Mark’s Down On Your Syntax said:

Abrams was interviewed by Empire magazine a little while after his announcement as director. They asked him which versions he showed to his children, he replied something along the lines of, “The original theatricals, that’s very important.”

I’ve tried to find the issue with the interview (both in my flat and online!) but I can’t so you’ll have to take my word for it!!

Question is…did he know of the despecialized editions or did he have to resort to the GOUT DVD’s. Yay for Abrams though! It’s awesome he showed his kids the theatrical