This American Life Rating and Review for Kids and Families

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lmwoodruff

Parent of 11 and 13 year old

August 1, 2009

AGE

Fine for younger than 14, too

We listen to TAL podcasts in the car all the time and on trips for my kids that are younger than 14 (they're 9 and 12.) I think it's fine for them - there are so many amazing stories and it creates lots to discuss and talk about.

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