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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Polly Hudson

My 11-year-old son and I like a lot of the same films and songs. Am I doing parenthood wrong?

‘The traditional role of the parent here is to be terminally uncool and not get it.’
‘The traditional role of the parent here is to be terminally uncool and not get it.’ Photograph: Carlos Barquero/Getty Images

Some things you know without being told. Kids reached peak summer holiday boredom last week – on 12 August to be precise – according to a survey. If you’re a parent you may have laughed hollowly there, in the unlikely event you still have enough energy.

Exhausted and bankrupt after standing in endless queues for more wholesome activities, we’ve started Cinema Club, which is totally different from just watching a film on the sofa, in ways I’ll explain, er, later. I was excited to share a particular childhood favourite of mine with my son, who turned 11 a fortnight ago, although this can be a risky business (ooh, is he too young to watch Risky Business?).

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