mild swear words but lots of kids 8 and older know not to use these worse, some teams aren't good role models but most work well together and forgive each other for their mistakes, I love this show as a traveler!
The Amazing Race
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Is it age appropriate?
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Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Stress + competition = not for all kids.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 11–13
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of The Amazing Race was written by Pam Gelman
Parents need to know that this fast-paced reality show gives viewers a taste of both the positive and negative consequences of competition. In the heat of the moment, participants can either be supportive or downright callous to their partners. Competitors frequently speak about others behind their back ("I'd like to get in her pants." "They're probably off smoking pot.") and give them nicknames with derogatory or stereotypical undertones ("The Gay Guys," "The Frosties," "The Fratboys"). That said, the show does give viewers a look at beautiful, exotic places all over the world.
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- Families can talk about the participants' behavior. Does a competitor have a moral obligation to help another struggling team, or is it okay to leave them floundering? Who in this competition seems to be balancing a healthy competitive spirit with good, sportsmanlike behavior? For fun, you can also talk about travel -- where would you go if you could go anywhere in the world? Are there any places featured on the show that you wouldn't want to visit? Why not?
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What’s the Story?
From producer Jerry Bruckheimer, the wildly popular THE AMAZING RACE combines the thrill of competition with the excitement of travel. Eleven teams, usually pairs, dash all over the globe, performing tasks of physical and mental skills and aiming ultimately for the $1 million prize. Hosted and narrated by Phil Keoghan, each week's episode of The Amazing Race takes the viewer on a tour of the challenges and success stories that competitors face each week. Typically, the competitors are young, strong, attractive pairs, either romantic couples, siblings, or best friends. A sprinkling of other demographics is also represented: older couples, men and women of color, gay couples, mother/daughter teams, and pairs who, on the surface, seem less athletic.
Is It Any Good?
The harsh dialogue and lack of support between some of these team members can be quite difficult to watch. Clearly, some folks tolerate stress better than others, but it's hard not to wonder how much of this drama is real -- and how much is part of the show. Parents have to ask themselves whether the kid viewers in their household can make that distinction.
Is this an okay show for kids? It depends. For older tweens and teens who are naturally competitive or have a taste for world travel, yes. But kids need a certain level of maturity to be able to understand the drama within this competition. Parents need to be available to filter, discuss, and answer questions about the participants' competitive behavior.
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I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
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- Good role models
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I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
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- Good role models
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I lvoe this show! Please watch it!
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I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
Great show!
This is the best game show I have ever watched, though it can sometimes get rough. The comepetators like Margie/Luke and Kisha/Jen (Amazing Race 14) called each other swear words. They even sometimes kicked or made violent moves to each other! Besides that I loved it.
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I rate this title pause for age 6 and give it
Our Weekly Family Show
We love this show. My 6 and 8 year olds look forward to it every week. They enjoy learning about the different countries and traditions from those countries. One week, after watching team members struggle with the heat in Thailand, my 6 year old walked around saying, "It is so hot, I feel like I'm in Phuket." I didn't even know that Phuket existed until I was an adult. I will say that this is not a show we let our kids watch independently as there is some squabbling and bickering between players. However, we will stop the show and explain to our girls what is happening and we will use these moments as teaching opportunities to explain to our kids how the contestants could have handled the situations better.
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I rate this title pause for age 0 and give it
Great Show - but tricky for child appropriateness
For a reality show, probably one of the least objectionable for child content. Some usually minor language, minimal physical violence, and minimal sexual content. The worst part is the verbal abuse between members of the teams or between the actual teams. Some contestents are very verbally abusive. Also of note, with each season, the verbal abuse / language / sexual content / product placement seems to get a little worse or more graphic due to casting or editing. For kid appropriateness, this is hit and miss .... some episodes are very clean, while others are a little more concerning.
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