Top ten reasons why an adult has to accompany a child into an R-rated movie.

10. To make sure the child doesn’t sneak into a G-rated movie.

9. It’s a form of public shaming for the adult.

8. So they can both be embarrassed.

7. To increase ticket sales.

6. To encourage quality "together time".

5. Because it’s cheaper than a brothel.

4. It’s the Motion Picture Association of America’s gift to pedophiles.

3. So the adult can explain the finer points of what they saw to the child.

2. So the child can explain the finer points of what they saw to the adult.

1. Because after the cow is out of the barn, it’s not too late to close the barn door.