Parents need to know that this sitcom is iffy for kids under 15 because of the frequent innuendo and implied sexual activity and drug use. Most of the teens are sexually active, and smoking pot in the basement is a regular occurrence.
Positive messages:Overall the show promotes the importance of friends and family -- even if those friends and family members frequently bicker with each other or make mistakes. That said, the show also presents pot smoking as a normal activity and doesn't bat an eye at teen sex.
Positive role models:Other than exchange student Fez (who's pretty stereotyped), characters of color
apparently don't populate the 1970s Wisconsin suburbs -- which may be
accurate, but it's noticeable to the discerning eye. Female characters
can be portrayed as objects or as vapid -- especially Kitty, the mom --
but they can also provide wisdom.
Sex:The characters think and talk about sex a lot. Not too much is shown, but much is alluded to. Donna and Eric eventually have a lot of sex, and Kelso in particular is a very active teenage male.
Language:Mr. Forman curses quite a bit, using words like "damn," "hell," and "son-of-a-bitch."
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:"Mysterious" smoke clouds appear in the basement, and it's clear that the kids are smoking pot. Dad Red drinks beer regularly.
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Oh... my... God...
Is this site RAN by overprotective parents?! I swear to God it is.
I watch this show every single day and I can't get enough of it.
It's HILARIOUS.
Toughen up, open your eyes to the real world. Are you seriously trying to shun us from what's out there? Get used to it, you really need to.
The whole 15+ thing makes me want to scream with rage. That's ridiculous.
Drugs, sex, and cussing. This show follows a group of friends and their parents in a small suburb town in Wisconsin. I'm pretty sure they're smoking pot in almost every episode, someone is always having sex, and there is definitely a lot of cussing.
I am very mature for my age and know what is right and what is wrong, I have commen sense and I'll be going into 7th grade this year still 11. I can handle most these shows that are iffy or off for me, including this show. Over all pretty good show
I didn't start watching this til i was 13 and i so wish i watched it sooner! its hilarious and i love fez. but i wouldn't recommend it for kids like 11 and under too much sex and drinking/getting high
Really bad at times, but they have good intentions
Here is my point of view about this show. All thought it may be very funny, there are quite a lot of situations that are bad in this TV show. For example Hyde marries a show girl, all of the group have lost there virginity by the end of the show, in one episode they try to throw a party to celebrate Hyde's marriage and pay show girls to come over. Red says fowl words a few times an episode. In one episode they paint a pot plant on the water tower. They laugh when each other get hurt. There is teen drinking. This is a show for 14+ because they can relate.
This has been my favorite show since I was 11. I was mature at 11, too. I knew what sex was, as well as drugs, and that they are both bad for teenagers and children (and that drugs were bad no matter what). If you have mature kids, this show will be fine for them.
This show is really funny, one of the few good shows that I like too. The kids are stereotypes for sure, but you know people are stereotyped in every show. The jokes sometimes go to a highly innuendo level but I know that I wouldn't have understood it till I became a teenager. It could just very well be my favorite show.
This show is amazing. And it does seem like this site is ran by an overprotective parent. Yes, there's alot of sex talk, not too much swearing. It's really, a funny show, but younger kids (10 and under) might not understand some of the humor.
It's my favorite tv show ever. The characters are absolutely hilarious and the plot line is great. Nothing kids can't handle and I'm sure by the time that they are 11 they have heard the language and dialog mentioned in the show.
I am not saying it's okay for kids. It's iffy for tweens though. Although the language is mild, it can be questionable. The most they say about sex is " I did it." Sometimes Hyde makes " special" brownies. ( They clearly contain pot.) Adults smoke, in one episode they found a ceg of beer ( they were all under the age of 21.) I don't thinks its iffy for teens. It's fine for ages 10-12 to watch.
Hilarious one of the the best shows ever although there is sex talk, bad words and POT the biggie it is no big deal I am 13 years old I love the show but some parents think it is a bad influence but just because you watch it does not mean kids would actually do that.
All I can say is WOW! I have been watching this show since I was 11, and it is still my favorite! Although, when I first started watching it I didn't get all the jokes and innuendos, now I do.
I love this show! It's great! It's real nostalgic for people who grew up in the 70's. The show has stereotypes, but mos of them are funny: Like the housewife and the tough father. The actors are great, they do smoke pot a lot, but hello-- It's the 70's. And a lot they get in trouble for it. Great show for 12 and up.
I've been watching this show since middle school and I love it! And I've actually remained a decent kid who tries her best to do what's right. Then again, I'm more mature than some of my classmates. I can take this show and realize the drug use and free love was shown because of the times, not because it's a cool thing to do. It's why we now look back on the seventies like, "what were we thinking?" At the same time, it relates to relevent teen issues present today, like prom, hanging out with friends, and dealing with parents. However, only teens should watch.