I love this show...there has never been any better. Its probably because of the mystery and conversation starters that come about. Now, as for my kids, I donnot let them see it alone nor do they watch new episodes with me. Because of the world we live in, I have filter all shows/movies before they can watch...this goes for LOST too.
Lost
(Rated TV-14, Drama, Starring Matthew Fox, Evangeline Lilly, Dominic Monaghan, Where to watch: ABC, DVD, Online, Cell phone)
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Common Sense says
Excellent, scary drama for fearless families.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 14–18
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Lost was written by Jill Murphy
Parents need to know that this complex action/sci-fi drama includes many startling, sometimes violent sequences -- starting with the chilling airplane crash that kicks off the first episode (and is revisited more than once). Other potentially upsetting scenes include injuries, fatalities, kidnappings, and fights. Important characters are threatened and sometimes killed. Characters are shown drinking (particularly in flashback sequences), and one character is a heroin addict. There's kissing and some sexual activity, though nothing too sensitive is shown. Most of the characters have dark secrets in their past, including murder.
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- Families can talk about death and disaster, which are prominent themes within the series. The mystery of the island and the embedded clues are a big part of the show, and sharing theories about the happenings on the show can be a fun way for teens and parents to share the viewing experience. Families might also want to talk about the idea of fate, which plays a pivotal role on the show. Do you believe everything happens for a reason?
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What’s the Story?
Take a couple handfuls of survivors -- some family, mostly strangers -- crash them onto an island with a traumatic plane wreck, and give them little sign of hope, a mystery in the jungle, and no sign of rescue; add a pinch of Gilligan's Island, a smidge of Survivor, a sprinkle of grownup Goonies, a dab of 24, and a generous serving of originality to taste. This is what being LOST is all about. Each episode adds a building block to the mystery surrounding the survivors. Viewers are slowly introduced to the past of each character with flashbacks to what led them onto the fictitious Oceanic Airlines Flight 815 and eventually, to the island. Slowly, viewers discover their fate was no accident, and there are connections between the remaining passengers.
Is It Any Good?
The interlocking puzzle of characters, secrets, and endless discoveries can make for an enticing family drama. Lost could be considered the television version of a board game. There are compelling questions left at the end of each episode, and vast amounts of room for interpretation. The blend of mystery and drama in Lost is enthralling and tends to overshadow any violence that occurs along the way.
There are a few Web sites that offer fun, interactive ways for families to discover hidden clues and share ideas of what might happen next week/season, including www.oceanicflight815.com and abc.go.com/primetime/lost.
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I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
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- Inappropriate sexual content
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I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it
I started watching this when I was ten with my parents. It's my favorite drama but there is a lot of violence and gore. Very little language. I think this this is perfect for 13 and p and mature 11 year olds;; looking back I think I was mature but maybe a bit freaked by the show. There are some scary things, i.e. the smoke monster and the plane crash in general.
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I rate this title on for age 14 and give it
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Great messages, just edit it a little
I love this show, wonderful messages and plot twists. Only problem: can be inappropriate and very violent at times. But these are few, so if you watch it with your kids and skip the parts you don't want them to see. This show can lead to great family discussions about loss, evil vs good, acknowledging your mistakes, etc. I highly recommend it!
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I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
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BEST TELEVISION SHOW EVER.
Best show ever. Teaches us things about ourselves while having all the action and adventure of movies, but times 100. There's some inappropriate scenes for anyone younger than 10 or 11, but hey, that's life on an Island for 108 days!
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I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give it
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- Good role models
Ok... Just to start off, LOST is an incredibly captivating, intriguing show about an airplane that crashes on a mysterious island. A lot of the review focuses on the fact that it has quite a bit of intense gore. Through out the series it gradually dies down, but comes back up again. So, yes, there is violence, and a little bit of inappropriateness, however, what they failed to notice was the LARGE idea on faith, science, and symbolism. None of this is bad, but the understanding of it may be confusing. The fact that the island was occasionally idealized as "hell", and that John Locke, and Jack Shepard disagree on the fact of letting the island define your future. I just hit quite a few points, however, the main point is focused on questioning of faith, and when and when not to lean on the idea for support. The show is amazing, but may be a little much for younger viewers. Plus the story is VERY confusing. following it is like following a maze... good ol' fun...
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| 100% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
| 75% | of parents say it's too violent |
| 50% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 50% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
| 50% | of parents say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking |
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