World's Toughest Fixes (National Geographic Channel)
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Mega repairs are big fun for inquiring families.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this series celebrates the work of skilled professionals like equipment operators, mechanics, and engineers who don't often receive recognition. While there's not too much iffy content, the featured tasks (nuclear turbine repairs, reassembling a passenger jet, and the like) are often dangerous and suspenseful; any misstep could have disastrous results. Some young kids may be alarmed by the workers' -- and the host's -- ominous reminders of the risks, but overall this series offers families of grade-schoolers and up an intriguing glimpse at many jobs that quietly keep our world in good running order.
Violence & scariness:
The featured tasks aren't just tough -- they're also dangerous for the workers, who often discuss injuries they've suffered on similar jobs and remind viewers that problems can arise at any time. Ominous comments like "Things can always go disastrously wrong" are common. Safety precautions are taken, and protective gear is worn.
Sexy stuff:
Not applicable.
Language:
Rare use of "s--t" (generally in extreme circumstances) is bleeped.
Consumerism:
Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
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qtnn
parent of 10 and 11 year old
parent of 10 and 11 year old
Perfect for tech-loving kids
Gaining access to some of the most restricted and interesting places on earth, e.g. CERN, the entertaining host finds fun ways to show every aspect of solving huge technological breakdowns. My son is fascinated with the science and big specialized machines. He's learning persistence through difficulty, and I can impress upon him the amount of education and specialized experience the "fixers" on the show must attain. We love watching it together.
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