I just watched this fictional movie about a psychopath child killer: we need to talk about Kevin. It's chilling and sobering and hits a little too close to home. I pray my son never becomes like this, but from what I know of him he is capable of it. I related to so much of what the parent was going through and what the child did. The continual defiance and drive to win against their parent by literally and fuguratively shi--ing all over them. And few can see what is really going on. In the movie, the father did not even see the child's psychosis. I'm just thankful my wife and I both see and are in agreement. I'm also thankful to have at least one doctor who also understands.

Our psychopath is back now after over a year of institutionalizations. They did treat him well, they gave him both a DS and iPod. We found over 20 pics on his DS of a television with scenes of someone shooting a gun or being shot. I know he has obsessions like this. It's chilling especially after watching that movie. Has anyone else seen the movie, what are your thoughts?

Hi DadofRad,

Thanks for sharing your opinion about the movie. For anyone interested it is available online. Here is a review: We Need to Talk about Kevin Movie Review

It sounds like your child did well but didn't they monitor what he was putting on the devices or is this since he has been home?

How many more years is he in your home?

Di

No it happened there. We do not allow him to watch violence (as much as possible). It's equally upsetting that they didn't monitor what he was doing with his DS and that they let him watch violent shows. Our parenting with him tends to be sheltering and isolating. Partly, this is to protect others from what he might do or has previously done. It is also to preserve what little innocence he has.

Warning about the movie, it is R and may be disturbing for some. For me it was an important reminder of where things can go if you are not diligent.

Hi, I don't know why but that seems odd to me that they would give him these items in the first place. It also strikes me as very odd that they weren't monitored, and I certainly share your concerns. Is it just me being suspicious? I don't know it just doesn't seem right, perhaps I am way off base. Do you have cameras in the house for monitoring? I am hoping that heartbroken will come along and have some information to. I know she brought up a very good point about the cameras, and that was to make sure they had sound.

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Di