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Trick My Truck
(Rated TV-PG, Reality TV, Where to watch: CMT, Download)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10. -
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Common Sense says
Big-rig rehab show has heart but falls flat.
updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 10 and Up
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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.
Read our full review by Sierra Filucci
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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Lives in ArkansasI rate this title on for age 2 and give it- My highlights are:
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