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Biz Kid$

(Rated TV-G, Educational, Where to watch: PBS)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 6; suggested age 7.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Money-savvy tweens send responsible messages to kids.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 7 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    The series effectively teaches financial fundamentals like saving, budgeting, and setting long-term goals.

  • Messages:

    The show sends kids a strong positive message about thinking responsibly about money and other financial topics. By spotlighting young entrepreneurs who've put their skills to work and built small businesses to achieve short-term and/or long-term goals, the series emphasizes hard work and creativity.

  • Role models:

    The kids featured on the show are excellent role models. They encourage viewers to tap their own skills to earn money and offer strategies for handling it responsibly after that.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.

  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    No outright marketing, but the kids’ companies get a fair amount of publicity from the show. 

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Biz Kid$

Parents need to know that this series teaches kids about money matters through real-life stories of young entrepreneurs who are making their financial dreams come true thanks to sound principles like saving, budgeting, and investing in their communities. Although aspects of the show’s format may seem corny to adults (intermittent shorts spoof TV series like Star Trek, for example), its messages about fiscal responsibility are relatable for the entire family. Not only will kids glean excellent lessons in money handling, but they may also be inspired to brainstorm their own entrepreneurial endeavors.  

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the messages that society sends consumers about financial responsibility. How does credit work? What can happen if you live beyond your financial means?
  • Kids: How do advertisers entice people to buy their products? What “tricks” do they use to make their items more desirable? Do commercials and product placement influence your spending habits? How so?
  • What rules does your family have about money? Kids: Do you get an allowance? If so, how do you get to use it? Have you ever been paid to do a job? If so, how did earning money make you feel?
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