With all the questionable programs out there today, I feel very comfortable letting my children watch The Waltons. Just about every episode has an important lesson on family values and social responsibility.
The Waltons
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Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 7. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Beloved '70s family classic continues to win fans.
Why We Rated This
for Ages 7 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About The Waltons
Parents need to know that this classic, long-running drama series is based on a book by Earl Hamner, Jr., who used his own upbringing in rural Virginia as inspiration for the characters and storylines. The show focuses on a large extended family living in a small community during the Depression and World War II and offers a glimpse at how people coped with the time's turbulent changes. There's little content here likely to raise eyebrows, and life lessons abound in every episode, making it a wonderful choice for family viewing with kids who can grasp the timely worldly events.
Read our full review by Emily Ashby
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the Waltons' family life. How is their living situation different from yours? How do they cope with the economic constraints of the time period? Does there seem to be a greater sense of community among their neighbors than what you're used to? What can viewers learn from the Waltons? Do you think audiences got different messages from this show when it first aired in the '70s? The show also offers parents and kids a chance to discuss world and national history on large and small scales. What historical events were going on at the time? How did the Depression and the war affect the Waltons' home life? What's happening around the world today? How are your family's lives changed by these events?
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- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
Well worth watching!

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