Watching shows about other ages?

[amldaley]

Just curious....

My mom is here visiting and criticized that I had "iCarly" on TV. She said, "I didn't know you liked that kind of thing. It is a show for kids." I had it on b/c it is a "safer" show and I could not stand any more Nick Jr after listening to Toddler Tunes in the car every day. And it takes place in Seattle, so I get my hometown fix. And it is cute.

Another day she critized that I was watching the movie, "Somethings Gotta Give" because it is about older people and I could not POSSIBLY understand what the characters are experiencing. I think it is a great movie, I love the kicthen in it, it is funny as heck. I love Dianne Keaton, I love Nancy Meyers movies.

It just seems to me that I enjoy a broader range of film and TV. For years, I planned on being a film student. I love the nature of story telling.

Is it just me? I like all sorts of shows and movies. i don't have to watch something just b/c the characters are my age or my stage in life.

Does anyone else enjoy stories of all ages or do you prefer only watching what you can immediately identify with?

[ellies mom]

I enjoy stories for all ages too. Sometimes they are better written than stories "for my age".

Actually iCarly is on right now. I like it for the reasons you mentioned.

[pinkmomagain]

I am just like you. I'd like to think that we are in the majority, and your mom is in the minority on this issue.

[Puddy73]

You are not alone! I'd hate to be limited to "middle aged" programming. I'll out myself as being a faithful viewer of both "Teen Mom" on MTV and Golden Girls reruns!

[dhano923]

If I only watched things that pertained to my age, I'd lead a very sheltered life. I watch everything -- comedies, drama, Hannah Montana, Top Chef, and even a Golden Girls rerun once in a while. Gives me the ability to relate and learn about others.