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Boneyard

(Rated TV-PG, Educational, Starring John Cygan, Where to watch: History, DVD)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    When motors stop, what happens next? Kids OK.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The show's message is neutral, but the series highlights positive actions like recycling, as well as fun (but potentially dangerous) activities like demolition derbies.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Crash tests show dummies being tossed around with some simulated blood. Some episodes focus on military machines.

  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Brand names of the machines/items being discussed -- like Ford or Cadillac -- are mentioned.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Boneyard

Parents need to know that this educational documentary series -- which looks at what happens to big mechanical items like cars and planes after their conventional use ends -- includes scenes of cars being crushed by balers, as well as crash-test experiments that mimic real accidents and show dummies being thrown around inside vehicles (some even include simulated blood). Some episodes focus on military machines like B-52 bombers and discuss their war-oriented purposes.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about what they learned by watching this series. Did you ever think about "recycling" when it came to things like cars and planes? What is the recycling process? How is it different for household items than it is for these big machines? Do you know where your stuff goes after it's picked up? Can you think of items besides cans and cardboard that you can recycle or transform into other useful items?
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