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Table for 12

(Rated TV-G, Reality TV, Starring Eric Hayes, Betty Hayes, Where to watch: TLC)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 7.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Latest large-family show is age-appropriate for kids.

Themes in this show include:   family relationships

Why We Rated This on for Ages 7 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    The show isn't intended to be educational, but kids may pick up some tips on how to wrangle large groups.

  • Messages:

    This is a loving family, albeit not a perfect one, and the show clearly conveys their strong relationships.

  • Role models:

    Overall, the parents act like parents, using appropriate discipline to encourage good behavior from their kids. In one episode, dad Eric gets pulled over for speeding (but he doesn't get a ticket, probably because he's a cop himself).
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.

  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Table for 12

Parents need to know that there's little content in this reality series that's inappropriate for kids. The featured family is prone to needling and teasing each other, but it's clear that they love each other, too. Some of the younger children whine, but, then again, they're 4.

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  • Families can talk about how real life is different from being on a TV show.
  • Do you think the Hayes' life is the same when the cameras aren't there? What makes their life "worthy" of a TV show? Do you think that everything they do gets included in the show?
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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Adult Reviewer
    keljan
    Lives in North Carolina
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

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  2. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    oboegirl42
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 5.0

    Great show!

    I really like this show.The kids are cute, the parents are nice, and the content is great!I used to watch jon and kate plus 8, but i like this better.

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