My Life as a Child
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Common Sense says
Poignant tales of childhood right from the source.
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for Ages 7 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of My Life as a Child was written by Sierra Filucci
Parents need to know that this emotionally rich documentary series tells children's life stories in their own voices. The kids come from many different backgrounds and live in very different situations. One girl has same-sex parents; another child has cerebral palsy; one kid was adopted by a parent of a different race; and another is a musical prodigy. Some of the kids face major difficulties, and watching them describe and undergo these challenges can be heartbreaking. Expect tears.
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the lives of the kids on the show. Who do you relate to the most? Whose life seems the most different from your own? Did you learn anything you didn't already know by watching these kids talk about their lives? Kids, how would you answer some of the questions asked of the children on the show (like "what is family?")? What would you put in a movie about your own life?
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The kids' raw footage has been assembled skillfully (sometimes scenes run accompanied by a voice over from what was probably an entirely different shot). But the result doesn't feel fake, like many other reality shows do. And each child's story -- whether it's affected by a distinct challenge (like a physical disability) or is about a rather "normal" life -- shows that kids everywhere, and in every circumstance, crave love and attention, thrive with encouragement and support, and feel losses very deeply.
Families might enjoy watching My Life as a Child together, though teens and adults will find it fascinating even without a child to share it with. Kids who do see the show may have lots of questions after certain segments, such as the one that profiles Madison, a 7-year-old girl with two moms. These should provide great teachable moments.
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if your kids come from a priviledged background like mine do (or even if they don't) watch this show with them and let them see what it's like to live and cope with certain disadvantages tha they will never know. these stories are poignant, at times gritty but uplifting and told from the heart by some remarkable young people who are wise beyond their years. yes, you will laugh and cry and feel that this was time well spent sharing an experience with your child that teaches them to appreciate how good their own lives are while empathizing with others. these kids are something special.

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