Funny, original, thoughtful. My favorite character is Carrie. The characters overcome their problems, mature themes.
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Sons & Daughters
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Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 14. -
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Edgy, hilarious family comedy with mature themes.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 14–18
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What Parents Need to Know
About Sons & Daughters
Parents need to know that this brilliant series is too mature for young teens. While sex is not explicit, it is discussed frequently, even among children. Adults often behave with mild to moderate inappropriateness, revealing confidences and making hurtful judgments, but they also show deep loyalty and caring. The show's large, extended family leaves little room for non-white characters, but one couple is interfaith (WASP and Jewish). Humor is both self-deprecating and pointed. One character plays mean pranks and films the results, while another makes insensitive remarks that are sometimes tolerated in deference to her age and sometimes rebuffed.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about how differences among family members can be the source of tension but also fill life with value. What is different about each of these characters, and what is the same? What do they value in each other? When they hurt each other, how do they get past that? And how do they respond when family members are hurt or in trouble? Also, how does the show help viewers track who's who among the many characters and where the action is taking place? Could this story be told with fewer characters? What makes this show different from other comedies about families?
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