Should 5 year-old kids be watching Star Wars??

[garybeck]

My 5 year old kid just came home from Kindergarten all upset because two of the boys in his class are all into Star Wars and he doesn't even know what it is. This really bothers me. I shouldn't have to expose my kids to violence that is not intended for such young ages, just because some of the other parents think it appropriate. Now my kid wants to know what it is, why he can't watch it...

WTF? It's no wonder we have a generation of young people who are addicted to tv, guns, violence, video games, ...

I realize Star Wars is not a super violent movie, but it's filled with guns, shooting, and things that my son just isn't ready for, nor should he be. I'm upset this is being shoved down my throat. I realize that I'm a little more protective and sheltering than the average parent but I think this is a little overboard. Aren't there enough great family/kids movies to fill a kindergartener's viewing time, that we can save Star Wars until they're 9 or 10? Some of the Star Wars episodes are PG-13, and for good reason! Kids this age should be watching movies that teach them about friendship and caring, not how to fight the evil empire with guns and swords. This is nuts! What's next?