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All parent reviews for How It's Made

Age
7
Parent of 5 year old
December 9, 2010
 
My son has loved this since age 3
Lots of the content is beyond him, but he loves it anyway. He and his dad watch it together.

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 
Loved it, but loss respect with the chicks program!!
I have always loved this show but, I have a huge problem with the way baby chicks are treated. Not only should "How it's Made" Not have ever taped or aired it. We should all get together and fight how the plants treat these living creatures as tennis balls! I know I am.

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Parent of 10 year old
April 9, 2008
 
6yo son LOVES this show
Personally it bores me to tears with innane commentary, over use of stock video footage, and slow pace but it fascinates my son. I let him watch while I go do something else. Absolutely nothing bad on this show. Kids may learn something too.

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 
Great Show to Foster Curiosity
My 5 year old adores this show. Every time he watches it he wants me to ask the show to demonstrate how another product is made! He even puts on his own "How It's Made" skits for me.

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 
A must for most ages
One of the top educational shows on television and great for most ages as they do not talk down, but have the writing ability to educate without information overload that seems to turn most people off. The subjects are those that many people have never thought of, and without such a show, they would not seek it out. Keep up the good work in educational programming. Karen

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Parent of 6 year old
July 28, 2009
 
education galore
very educational for tweens learning about the world around them.

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Parent
December 29, 2011
 
Correct wording.
Love this show and watch it all the time. But I wish that Lynne Adems would stop using the words " sodder and centrifical " they do not exist. It should be " solder and centrifugal " If we want our children to learn the right thing please use the correct words.

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