okay...but there is a H*** in an episode,and the talk about sexual content and drugs, and mom gets pregnet..alright for 12+
Life with Derek
(Rated TV-G, Comedy, Starring Ashley Leggat, Jordan Todosey, Daniel Magder, Where to watch: Disney Channel, DVD, Online)
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Common Sense says
Modern day Brady Bunch from the teen perspective.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 11 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Life with Derek was written by Pam Gelman
Parents need to know boys talk about the female anatomy. Both girls and boys develop and talk about crushes on each other. This is normal adolescent behavior but you may want to consider if your tween is ready for this kind of thing before they tune in.
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What’s the Story?
A newly married couple moves in together with children from previous marriage. Sound familiar? This time around the show focuses on the power struggle of the two oldest siblings, Casey and Derek. Both 15 years old, these teens are accustomed to being the top dogs in their households and controlling their younger sibs. But who's the alpha between the two of them? Each episode plays on this struggle whether it's in the home, school, or community.
Is It Any Good?
Sibling issues are bound to touch a nerve with tween and teen viewers who experience sibling wars in their own households. Casey is smart, idealistic, and a budding feminist who demands to be treated equally. Derek gets under her skin with his posters of girls in bathing suits on his bedroom walls, love of video games like "Babe Raider," and sugary sweet patronizing manner with girls.
LIFE WITH DEREK is a show that kids will relate to and find funny. But be prepared for them observing teen behavior including talk about attractions to the anatomy of the opposite sex and girls wearing skimpy outfits to impress boys. Bottom line: This is mostly fine, but you may want to preview before you share with your kids under age 10.
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Most Recent Reviews
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I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
alright,but iffy
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I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
Quite iffy.
Too many iffy stuff for little children. Can't blame disney as it's not the original series.
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I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Negative role models
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I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
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- Good role models
Awesome show, but...TV-G?
I think this show is good, but I think it really kind of pushes the G rating as far as sex, I think it would be better off as PG.
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I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Negative role models
This show is interesting to watch, but it doesn't show what a 16-year-old is supposed to act like.
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