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Building Green

(Rated TV-G, Reality TV, Starring Kevin Contreras, Where to watch: PBS)

  • 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

    Earth-friendly construction from the ground up.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Educates viewers about healthier alternatives to common building techniques and explains how small changes like using recycled materials and incorporating natural energy can help the earth.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.

  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Consultants (builders, landscapers, architects) get some publicity for their work, as do the stores and suppliers that provide the building materials. Show sponsors like the Sierra Club and the Environmental Defense Center are also mentioned.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Building Green

Parents need to know that this building show is squarely targeted at the most environmentally minded viewers; it's so firm in its stance against "toxic" construction practices that it may have you second-guessing that fresh coat of paint you've been thinking about. But guilt over your home's structure aside, there's not really any iffy content to object to, and you'll probably learn a lot about the environmental impact of waste and material misuse -- as well as get some ideas for making your home/remodeling projects "greener."

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  • Families can talk about environmentalism. What makes someone an environmentalist? What is the media's role in spreading environmental messages? What point(s) is this series trying to make? What do you think producers want the show to accomplish? Families can also discuss our own role in ensuring the planet's healthy future. Do you think the world population on the whole is compelled to make changes? How can we each make small changes in our own lives that will help? Do TV programs like this one inspire you to change your ways? Why or why not?
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