Is spud age appropriate?

Spud is a coming of age comedy which is likely to entertain older adolescents and adults. There are scenes that may disturb younger viewers and parents may be concerned about the violence, particularly bullying, the sexual references and coarse language in the film.

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What did the boys do to Spud at the bathroom?

They flush the toilet, which leaves Gecko coughing and spluttering. Some boys pick up Spud and carry him to the toilets where they pin him down, pull down his pants and smear shoe polish over his genitals.

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How old is Spud in Spud?

In 1990s South Africa, fourteen-year-old John Milton (Troye Sivan) spends his first year at an elite boarding school for boys. When John arrives for the first time at the school, he gets nicknamed "Spud" by the other boys because he has yet to experience puberty.

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Is Life of Pi suitable for an 8 year old?

You should be aware that it does have emotionally upsetting themes and some scary and disturbing scenes. For this reason, it isn't recommended for children under 12, and parental guidance is strongly recommended for younger teenagers.

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What does Spud stand for?

Noun. spud (plural spuds) (informal) A potato. [

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Is Sherlock Holmes appropriate for 9 year olds?

Sherlock Holmes is rated PG-13 by the MPAA for intense sequences of violence and action, some startling images and a scene of suggestive material. Violence will be the greatest issue in deciding if this movie is appropriate for older teens.

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Can a 9 year old watch Sherlock?

The acting is amazing by the two leads and you end up really liking characters Sherlock and Watson. The storylines are nostalgic staying true to the tone of the classic Conan Arthur Doyle tales but in modern London. There's plenty of clever British humor. I would say this is appropriate for tweens and teens.

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What should my 8 year old be playing with?

Enjoy large-muscle activities like jump rope, bike riding, roller blading, ball games and hopscotch. Also enjoy fine motor activities like drawing, braiding, cutting, jigsaw puzzles, weaving, wood work and simple sewing. Make use of reading, writing and simple math in games and toys. Enjoy nature and simple science.

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Why is Spud called Spud?

And why do we call a potato a spud? The spud was a “sharp, narrow spade” used to dig up large rooted plants, especially potatoes. Around the mid 19th century the word changed from the tool you used to dig, to the potato you dug up. It caught on wherever English was spoken as a slang term and remains that to this day.

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Why is he called Spud?

Characters. The Crazy Eight consists of the eight boys in Spud's year and house at school. John 'Spud' Milton - (nicknamed “Spud” by his housemates because he is a Late bloomer). The protagonist.

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Is Spud a true story?

Although the books are not an autobiography, Spud Milton does have John's soul and sense of wonder.

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How old is Spud in spud 2?

Approaching the ripe old age of fifteen and still no signs of the much anticipated ball-drop, Spud is coming to terms with the fact that he may well be a freak of nature.

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How old is Spud in Spud 3?

Sixteen-year-old Spud Milton (Troye Sivan) is hoping for a smooth ride as he returns to boarding school, but he discovers that his vindictive arch enemy is back to taunt him.

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What do they do to Spud on his birthday?

That was only the beginning of Spud's troubles. As a school tradition, on every pupil's birthday, his dorm mates give him a nasty surprise. On Boggo's birthday the Crazy Eight gave him a hogwash (they stuck his head in a toilet, and flushed it).

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Why is Sherlock rated 18?

Sexual innuendo and references to sexual activity, including infidelity, but no visible sexual acts.

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What age rating is Stranger things?

Netflix additionally noted, “In some countries, we may also show season-level ratings. Those ratings may differ from the show's overall rating or mature content themes.” “Stranger Things” is one of few Netflix Original Series that is TV-14. Movie Guide reports that 61% of its series are rated as TV-MA.

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Is Sherlock Holmes books appropriate for 12 year olds?

The original Sherlock Holmes stories and novels are appropriate for kids in about grades 4 and up. The reading level of the books is approximately a guided reading level of Z and a Lexile level of 1080L, although the level varies from story to story.

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Is there any bad scenes in Sherlock Holmes?

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There are also some fairly gory crime scenes (including shots of dead bodies, one with a few wriggling maggots), a brief scene of a naked (aside from a strategically placed pillow) Holmes handcuffed to a bed, references to the dark rituals of occult secret societies, smoking, and drinking.

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What age group is Sherlock for?

Answer and Explanation: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes stories are appropriate for readers 12 and older. The character Sherlock Holmes was first written about in Doyle's first novel A Study in Scarlett, but the first story in the compilation of short stories featuring Sherlock Holmes was published in 1892.

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Why is Sherlock Holmes 2 Rated PG-13?

Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows is rated PG-13 by the MPAA for intense sequences of violence and action, and some drug material.

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Is spud an Australian word?

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And like many Aussie things, this word was recorded earliest in New Zealand. But it is known to have been used in Australia from at least the 1890s. This 1905 poem from Norman Lindsay is one of the earlier uses of the word spud.

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Is spud a boy or girl?

Spud is a masculine name with many different origins and meanings.

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What is a spud in Australia?

spuds1. 1. dirty behind the ears: His ears have spuds in them. 2. Used as singular as a nickname for the person with "spuds".

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