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Family Foreman

(Rated TV-G, Reality TV, Starring George Foreman, Joan Foreman, Where to watch: TV Land)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8.

  • Is it any good?

    2.0

  • Common Sense says

    Boxing hero hogs the limelight in so-so show.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Foreman has achieved success in both his professional and personal lives, and it's obvious throughout the show that he loves his family. He's a charismatic leader who continues to give back to his community. But the series plays up everyday family drama and strife so much that it overshadows everything else, and Foreman himself sometimes lapses into self-admiration over his many accomplishments.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Foreman is a former boxing champ, so some flashback scenes show him competing in the ring. He also helps coach kids in the sport.

  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    The show begins with a laundry list of Foreman's achievements, which includes mention of his popular grills.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Family Foreman

Parents need to know that this "celebreality" series about former heavyweight champ George Foreman and his family seems to exist solely to give Foreman a way to remind viewers of his many achievements. He often comes across as egotistical, steering conversations toward his prowess in boxing and business and monopolizing camera time so he can speak his mind. There's not much iffy content here beyond the over-dramatized family conflict typical of most reality shows -- but, likewise, there's little that's exciting and certainly nothing to really engage kids.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how the Foreman family is affected by George Sr.'s success. What aspects of their life are noticeably different from yours? Do you think they see George's fame as a positive thing? Do we hold celebrities and their families to a different standard than everyone else? If so, is that fair? How do you think it feels to be in the spotlight most of your life? Families can also discuss why society values athletic ability so highly. Why don't we give the same amount of respect to success in fields like medicine, literature, and education?
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