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Carpoolers

(Rated TV-PG, Comedy, Starring Jerry O'Connell, Fred Goss, Jerry Minor, Where to watch: ABC)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 14.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Some sexual humor, but quirky comedy mostly OK.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–18

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Most characters are exaggerated versions of well-intentioned regular folks. One character is going through a bitter divorce and sometimes acts rude. A bit of gender-role stereotyping.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Gag violence, such as a rival carpool knocking over a man with its car -- no injuries.
  • Sex:

    Discussion of sex, sexual problems, and sexual activity, usually as they relate to marriage and usually in pretty mild terms. Topics include virginity and sexual positions. Some sexual innuendo, also rather mild. Brief scenes of married couples kissing or sitting in bed together. One character has a habit of not wearing pants.
  • Language:

    Occasional use of words like "ass" and "hell."
  • Consumerism:

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

    Some social drinking.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Carpoolers

Parents need to know that this quirky sitcom revolves around the adult characters' relationship issues, including marital strife. Jokes about virginity, sexual positions, and divorce are common. Sexual innuendo, while on the mild side, is also pretty frequent. There's occasional profanity, like "hell" or "ass," and some social drinking. Expect a bit of stereotyping in male and female roles, but also some nuance when it comes to gender.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how the media tends to portray male friendship. Do you think this show offers an accurate representation? How are males' and females' idea of what happens when the opposite sex is alone with their friends different? What stereotypes go into those assumptions?

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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 11
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    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 0.0

  2. Adult Reviewer
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    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 0.0

    Not funny

    Anything with sexual content however slight is inappropriate for our children to view, look at this society. It is becoming no children allowed. This is more of the same.

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