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My Wife and Kids

(Rated TV-PG, Comedy, Starring Damon Wayans, Tisha Campbell, George Gore II, Where to watch: ABC, DVD, Download)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 13.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    Family dynamic creates few laughs for the family.

updated 02.23.09

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 13–14

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Parents are not very responsible, arguing and ridiculing the kids. The kids often seem hurt by their banter.
  • Violence:

    Slaps and hits and threats are common in the Kyle household. Not bloody, but questionable.
  • Sex:

    Dad and son admit to owning "pornos" without remorse. Parents allude to sexual frolicking in almost every episode. A major storyline involves teen pregnancy.
  • Language:

    "Shut up" is the most commonly repeated phrase on the show.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Issues about drugs are discussed and dealt with maturely.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About My Wife and Kids

Parents need to know that this sitcom is based in contemporary upper-class suburbia and focuses on a "traditional" father in a non-traditional world. The parents are always making jokes about their sex life, and the father and son joke about owning porn. Some families will find the show funny, while others may find it offensive. Episodes often deal with heavy issues like teen pregnancy, drug use, and body image. The effect, however, is that of a show that doesn't take itself seriously.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the relationship between the kids and their parents. Is it over the top or realistic? The family members also tease each other a lot. You might want to ask your kids if casual violence is ever funny or appropriate, or if teasing or being teased by family members is OK.
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  1. Teen Reviewer
    Age 15
    Lives in Minnesota
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Good

    This show is really good. The one thing is not that good is that the son that is about 15 or 16 and he is having a kid (but there is a lot of shows like that now)but otherwise then that this show is awsome i try to watch it every night if i can.

  2. Kid Reviewer
    Age 11
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    it is a funny show butt if u dont like bf gf then this not the show for you

  3. Adult Reviewer
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    Lives in
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 1.0

    Why all the sexual innuendo?

    Ok this is supposed to be family tv? It could be but there is a constant barrage of sexual innuendo. The thing is that it's not necessary. The show will be rolling along with a nice family message and suddenly there it is. SEX! No reason why. not really necessary to the story but they just insert it. I don't understand because it comes off as a family show otherwise. Lets not forget the ocassional cuss word either. If your kids 14 it probably won't hurt them unless they been home schooled and are extremely sheltered. The messages are usually positive.

  5. Teen Reviewer
    Age 17
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

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