Posted by Sherman Toh
Social Media Manager
Social Media Manager
Do you feel that the films you are allowed to watch are too controlled especially if you are underage? Censorship is something that affects everyone except people who are of 21 and above. So the government thinks that you must be 21 to watch all the movies? Do you know at the age of 16 you are expected to hold a rifle and go to war? And in most countries you can drive a car, which is not possible in Singapore unless you are 18. And after all that you’re saying that you can’t watch an R21 movie? How ironic.
There’s been a debate between the younger and older Singaporeans. The younger ones thinks that censorship should not be too strict but the older ones beg to differ. They feel that it is to protect public interest and to also prevent the underage from being exposed to explicit content.
However, censorship is not all that bad, it also does some help too. Here are some advantages/disadvantages about it.
For younger children (PG13/NC16)
Advantages of Censorship
Disadvantages of Censorship
After reading about my blog post, is censorship really essential? What do you think about it? Comment below and tell me your opinion!
There’s been a debate between the younger and older Singaporeans. The younger ones thinks that censorship should not be too strict but the older ones beg to differ. They feel that it is to protect public interest and to also prevent the underage from being exposed to explicit content.
However, censorship is not all that bad, it also does some help too. Here are some advantages/disadvantages about it.
For younger children (PG13/NC16)
Advantages of Censorship
- Will not be exposed to any content that are deemed as unsuitable (As they may lead to…)
- Lasting impression (mature content ,be it sex, violence, vulgarities)
- Piques curiosity and lead them to find out more
- Sharing with friends about the mature content he/she finds out
- Prevents materials that may affect social and political landscape of our country (Religious/Explicit content)
- Parents can take this chance to educate their children about sensitive issues
Disadvantages of Censorship
- The things that they are allowed to watch are very controlled
- Just delaying the time where the young ones find out about such content
- Not allowed to see for themselves, instead they are being taught about it
- Lesser variety of movies
After reading about my blog post, is censorship really essential? What do you think about it? Comment below and tell me your opinion!