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All in the Family
(Rated TV-PG, Comedy, Starring Rob Reiner, Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Where to watch: TV Land, Syndicated, DVD)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 10, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 12. -
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Common Sense says
Landmark '70s sitcom lightens bias with humor.
updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 12–14
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What Parents Need to Know
About All in the Family
Parents need to know that this landmark sitcom features a main character who is racist and homophobic -- and was recognized as such even when the show initially aired in the '70s. Archie's bigotry is used to highlight serious social topics like rape, breast cancer, and homosexuality in a humorous, thoughtful, ultimately positive way. Racially charged language (like the n-word) is sometimes used. In one episode, a guest character is killed by an explosion in the distance.
Read our full review by Sierra Filucci
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about race and prejudice. How have discussions of race changed since this show began? How are they the same? What kinds of racial divisions do kids notice in their school? Have kids ever heard someone use a racial epithet? What do kids think about Archie's bigotry? Is this a racist show? Is it the media's job to bring attention to issues like prejudice? How do today's media tackle these topics?
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Lives in New YorkI rate this title on for age 13 and give it- Lives in MontanaI rate this title on for age 11 and give it
it FUNNY. but shouldn't be shown to kids under The age of 11
- Lives in MontanaI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
it funny
this show is funny while it can be sad at the sme time but it is the best show to ever be on television
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