heads around what a Jedi Knight is. Hence, everyone in their drawings has a light saber. I know it shouldn’t, but this really annoyed me and I felt like sitting them down to watch Episode IV: A New Hope and explain that R2-D2 can’t be drawn with a light saber and introduce them to the whole experience. I decided they are only 7 and 5 years-old and I’m not sure I’m that keen for them to know yet. That is why I’ve made THE RULE. clipped from www.wired.com THE RULE is that my boys won’t watch any Star Wars movie until they are 10 years-old.