Q
Is it considered normal or OK for a four-year-old to love to watch alien movies and "Godzilla-type" shows?
A
I do not consider it appropriate developmentally for a four-year-old to be watching alien-type horror/suspense movies or "Godzilla-type" shows. Kids at this stage and age are not able to distinguish fully between fantasy and reality. There is no reason for them to be exposed to the frightening images and content of movies and TV shows such as these. Kids have enough natural fears and anxieties to contend with during their preschool years without having to deal with the worries, confusion and fears that these shows conjure up. All his TV viewing (which I hope is minimal) should be carefully monitored and preferably accompanied by an adult's presence.