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George Lopez

(Rated TV-PG, Comedy, Starring George Lopez, Constance Marie, Masiela Lusha, Where to watch: Syndicated)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 16; suggested age 13.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Spicy sitcom about a Latino family; teens and up.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 13–16

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    The family is basically loving, but humor draws on some ethnic stereotypes and many sexual innuendos.
  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Love talk gets a bit steamy, and innuendo sometimes hints at topics such as masturbation.
  • Language:

    Occasional profanity ("damn," "crap"); some humor based on insults.
  • Consumerism:

    Lots of MTV references.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Characters drink tequila, and one episode deals with "swallowing the worm" (which results in hallucinations).
 

What Parents Need to Know

About George Lopez

Parents need to know that the hard-working Lopez family is generally respectful (the teen daughter is much less whiny and defiant than teens on other shows, and the family is supportive toward the son with dyslexia). But innuendos are common, and some of the humor relies on put-downs ("she's not like you when you were getting married -- she's not a minor, not pregnant, and knows the name of the guy she's marrying"). The ethnic humor doesn't sink as low as it could, but it is there, and sometimes it's more stereotypical than it has to be.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about parenting styles. How does George's approach to parenting differ from his mother's? How do George's wife and kids support him and each other? What do these characters value, and how do they express that? Another topic could be George's work situation. What does it take to succeed when you aren't offered a lot of advantages in life? Also, what's easy and hard for George about supervising his friends and his mother at work? Would you want to manage your friends or family? Why or why not?

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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative role models

    My parents let me watc it.

    I like it.

  2. I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    Awesome :)

    I watch this with my family all the time.

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0

    love it

    my parents won't let me watch that show but i do anyways.

  4. I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative role models

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    O.K. Show with Diversity

    I like it ok, but children wouldn't get any of the humor. It's a show obviously for teens and adults, and I respect that. I like it, but if I was a few years older I would like it better. Sexual content isn't appropriate for anyone under 13, and Benny's (and many other characters) language is unruly at points. Alcohol is mentioned in almost every episode for a laugh (which gets old in my opinion) and Benny is not a good role model (getting pregnant at 17, drinking too much and abusing her child, also used for laughs). This show pushes boundaries of offensiveness. The good messages are surrounded by Carmen, who almost always learns a lesson. Ok show, would reccommend to some.

  5. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Negative role models

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    It is a very funny show, but there is some sexual references and dialogue; adult humor. Also, the characters are not always respectful to authorities and loved ones (George punches his father).

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