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Trick My Truck

(Rated TV-PG, Reality TV, Where to watch: CMT, Download)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    Big-rig rehab show has heart but falls flat.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This on for Ages 10 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Shows people working hard and doing what they enjoy. Teens who like working on cars or who are mechanically inclined may be inspired. Strong emphasis is placed on patriotism, hard work, importance of family, and faith. Vehicle thefts are staged and usually not too upsetting for the "victims."
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Some truckers' stories involve illness or hardship, like one about a little girl with cancer.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Occasional "hell."
  • Consumerism:

    Truck brands and some other car-oriented logos are visible in the background. Workers wear Dickies clothes.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Trick My Truck

Parents need to know that this car rehab show often highlights truck drivers' emotional life stories -- from personal health problems to having children with cancer to coping with being a war veteran. Stories don't get too detailed, but younger children may be disturbed by some of the accounts. Part of the show's conceit is that the group supposedly steals the trucks that they rehab, though the stealing is handled very lightheartedly. Patriotism and faith play a strong role in some episodes.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the appeal of cars and trucks -- and shows that revolve around them. Why are some people so fascinated by trucks? How much money do you think it takes to fix up these trucks? Why do you think the crew pretends to steal the truck, rather than just announce to the owners what they're planning to do? Families can also discuss what it would be like to be a truck driver. What do you think would be fun -- or not so fun -- about it? What stereotypes are associated with truck drivers? Who's responsible for creating those associations? Does this show reinforce or undermine them?
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