Comments on: Seeing Peter Rabbit? Here’s What You Need to Know First

By: Nicole Black

Nicole Black — Mon, 07 May 2018 05:32:42 +0000

In reply to Maureen Allenza. I totally get it! I in no way was trying to tell people what to watch or not watch. I was simply asking parents who were taking their kids to have a conversation about the less empathetic scenes and how it is grossly inappropriate and extremely dangerous to bully anyone with their food allergies. I loved that Mr. McGregor's nephew had his epi-pens with him. We carry them always!

By: Maureen Allenza

Maureen Allenza — Sat, 05 May 2018 16:29:34 +0000

I saw Peter Rabbit twice and will see it every chance I can. I don’t have kids, but I do have severe allergies. I actually saw this in the completely opposite light. That it was a reminder to kids how important their epipens, inhalers, etc. are, and that it’s not uncommon or something to be ashamed of. I’ve had family members tell me I’m crazy that I take my epipen with me when I walk or sit outside. They laugh. They’re also not allergic to bees.

By: Nicole Black

Nicole Black — Wed, 07 Mar 2018 17:21:55 +0000

In reply to Trina. Trina, I respectfully disagree. When we know better, we need to do better. We survived secondhand smoke and lack seatbelt laws but by the grace of God. And while I try every day to let my kids enjoy their childhood and go outside to play, certain foods can literally kill my child. So while I wish I didn't have to be a helicopter parent and could chill out more, to keep him safe I have to pay more attention... And I really wasn't asking people to not see the movie. I asked people to have a conversation with their kids about bullying and the importance of food allergies. I watched the movie so I was better informed. My kids did not see it.

By: Trina

Trina — Wed, 07 Mar 2018 03:45:52 +0000

In reply to Nicole Black. Kids don't care. Only you do as an uptight helicopter mom.

By: Trina

Trina — Wed, 07 Mar 2018 03:44:26 +0000

I do not believe this scene is threatening or “harmful.” My nephews saw the movie and we let them watch the show Peter Rabbit on TV. Kids now days are so coddled and protected. They need to go through some hard times and just have fun because they are KIDS. I don’t think children honestly even care about that scene. They are just happy to see a little bunny wearing pants. Our society today tries to solve every problem in everyone’s life and that creates the infamous “helicopter parent.” Parents just need to chill out, drink some wine, and let their kids go play outside. When I was growing up, I drank from a hose, didn’t wear a seatbelt, and breathed in secondhand smoke. I am doing just fine. Also, if all you moms out there hated the movie so much, you didn’t have to watch it. There are a billion other “safe” and “harmless” movies out there for you. So all just chill out, and let’s enjoy this amazing life God has given us. Let kids be KIDS and not be uptight parents all the time.

By: Nicole Black

Nicole Black — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 07:17:57 +0000

In reply to Shana. Holy cow, you made me tear up. Such a sweet comment after a day of awful ones. I really can't tell you how much I appreciate your words and appreciation. It means so much to me.

By: Nicole Black

Nicole Black — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 07:16:07 +0000

In reply to Jane R. I personally agree with you on the boycott. I was instead asking for a conversation to educate and spread awareness and maybe some empathy. Hopefully, the conversations are starting.

By: Nicole Black

Nicole Black — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 07:13:34 +0000

In reply to Angie S.. Agreed! Continued education is so important!

By: Angie S.

Angie S. — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 03:24:28 +0000

The hard to read harsh comments online on this issue are further evidence of just how little the general public knows and understands about the subject of real life-threatening food allergies. The posters are oblivious to their ignorance. And all of it is proof of how much more education is needed.

By: Jane R

Jane R — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 23:02:17 +0000

Recently a bullied girl in NYC was hit by her attacker, in the face, with a pineapple smeared hand, after the bully learned the target was allergic to pineapple. Sadly, i don’t think boycotting will do enough (even though i won’t see it) because there will still be ones who do go to it anyway. I am shocked the movie creators even put this scene in…i saw this scene on a movie trailer a while back, and even though they didn’t show the farmers reaction, or explain he was allergic to blackberries, i knew from the nasty expressions on the rabbits faces, i wouldn’t be seeing it, nor would my 4 3/4 year old granddaughter. I commented to one of my adult sons, that it seemed awfully violent for a childs movie…how old are these movie creators? 12?