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The Replacements

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 6; suggested age 6.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Tweens' people-swapping powers are fun for kids.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 6 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Riley and Todd both have best friends who are of different nationalities. Their mom, Agent K, is a strong, intelligent person whom both kids adore -- and despite her inexperience in parenting, she's loyal to her family (dad Dick Daring, on the other hand, is egocentric and seems more concerned with his appearance than anything going on with the kids). Each episode has lessons about accepting responsibility for your actions.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Infrequent scenes with punches and kicks that never cause lasting injury. One scene shows an adult being attacked by three raccoons, but he's no worse for the wear.

  • Sexy stuff:

    Some female characters wear tight outfits that show some belly, and the mom dons a skin-tight bodysuit that enhances her ample curves. Mild flirting scenes among tweens.

  • Language:

    Playground talk like "kick your butt" is rare.

  • Consumerism:

    One female character dresses in the trendiest, hippest outfits, which are a little over the top. The kids use cell phones to order their replacement adults.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Replacements

Parents need to know that although the family at the center of this series is unconventional, kids will relate to many of the issues Riley and Todd face, including impressing a first crush and feeling misunderstood by adults. The siblings' relationship will also ring true with viewers -- they tease each other a lot, but they always support each other, too. Kids will enjoy seeing how Riley and Todd change the circumstances that frustrate them, and the absence of questionable content makes this entertaining, imaginative series a good choice for young viewers.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the changes Riley and Todd make around them. Would you make the same replacements that they do? What parts of your life would you change? What consequences (good and bad) do the kids encounter from their choices? Each episode also offers plot-based discussion starters for parents and kids.
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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Reba_Nell_Fan
    I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 4.0
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  2. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Sanjay407
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    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Excessive consumerism
    • Negative message

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    I like this show!!!!!

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    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 4.0

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  4. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    kjinho
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 4.0

    The replacements

    It is FUN but sometimes it is boring... I think it is border of TV-G and TV-Y7... Although Canadian channel Family gives C8+... I think it is for tweens and younger but some episodes are BORING for tweens

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  5. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    ichigosweetheart
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

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    Its funny, but little kiddish. Ages 4-10.

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