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I Shouldn't Be Alive: Science of Survival

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Survival docu has good message, scary moments.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 10 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The series is educational rather than exploitative. It offers both scientific and practical information about how to survive deadly situations. Survivalists discuss the negative consequences of people shown making mistakes or not using the right (or any) equipment.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Survivors calmly describe frightening moments like jumping from a sinking ship or facing wild animals. One episode discusses people being eaten by sharks, but it only shows clips of shark feeding frenzies. Open wounds and other injuries are visible.

  • Sex:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About I Shouldn't Be Alive: Science of Survival

Parents need to know that this series, which is a spin-off of the survival docu I Shouldn't Be Alive, features stories about people who've lived through life-threatening situations. The series is more educational than exploitative, but it does include some descriptions and reenactments of events that could be disturbing and/or frightening to kids or sensitive viewers. The fact that the show's survival experts offer both scientific and practical information about how to stay alive in similar circumstances may calm some nerves.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the media's role in preparing people for emergencies and unexpected situations. Can TV, the radio, and the Internet help people cope with or avoid tragic events? How can shows like this one educate viewers without exploiting the survivors' stories? Families can also discuss making difficult choices in dangerous situations. Can you ever be sure you're making the right choices in a life-or-death scenario? Would you have made the same choices as the people on the show?
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