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Rita Rocks

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Mom's midlife woes will tickle adults.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 13 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Much of the show's humor is rooted in the persistence of traditional gender roles that make Rita the family's primary caregiver, cook, cleaning person, and chauffeur -- all at the expense of her own freedom. But the central family is strong, with loving, caring parents. Not tons of diversity, though one main character is African American.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Multiple innuendoes per episode, including many between teens. Suggestive comments include a teen calling his girlfriend "hottie." A girl puts a nude picture of herself on her boyfriend's cell phone. Occasional use of anatomical terms like "vagina."
  • Language:

    Sporadic use of "hell" and "ass."
  • Consumerism:

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

    Adults are occasionally shown drinking beer.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Rita Rocks

Parents need to know that although there's some sexual innuendo (dialogue, kissing, a man touches a woman's butt, etc.) among this sitcom's adult and teen characters, little of it is likely to surprise teens. There's also some sporadic language (mostly "hell" and "ass") and adult drinking, but it's on the mild side, too. All of that said, much of the show's content -- which is rooted in a woman's middle-age woes -- will be lost on teens who can't relate to her circumstances. On a positive note, the show centers on a strong family headed by a loving couple who strive to be good parents.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about responsibility. What impression does this series give about how family responsibility is divided? Do any of the family's roles deviate from stereotypical gender roles? How relatable do you find these characters? How does their family life compare to yours? How is Rita similar to and different from other sitcom moms? Also, what responsibility do you have in your family? What are your goals for the future? How does family factor into those goals?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 2.0

    Lack originality Badly

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Maryland
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

    Cool

    I thought it was a good series.It's a PG series so if your child wants to watch it just if you not sure watch it with them.

  3. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Ohio
    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    good light hearted show

    love it

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