Common Sense Media Review
By Melissa Camacho
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Goofing around with kids offers some family fun.
Parents Need to Know
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Where to Watch
What's the Story?
The reality series I KID WITH BRAD GARRETT attempts to look into the minds of kids in order to learn more about how they think. Actor Brad Garrett (Everybody Loves Raymond) spends time talking and hamming it up with kids in order to get a sense of how they see the world. He also plays a few tricks on them to see how they will react. It gets a little wild at times, but in the end it's all in good fun.
Is It Any Good?
Pranks and silliness are the name of the game as Garrett interacts with children in both group and individual settings, and talks to them about things ranging from trying new foods to their imaginary friends. The hidden camera footage is funny, too.
Many of the host's jokes contain some political and sexual references that will appeal to adults while going over kids' heads. A few of the featured kids' overactive imaginations lead to some colorful (albeit manufactured) stories about real-life events. A few of the pranks might be a little scary for younger viewers, too. But overall, the show offers lots of good family fun.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about playing jokes on people. How does it feel to have a practical joke played on you? How should a person handle being the subject of a joke? When does a prank go too far?
Is there a time when using your imagination isn't appropriate? When does using your imagination to tell a story or to describe something seem more like a lie? In what situations should you try to stick to what is real vs. make believe?
TV Details
- Premiere date : June 28, 2011
- Cast : Brad Garrett
- Network : TLC
- Genre : Reality TV
- TV rating :
- Last updated : September 19, 2019
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