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Go for the Green

(Rated TV-PG, Game shows, Starring Tom Green, Where to watch: Planet Green)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 7, age appropriate for kids over 9; suggested age 9.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Game show saves the planet, one round at a time.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 9 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The series provides interesting, educational information about living green, environmentalism, and other related topics. There's some mildly competitive behavior between players.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.

  • Sex:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Occasional plays on words like "dam."

  • Consumerism:

    At the end of each episode, there's some information about the winner's trip and the company who sponsors it. Runners-up receive DVDs from the Discovery Channel that are briefly but prominently displayed at the end of the show.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Some questions deal with the "green" production of alcohol. These questions sometimes lead to some mild drinking references.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Go for the Green

Parents need to know that this game show is full of facts about green living and other environmental issues. It's pretty mild, but there are occasional references to drinking and other humor that isn't really appropriate for young kids. Older tween and teen environmentalists are more likely to find it entertaining and informative.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the ways that TV shows can effectively combine education and entertainment. Are shows like this one an effective way to teach viewers about environmentalism? How else can the media be used to address these issues? Families can also discuss some of the significant historical moments that have had a major environmental impact on our planet.
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