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Driving Force

(Rated TV-PG, Reality TV, Starring John Force, Ashley Force, Courtney Force, Where to watch: A&E)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 15; suggested age 14.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    High-speed reality show is OK for teen car lovers.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–15

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    It's fun to win, but it's also OK to mess up once in a while.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Some car crashes within the racing context.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Moderate: "pain in my ass," "pissed," "God damn it," "bitch," etc. "S--t" is bleeped out.
  • Consumerism:

    Some of the cars are sponsored by corporations, but it's relatively unobtrusive.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Social drinking.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Driving Force

Parents need to know that John Force and his wife Laurie have an unorthodox relationship. They live in separate houses and often make jokes about not getting along. For much of his daughters' youth, John was on the road racing while Laurie raised them. Now that they're grown up, he often has difficulty relating to them, sometimes acting more like a coach than a dad.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how much influence a parent should have in a child's career choice. When is it OK for a parent to give advice, and when should mothers and fathers step aside and let their kids make their mistakes and learn from them?
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