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Friends

(Rated TV-PG, Comedy, Starring Jennifer Aniston, Matthew Perry, Courteney Cox, Where to watch: NBC, Syndicated, DVD, Online)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 14.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Hilarious sitcom for adults and older teens.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Very little diversity; all of the main characters are white. Friends accept each other's flaws. Pervasive sarcasm and ribbing. Clever verbal and physical comedy.

  • Violence:

    A humorous pratfall or slug here and there.

  • Sex:

    Sexual innuendo and jokes. Discussion of adult relationships. Nothing explicit on screen, though characters are sometimes shown in bed together.

  • Language:

    Occasional expletives or name-calling on the level of "damn" and "bitch."

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Characters have acted irresponsibly while intoxicated. Infrequent smoking.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Friends

Parents need to know that this series' subject matter is often mature. Episodes have dealt with divorce, single parenthood, infertility, and more. Topics are treated sensitively but with the irreverence befitting a sitcom. Premarital sex is depicted as the norm for dating relationships.

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  • Families can talk about whether or not the characters make good decisions. Do their lives seem realistic? How do their friendships compare to teens' relationships with their own friends?
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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    HyperUltraSonic
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    I like it a lot.

    I've been watching it sence I was seven, and my Mom watches it WITH me so HA HA HA! Although I AM to young to watch it, but my MOM lets ME! lol

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  2. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    MyWinterFirefly
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 5.0

    Must watch

    Brilliant. The best show ever made. Seroiusally funny. Under 14's can watch it but may not get most of the jokes as it is mainly adult humor - I didn't get anything until I was 13 :) A must watch.

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  3. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    smnp96
    I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it 5.0

    Greatest show ever must watch

    must watch. great show ignore the rating at the beginning. a question why is it rated 14+??

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  4. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    guiltfeeder
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    perfect for tweens and up.

    I love, love, love it. Ever since the first season. It's not just about their dirty jokes or funny lines (well mostly it's about the funny lines), it''s also about their friendship, hence the title "Friends". It's a great show, really. I own the ten whole seasons. ;)

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  5. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    rockbabe99
    I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it 5.0

    11+

    LOVE IT! im watching it now lol

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