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Full House

(Rated TV-G, Comedy, Starring Ashley Olsen, Mary-Kate Olsen, Jodie Sweetin, Bob Saget, John Stamos, Where to watch: Nickelodeon, DVD, Online)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 7.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Three men and three babies (er, girls).

Why We Rated This on for Ages 7 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Nothing too PC about this show.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.
  • Sexy stuff:

    A few references to a woman's "bod," but nothing too off-color.
  • Language:

    "Damn" is the extent of it, but some parents might find even that inappropriate for the youngest viewers.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Full House

Parents need to know that some of this series' humor may not be appropriate for the youngest viewers. Sometimes the girls seem too eager to grow up too quickly, and issues like weight gain and envy are discussed by the preteen cast members. The family arrangement is non-traditional but, in typical sitcom fashion, there's still no problem the three guys can't solve in about 30 minutes.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the issues raised in each episode. Are the situations that come up on the show still relevant to today's kids? Also, what do kids think it would be like to grow up in a family like the Tanners? What other types of non-traditional families are your kids familiar with? Are there any advantages or disadvantages to having a less-typical family unit?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Tennessee
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    great for all ages

    I think it is a great family movie all my friends and family love it and i dont know why the said there was a lot of language i have never heard one bad word but it is the best show for all ages

  2. I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Good Show, Always a Lesson to be Learned

    I love Full House! I watch reruns on ABC Family all the time. The girls misbehave a lot, but the always learn a lesson. Some language and some sexual refrences that will go over young kids' heads.

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Awesome show

    I love this show, even though the jokes are old there hilarious,this is an age apropriate show for all kids 7 and up! The parents are good role models (most of the time) and each show comes with positive messages for kids, teens, and even sometimes grown ups!

  4. Kid Reviewer Age 8
    Lives in Kansas
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 1.0

    i laughed

    this is one of the funniest comedy shows families will always love

  5. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 5.0

    Favorite!

    Sexual Issues: Some episodes there are teenage issues (dating, kissing, impressing, etc.) There can be a lot of making out, but it is a great show. Violence: There is an episode where the grandpa dies in his sleep, and Michelle falls off a horse and get hurts her head really bad, but nothing violent. (you don't see any blood when Michelle hurts herself). Language: I have only heard h**l, but common sense says there is also da**, but I don't think it is a big issue. Message: There are usually 2 problems in 1 show, but it always comes to an end (except if it is split in two parts).

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