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What My Kids Love Now

One 13 yo son, who loves humor of all kinds, simpsons, family guy, and late night talk shows (we tivo them). He likes The Office.

House Rules

Single parent, one kid. I keep an eye on him, and tell him to find something else to do when he spends too much time on the screen.

When the Kids Are Asleep…

I am a big fan of HBO/Showtime series which I rent from Netflix. I love Big Love, Entourage, Dexter, and just started with Damages. Favor crime shows.

My Biggest Challenge Is:

Titles You’ve Reviewed

  • TV: Dexter

    I rate this titleoffand give it5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

      for certain adults only

      This is simply an excellent series. Very macabre subject matter. Excellent writing. How else can you explain the curious empathy you develop towards this killer. Nothing any child should be ...

    • TV: Family Guy

      I rate this titleiffyand give it4.0
      My concerns are:
      • Excessive violence
      • Inappropriate sexual content
      • Inappropriate language
      • Negative message
      • Negative role models

        mixed feelings

        Have mixed feelings about this show. It's completely irreverent but often quite funny, especially the wicked baby, Stewie, but I wince at some of the jokes, especially about females. My 13 ...

      • TV: The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

        I rate this titleiffyand give it5.0
        My concerns are:
        • Inappropriate sexual content
        • Inappropriate language

          the funniest of the late night talk shows

          It's a late night talk show, full of sexual jokes. Ferguson is very charming and lovable.

        • TV: Entourage

          I rate this titleiffyand give it5.0
          My concerns are:
          • Inappropriate sexual content
          • Inappropriate language
          • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
          • Negative message
          • Negative role models

            save it for the adults

            I'm a 50 something chick who totally loves this show. Used to live in SoCal and it is very true to life out there. It's "sex and the city" for guys, lots of swearing, ...

          • TV: Arrested Development

            I rate this titleiffyand give it4.0

            for the right tweener and older

            My son, then 11, and I watched the whole series. Both of us really enjoyed it. I thought it was a bit dark but ok for him. It's very funny and well done.

          • TV: The First 48

            I rate this titleiffyand give it4.0
            My concerns are:
            • Excessive violence
            • Negative message

              perfect for us macabre types

              Way too real for kids. Dark, nasty dead bodies followed by investigation of low life perpretrators.

            • Movie: The Informant!

              I rate this titleonand give it4.0

              My 13 yo son and I both enjoyed it. Hard to follow in spots but intriguing and thought provoking. Definitely promotes message that lying doesn't pay. The extent of Matt Damon's ...

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