Common Sense Media Review
By Emily Ashby
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Great role models exist in stories of helpful athletes.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 6+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Watch
What's the Story?
GAME CHANGERS WITH KEVIN FRAZIER introduces viewers to athletes and others involved in sports who use their skills and experience to change others' lives for the better. From sports professionals who mentor kids to sports hopefuls who refuse to let obstacles stand in their way of success, these stories explore how athletes use their knowledge of the game, teamwork, and competition to inspire others to work for their goals as well.
Is It Any Good?
What's more fun than watching your favorite baseball player take the field? Perhaps watching him share his passion for community service and helping others. Not only does Game Changers give fans a front-row seat for some inspiring do-good work, it's also an opportunity to see these pros in a more off-the-cuff scenario, and that's always fun. It reminds us that, under those uniforms, they're just regular people who are using the skills they have to do something great, whether it's on the field or in their local communities.
Interspersed with the stories of the pros are other stories that might not otherwise make the news but that are fascinating nonetheless. How are experts working to ensure the safety of young players in contact sports? How can technology help players with disabilities fully partake in their favorite sports? The pros in these fields may not be handing out autographs like the players do, but their work is changing the face of the games in important ways, too.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about role models. Kids: Who are some of your role models? What do you most admire about them? Do their actions ever surprise you?
In what ways is our world constantly changing because of technology? Are all of these changes good ones? Can you think of a way in which technology has had a negative effect on people?
Kids: What are some of your unique talents? How do you like to use them? Are you able to use them to help others? How does it feel when you do?
TV Details
- Premiere date : September 28, 2013
- Cast : Kevin Frazier
- Network : CBS
- Genre : Reality TV
- TV rating :
- Last updated : September 19, 2019
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