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Kids Are in Charge

(Rated TV-Y, Reality TV, Starring Jonathan Torrens, Where to watch: Travel Channel)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 6; suggested age 6.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    Vacation reality series gives kids too much rein.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 6 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    There's some (not much) attempt at encouraging the kids who are "in charge" to learn about the responsibilities of trip planning and budgeting.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Kids Are in Charge

Parents need to know that this is the type of reality show in which "cast members" take the time to sit and tell the camera what they think of one another, including offering opinions on whether Dad is "boring" or why Mom favors the youngest brother. During these segments, family loyalty takes a time out. The featured vacations are more luxurious than most families can manage, and the families clearly get some special treatment because of the Travel Channel's involvement.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about what the kids did right and wrong, planning-wise. Do you think they spent their money wisely? When you're packing for another member of the family, is that a good time to play a joke and leave them with no clothes? Were the kids fair to one another when they had different days to be in charge? How about to their parents? Do you think the parents would have done things differently? Families can also discuss vacation choices and trade-offs. Who pays for choosing the "sweet" suite over more ordinary rooms? Is it clear to kids (on the show and off) that making that kind of choice can limit what you can spend on other things?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Adult Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 1.0

    i think all the time

    i like the world

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Stomach Laughing Fun

    I found it by accident and feel in love with the weingarten family in that rv crazy trip ive been searching on line for info and found this website so i must say after 2 years i still laugh out loud when im thinking about it

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Alabama
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Pennsylvania RV Trip.....my family was laughing so hard!

    OMG! we laughed and laughed at the RV trip episode in Pennsylvania. That family was so real and hysterical. especially the look on the teenage girls face when they were unpacking in the RV....hilarious! great clean fun! I hope this one airs again. I am always looking for it.

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    The rv eposide in Pennlsvania lancaster is the funniest thing i ever saw

    all you have to see them hook up the rv and the rest is history

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