Surviving Suburbia (ABC)
common sense media says
Jaded view of family life is best for empathetic adults.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that although this sitcom centers on an average family coping with typical woes, it's not ideal for whole-family viewing. The main character is cynical about everything from helping out a neighbor to lending a hand on his kids' homework projects, and young viewers lack the life experience needed to grasp the humor in his gloomy outlook on life. That said, salty language ("hell" and "damn," mostly) is relatively minimum, and sexual content is limited to suggestive references between adults (talk of being "in the mood" and some talk about each other's performances, for example). But you can expect a fair amount of drinking among adults, both during social situations and as a way to deal with the chaos of life.
Violence:
Not applicable.
Sex:
Many remarks are laced with sexual undertones. A recurring character runs a strip club, so there are frequent references to strippers and sexual attraction. Suggestive flirting among adults, including some aimed at married men and women. Couples mention being "in the mood" and talk about their sexual encounters after the fact (for example, "That was fabulous; a lot less fumbling than usual").
Language:
A handful of instances of words like "hell" and "damn" per episode.
Consumerism:
Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Adults smoke infrequently, and social settings usually include alcohol like beer and scotch.
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