My So-Called Life
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Is it age appropriate?
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Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 15; suggested age 14. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Mature teen angst at its best.
Why We Rated This
for Ages 14–15
What to watch out for
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What Parents Need to Know
About My So-Called Life
Parents need to know that this classic teen series tackles mature topics including casual sex, homosexuality (including a teen who struggles with coming out), drinking, drugs, child abuse, young love, infidelity, divorce, death, homelessness, and manipulation. Each storyline is handled in detail, delicately, and often with parental involvement.
Read our full review by Jill Murphy
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about a wide range of issues, including fitting in at school, divorce, first crushes, homosexuality, drugs, parties, drinking, and dating. Each episode presents an opportunity to have a dialogue with your teen. Does making new friends mean losing your old ones? What are some unexpected things your teen has experienced in high school? Parents might use the series as an entry point to set some ground rules about curfew, sneaking out, and dating.
Our Members Say
Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
Oh, how I long for the 90's.
A show from the 90's. I was only little then and none of this concerned me. However, when I watch it now, I'd say that it's very real. Reality is lacking from television these days, so this is a good show.

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