because its for their language their kids cannot use until 7, 8, 9, 10 or 11.
Roseanne
(Rated TV-PG, Comedy, Starring John Goodman, Roseanne Barr, Sarah Chalke, Where to watch: Nickelodeon, Oxygen, Syndicated, DVD, Online)
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Common Sense says
Mature, blue-collar family sitcom; teens OK.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 13–15
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Roseanne was written by Emily Ashby
Parents need to know that this series is fraught with strong language, fiery arguments, and examples of poor lifestyle choices -- most of it coming from the parents. Although it's clear that family members love one another, theirs are not "warm fuzzy" relations. The dominant character, Roseanne, relies on sarcasm and belittling comments in relating to her husband and disciplining her kids. Both parents are obese and show no intention of altering their diet or activity to improve their health.
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What’s the Story?
ROSEANNE is an unusually realistic look at the family life of working-class Americans, bringing to light their challenges in balancing the demands of work and home. The Conners of fictional Lanford, Illinois, are a typical blue-collar family of five living on a tight budget and struggling to keep their heads above water. Dan (John Goodman) works hard to provide for his family, and Roseanne (Roseanne Barr) chips in where she can, taking various minimum-wage jobs at factories and fast-food restaurants. Meanwhile, their three kids -- Becky (Lecy Goranson/Sarah Chalke), Darlene (Sara Gilbert), and DJ (Michael Fishman) -- are growing up, and keeping pace with their changing needs is another full-time job. Roseanne's sister, Jackie (Laurie Metcalf), practically lives with the Conners as well, often requiring as much guidance as the kids.
Is It Any Good?
Roseanne's plotlines can be mature, tackling issues like sex, poverty, homosexuality, and unplanned pregnancy. Characters speak frankly about any and all subjects, and parents will want to preview a few episodes to determine whether their tweens or teens are ready for the subject matter.
As a mother, wise-cracking butt-insky Roseanne personifies "tough love." She domineers her kids and Dan, and she manipulates situations to get her way. Dan often finds himself left out of decisions that involve the household, which leads to heated arguments. But even though she'll never win parent of the year, it's clear that Roseanne's love for her family is her strongest motivation.
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I rate this title off for age 6 and give it
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Very good show for children 11-18
this is a really good show i enjoy watching it a lot and i think it is really funny ill admit there is some not age appropriate stuff in there but come on there's probably a little bit of non age appropriate stuff in everything
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one of the best shows of the century
One of the most funny telivison shows.
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I wach this show every time i can!!!!!!! If it comes on after 1 A.M i can't usually and i wish we could watch it in school too. It's that good!!!!!!!
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