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  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Unpredictable braces wreak havoc; kids will enjoy

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Braceface

Parents need to know that, content-wise, there isn't anything in this show for them to worry about. It's an entertaining, if somewhat bland, cartoon about a 14-year-old starting high school and trying to fit in. Traditional issues of adolescence are highlighted, including dating, high school culture, responsibility, and, of course, braces.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about Sharon's experiences and the consequences of her behavior. How do your kids feel about braces -- do they dread having/needing them? Are Sharon's experiences humorous?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in South Carolina
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 2.0

    Braceface

    Sexual Content (Not an Issue): Some kissing and flirting. Violence (Not an Issue): Some slapstick-style humor. Language (Not an Issue): Occasional usage of "Oh my God". Social Behavior (Not an Issue): None. Commercialism (Not an Issue): None. Drug/Alcohol/Tobacco (Not an Issue): None.

  2. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Kansas
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0

    Worth Getting Up Early For

    braceface is cool

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 8
    Lives in Kansas
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 2.0

    Worth Getting Up Early For

    mome

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  5. Adult Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 4.0

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