I love this show! It is perfect for the whole famiy! :)
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Leave It to Beaver
(Rated TV-G, Comedy, Starring Jerry Mathers, Tony Dow, Barbara Billingsley, Where to watch: TV Land, DVD, Online)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 6; suggested age 6. -
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Common Sense says
Classic '50s sitcom is dated but still appealing.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 6 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Leave It to Beaver
Parents need to know that this classic, squeaky-clean 1950s sitcom is an icon of American pop culture. Although it's certainly dated in look and dialogue, many of its themes about growing up, sibling rivalry, social adjustment, and parent-kid relationships are still pertinent today. That said, the fact remains that it's a very isolated look at a white, American suburban middle-class family. Today's savvy school-aged kids may find it unrealistic, simple, or boring (the black-and-white cinematography alone will probably be enough to turn a lot of them off).
Read our full review by Pam Gelman
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the differences between life now and how it was for the Cleavers then (with the caveat that this was fiction then, too, and that most '50s moms probably didn't spend all day in a dainty dress and pearl earrings). Does the show offer a realistic depiction of family relationships? How are today's families different than the Cleavers? What's the definition of family today? Parents can point out the show's lack of minority characters and talk about the history of the post-WWII Baby Boom generation and how the Cleaver family exemplifies those times.
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- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Perfect! :)
- I rate this title on for age 3 and give it
Leave It to Beaver
RSKKZ Rating: G for nothing objective. What Rodni Says: Before I say anything, this show is appropriate for anyone to watch. This show is funny, not always on purpose (the Eddie Haskell episodes are the best), but I sometimes laugh at the innocence of the show! I often make jokes about Leave It to Beaver because it is so dated and innocent! If you give this show a try, you'll be laughing at it's innocence!
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
The beav!
Even my junior high kids like it! Shows they really do crave good, wholesome tv.
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