awesome show but i wouldnt let a little kid watch it.
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Man vs. Wild
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Not age appropriate for kids under 7, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10. -
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Common Sense says
How not to die in the wilderness -- tweens and up.
updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 10 and Up
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What to watch out for
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What Parents Need to Know
About Man vs. Wild
Parents need to know that this riveting adventure show depicts a trained survival expert escaping from dangerous natural locations. Viewers see him attempting dangerous maneuvers while describing the reasons for his choices, as well as the proper technique for achieving success. His actions are never rash, though at times he takes risks to demonstrate something particularly interesting, like how to escape quicksand. Occasionally Grylls appears naked, but his genitals are always blurred and the nudity is never sexual.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about dangerous situations. What's the scariest place that parents and kids have ever been in? Has there ever been a situation you wondered how you'd get out of? What did you do? Have you taken any training to prepare for dangerous situations (first aid, self-defense, wilderness training)? What would you do if you found yourself in one of the situations that Grylls demonstrates?
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Most Recent Reviews
Lives in IllinoisI rate this title on for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:- Inappropriate sexual content
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
awesome show!
- Lives in North CarolinaI rate this title iffy for age 9 and give it
Pretty nasty at some parts
I like the idea about a guy trying to survive,but cmon drinking your pee,eating raw lizards,eating insects.Its still interesting though.You can get the dvd here http://moourl.com/m05ae
- Lives in TexasI rate this title off for age 17 and give it
Good Idea, But Terrible for Animal Lovers.
Before this show came out, my family watched Survivor Man and we thought it was pretty good. I am a huge animal lover and some parts of that show are just terrible. When Man Vs. Wild came out, we were very excited, but I soon found out that it was even worse. Animals are torn apart and eaten right on the spot in horrible ways. He has no respect for them at all and it is so not necessary. He also goes without clothes sometimes and makes everything out to be life and death (when it is not). I am very angry with him and I hardly ever watch the show now.
- Lives in CaliforniaI rate this title on for age 17 and give it
I Love you Bear!!!
I cant stop watching you.....hope you will be forever watched..... God Bless You!
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
Man vs Wild---Bear is hot!
Great show---watching him kill and eat a snake is a little creepy. He does like to get down to his boxer briefs or naked a lot---but there is no nudity and isnt tasteless. This mom thinks Bear is hot! He is fun, crazy, and is always interesting. Boys will love this show!
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| 100% | of parents say there are good role models |
| 100% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 100% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
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