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Gladiators 2000

(Rated TV-G, Game shows, Starring Ryan Seacrest, Maria Sansone, Valarie Rae Miller, Where to watch: Syndicated)

  • 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 6.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Revived '90s hit offers healthy fun for families.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 6 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The series promotes good health through a well-balanced diet and regular exercise. The competition challenges participants' minds and bodies by combining physical exertion and mental concentration, and classroom-style lessons teach the kids (and home viewers) about health, fitness, and proper diet. The show's cast and competitors are balanced on the gender scale: Each team comprises a boy-girl pair and is coached by both male and female gladiators, and the hosts are a male-female team as well.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    The challenges are based on activities that are potentially dangerous (rock climbing, for instance), but the competitors use safety gear, so their stumbles and falls never result in injury.

  • Sexy stuff:

    Adult Gladiators wear tight, revealing unitards that accentuate their muscles and generally toned bodies.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Brand names like Sony are mentioned in the context of the winners' prizes.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Gladiators 2000

Parents need to know that this kid-targeted version of American Gladiators -- which originally aired in the mid-'90s and is now getting a second life -- is well suited for families. The young competitors must use physical fitness and teamwork to succeed in events like rock climbing, and their comprehension skills are put to the test during instructional sessions and quizzes. Gladiator coaches often remind the kids that good health is attainable at any age and for any body type, but viewers -- especially parents -- may find these messages a sharp contrast to the sight of the gladiators' chiseled bodies in their skimpy unitards. If you can see past that (as well as the show's unmistakable '90s feel), this series offers families the chance to cheer on some healthy competition while they pick up useful information about nutrition and fitness.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the media's messages about health and body image. Are you affected by images of super-thin celebrities or ads for weight-loss plans? Do you question whether or not they're healthy? Do you ever feel pressure to look a certain way? How much thought do you give to your overall health? What activities do you enjoy that help keep you physically fit? Are there any small changes you could make in your diet or daily routine that could help improve your health? How might better health change other things in your life as well?
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