Raging Planet (Discovery Channel)
common sense media says
Sensationalized (and scary) stories about natural phenomena.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this series presents potentially devastating natural occurrences like tornadoes, lightning, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions as both ominous and violent. It includes interviews with survivors of natural disasters, as well as reenactments and actual video footage of trees and homes being destroyed. The various (and at times horrific) ways that people can die during these events are sometimes discussed. While there's some educational value to the show, it's a bit too intense for young kids.
Positive role models:
Scientists and educators offer informed explanations about natural phenomena.
Violence:
Words like “monster” and “rage” are used to describe high winds and big storms. There are reenactments and recorded footage of tornadoes and other types of natural phenomena causing major damage to property, plus brief discussions about fatalities, including the tearing of limbs and strewn body parts (but these aren't shown).
Sex:
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Language:
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Consumerism:
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Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
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