Frankly, parenting always is time consuming. So if you don't have the time to do it, then don't have children.
With resources like the internet and IMDB.com it is easy enough though. You don't need ratings to tell you what to do. If you have children and they want to see a movie, type the title in a search box, press Enter and see what sort of movie it is. Then make up your mind.
Or better yet, watch the movie together with them, so you can discuss it with them during or after the show.
Átame, in my opinion, could be used as a good educational movie to see with teenagers of 12-13 years and up. Assuming that they are not still in the dark about all matters of sexuality, in other words, they have not missed out on a correct sexual education. While watching you can make the point that although the movie treats the subject in a funny and lighthearted way, this is clearly NOT the proper way to pursue a romantic and/or sexual relationship with someone. Also don't forget to counter this movie with movies that give better examples.
If Átame were a much darker movie, meaning more violent/grim/explicit, then I would not show it to young teenagers. But as it is, I think they should be able to handle (and enjoy/giggle about) the light sexuality in this movie. While still seeing that something is wrong in how the hapless characters act.
The scuba diver scene that caused such an uproar is just endearingly cute, it is completely harmless for all ages. Especially compared to some other sh!t that they will probably encounter on the web nowadays. Which would have me more worried really.
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