Holmes on Homes (HGTV)
common sense media says
Contractor rebuilds what went wrong; won't interest kids.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that the star of this series -- contractor Mike Holmes -- has a fair amount of attitude, especially toward shoddy construction work. He clearly expresses his disdain, with errant contractors and builders earning the lion's share fair of his ire. These people aren't named or shown, but some parents might take issue with Holmes pointing the finger of blame. That said, kids probably won't be too interested in the subject matter, so the point may be moot.
Positive role models:
Holmes shows the importance of doing work well and getting the job done right the first time. He works hard and is something of a crusader for homeowners stuck with problems they didn't create.
Violence:
There's a fair amount of demolition, and Holmes can get pretty angry at mistakes made by previous contractors.
Sex:
Not applicable.
Language:
Words like "crap" are frequently silenced rather than bleeped, alhtough they're also occasionally heard.
Consumerism:
Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Not applicable.
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happymama
parent of 3 and 5 year old
parent of 3 and 5 year old
Good dose of reality, great role model
I think Mike Holmes is a fabulous role model. He works hard, he's honest, he's fair, he's generous, he teaches, he's kind.... And kids learn how much hard, knowledgeable work goes into building a house. My 4 year old loves to watch this show with me (we're renovating our house, so maybe we relate more than most).
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