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David Beckham's Soccer USA

(Rated NR, Reality TV, Starring Tim Lovejoy, David Beckham, Where to watch: Fox Soccer Channel, Online)
  • 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

    Beckham bends it, American style.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Featured players hail from many different countries and are of various racial and ethnic heritage. All are male.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Some rough play on the field at times, but it's always shown within the context of the match.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    The series is a promotional vehicle for Beckham, as well as for American MLS. Various MLS clubs, as well as teams from the United Kingdom, Brazil, and other countries are featured.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About David Beckham's Soccer USA

Parents need to know that this sports magazine show revolves around one of England's (and now America's) tabloid staples -- soccer star David Beckham. Older tweens and teens may have heard about Beckham's off-the-field antics with his equally notorious wife, Victoria (aka "Posh Spice"). While some of the show's interviews with Beckham focus more on that side of his life than his ability on the field, overall it's a straightforward, sports-centric series that can be enjoyed by soccer fans of all ages.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about why this show is on the air -- is it because Beckham is so good at soccer or because he's such a big star? Or both? Can athletes become too famous? Is their ability to perform impacted by their celebrity status? How? What other athletes can you think of who are known more for their name than their athletic ability? Families can also discuss the work and commitment it takes for athletes to achieve elite status in competitive sports. What does it take to make it to the top?

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