I wouldn’t have taken my kids at 11 and I’m not taking them at 14. Take them kayaking.

Let him watch and when he ask then you explain accordingly. If he doesn't ask then no harm no foul

I took my kid who is 11. I see no point in hiding the world.

The first blatantly sexual film I saw with my dad was Porky's. My parents started allowing me to go to R rated movies with their accompaniment at the age of 13, and prior to seeing Porky's my dad and I went to see Private Benjiman and Stripes. Needless to say, both are considerably more tame in the T & A category than Porky's.

Being a small town catholic school kid, Porky's was quite a shock. Especially seeing it with my dad. Quite honestly, I was far more uncomfortable than my dad was with the proceedings. He was laughing his ass off. I was squirming in my seat a bit.

So I guess it all depends on a couple of things:

1. Do you feel as though your kids are mature enough to handle the sexual content in Deadpool and to separate reality from the fiction being portrayed on the screen?
2. Do you think your kids would even be comfortable watching such content in your presence?

Your call!

11yrs old and Rated R. Really? How is that even a question?
NOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!

Why expose your kid to such mature content? There are a ton other movies that would be more appropriate for an 11 year old.

No way. It's fine to say they will learn about sex and violence anyway but I see no need to personally usher it in. Deadpool is one of my favorite movies because it crosses all sorts of lines in wonderfully creative ways and I won't let my kids (15, 12, 8) have a look at it, or anything else R rated, until they hit 17.

Ummmm it depends on you and your child.

It’s very violent. But also very funny. There will be gags you will be howling with laughter that your kid won’t get.

I’d suggest a solo watch first then decide.

I allowed my 12 year old to watch because he loves the marvel movies and I’ll be honest, I watched Ailen and The Thing at his age so I was ok with it.

But only because it’s humourous

So, my mother took my brother and me to see a Richard Pryor special once. We left in the middle of it because he was sort of demonstrating maturbating. Honestly, the sex stuff went way over my head.

That being said, I would not take my 11 year old to see it. I don't like the idea of sexualizing children too early, and by that, I mean exposing them to sex not having sex with them. And I don't like it because of my own experience. I think it's too much for them.

But like another poster said, you know your kid best. How comfortable has he been seeing sexual references or situations in the past? If he's unphased, could be fine. But I'd suggest googling it and reading the advice of someone with actual child development training. I'm just some random internet idiot with an opinion. There is actually a lot of useful information out there from professionals.

I watched the first Deadpool with my 9 year old daughter. She was way more uncomfortable with the sexual elements than I was, which I found completely hilarious. It's a comedy, not a porno. The violence is slapstick, like a cartoon. Deadpool 2 is more slapstick/juvenile humor and less frank sex than the first. From my own experience as a child (in the 80's) and from listening attentively to my own children, I don't think there's anything in that movie that isn't discussed among kids that age anyway. I prefer to have a connection to those conversations with my kids. I wouldn't recommend that every parent let their kid watch it. For many, it may cause problems. And it's certainly trash entertainment. In my family, Deadpool doesn't disturb anything. I don't assume that would be true for anyone else. Just be aware that Deadpool (or something similar) will be discussed among your daughter's peers whether she sees it or not. Your guidance in that area is helpful no matter what decision you make about seeing a movie.

I would not let an 11 year old watch it, but that is my personal belief

Considering how common it is, and apparently practised more by hetero couples than male homo ones, I’d say it’s nothing to get hung up about. It is a deeply ingrained taboo amongst many though, seemingly mostly christians and jews, or those who for whatever reason still carry that particular bit of baggage. I would be careful though about how sex of any kind is portrayed in a film or any other media, if it’s being shown to someone who is still too immature to make decisions for themselves.

Lmao...do you think he'll eventually learn about it? Don't be your father...he'll love the movie for different reasons. Just let him enjoy the movie from his perspective.....

There's nothing in it I wouldn't feel comfortable talking to a child about sexually. The violence is disturbing.

Depends on the 11 year old. Some are ready - others are not. You know your child, so trust your gut.

I agree with @BookDeath, even down to not having seen Deadpool yet (so there's two of us in the universe). I was pretty open with my daughter about sexuality at a very young age, and answered any questions she had without going on about it. Violence, however, was another matter and it often disturbed her so we just turned it off.

I'm not sure if the above answers your question but, if you were looking specifically in regard to anal sex, then no, it's no worse than hetero sex because it IS hetero sex. So if that's your line in the sand, then you're good.

I wouldn't let my 12yr old watch it. It's certification is 15yrs.

I loved Deadpool but the sexual component didn't bother me that much, other than the strip club and the implied message that women can be physically bought or at least rented, but the violence is over the top. I think that would be hard for a child to understand even if they're used to it from video games. Not trying to be 'preachy' but I don't envy you making these kinds of choices for your children. Good luck.

I am taking my 11 year old. It just depends on the individual maturity of your child. He watched the first one, he plays Grand Theft Auto, and other shooting games, loves South Park, and is in the gifted program at school, with zero behavioral problems. I let him watch what he wants, he is going to learn about it sooner or later, I would rather him be the cool kid that knows stuff, than the isolated dork that I was in school. I didn't even now women had nipples until I was twelve!!! I didn't know what a penis was until a girl in kindergarten told me what it was!!!

Also maybe watch it yourself and gauge from there.

Think of it as Pulp Fiction crossed with Ted for a superhero. That's Deadpool. If you're ok with all the cursing and killing, then go for it. You know your kid. If they are mature enough to know the difference between reality and a movie, and can handle seeing violence, then you would know better than us.

Children are already exposed to too much adult crap too soon.

11 years old. Is she asking about sexual stuff?

I don't like it.

It's all about how comfortable you feel. Personally I would say hell yes, the film is funny and does have some playground sexual references, at least you'll be on hand to act as a source of information, not that he'll want it, he think's that he knows already, but it will also be a laugh out loud bonding experience.

Its a fun movie. Its better the kids learn sex stuff from you then in the school yard where a lot of there info is not always correct. And it will be talked about in the school yard.