| Overall: | C+ |
|---|---|
| Violence: | B |
| Sexual Content: | B+ |
| Language: | A- |
| Drugs/Alcohol: | A |
| Run Time: | 94 |
| Theater Release: | |
| Video Release: | 17 Dec 2012 |
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After watching a movie with your children or students, we encourage parents and teachers to look for education opportunities to teach with movies. Here are a few discussion topics that can help with lesson plans or teaching in the home.
These movies are based on the writings of Jeff Kinney.
Greg’s mother wants her husband to be the kind of father to his children that he never had. How difficult is it to change from the parenting style you saw modeled as a child? Does Greg’s dad have a real relationship with any of his children? Why does the father/son relationship with Roderick seem to be ignored? What is the one common interest that Greg and his father share?
Who faces peer pressure in this story? Is it as difficult for adults to deal with as it is for teens? How does the Heffley family differ from their neighbors the Warrens? Which family is your’s most like?
What would have been realistic consequences for Greg to face for his actions?
What would be your perfect way to spend the summer? What are your favorite activities to engage in?
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About the Reviewer: Donna Gustafson
Donna Gustafson has been involved with her husband Rod's work since the
beginning. Handling many of the behind-the-scenes tasks, she also creates
preview pages for up-coming movies, acts as managing editor and occasionally writes reviews.
