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Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns

(Rated TV-PG, Comedy, Starring David Mann, Tamela Mann, Antonio Jaramillo, Where to watch: TBS)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 9, age appropriate for kids over 12; suggested age 12.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Not too much iffy stuff, but not aimed at kids, either.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 12 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    The show has some mild African-American stereotyping, and (lighthearted) racial humor is exchanged between minorities. In one scene, for example, a woman asks a black man to keep an eye on another black man's handling of her luggage; in another, a black man shows frustration over a Hispanic character's use of Spanish.
  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    One elderly character is an unabashed nymphomaniac who makes bold advances at every man she comes in contact with. Though nothing but an occasional kiss is shown, dialogue includes references to women being "sexy," being seen naked, and infidelity.
  • Language:

    Rare use of "hell."
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Occasional joking references to cigarette use and drinking, but nothing is shown.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns

Parents need to know that this sitcom includes some racial humor exchanged mostly among characters of color -- but it's meant to be lighthearted, not hurtful or offensive. Most of the show's comedy is driven by its quirky characters, so tweens may not grasp the cultural background necessary to appreciate the humor. Between that and the fairly frequent references to sexuality (not much is shown, though), the show is obviously meant more for adults -- but there's not too much here that's inappropriate for older tweens.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how race is typically dealt with in the media. What do you think of the racially based humor in this series? Would you feel differently if the cast were predominantly white? Do minority entertainers have more leeway in how they joke about race? Why or why not? Do you think there's a racial bias in the news or print media? Can you think of examples?

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    I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 1.0

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