Family Guy - Should the kids be watching it?
By dizzybizzy1
@dizzybizzy1 (978)
United States
November 3, 2006 9:33pm CST
How old do you think your kids should be before they are allowed to watch Family Guy?
We do not allow our 4 year old daughter to watch it. She wants to but I just think there are too many things that Stewey does that she would pick up on really easily.
I'm courious on this and how many parents allow it.
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26 responses
@TerriStardust (825)
• United States
13 Nov 06
I don't like it for kids. Or the Simpsons, really, either. However, my 9 y/o has always watched these shows. My husband is not too into stopping the kids from watching things. I don't know. I think the content is inappropriate. I'll probably try to keep my 20 month old away from these shows as much as possible, but I bet he'll see them sometimes. He does already love the Simpsons when it's on. I guess if they do watch it and you can't control it (as in my situation, it can be hard), it is just important to be very clear that what the characters are doing is for the purpose of being funny specifically BECAUSE no one should be doing that. We'll see if that works...
@dizzybizzy1 (978)
• United States
13 Nov 06
I think its very important to teach your childern what is right and wrong, fake or real, and the differences between tv shows.
I dont want any of my kids acting like Stewey and attempting to murder their mother.
@TerriStardust (825)
• United States
13 Nov 06
ummm...too funny. I came in the living room later and my baby was watching it. Aaaargh!
@dizzybizzy1 (978)
• United States
14 Nov 06
Thank you for replying. I dont think its a good recommendation either.
@shellyrios (1212)
• United States
13 Nov 06
I still don't allow my 10 yr old. I think when they're in their teens about 14-15 yrs old. There is too much adult content on it, it's vulgar and raw.
@dizzybizzy1 (978)
• United States
13 Nov 06
Very good for you! More parents should be paying attention to their kids and what they are watching on tv.
@dizzybizzy1 (978)
• United States
13 Nov 06
You want your children growning up thinking its ok to attempt murder on their mother?
@dizzybizzy1 (978)
• United States
13 Nov 06
The humor is deffenatly not good for the young kids. I can see a lot of problems coming from this show.
@dizzybizzy1 (978)
• United States
13 Nov 06
I defenatly agree that younger children should not be watching this show.
@srhelmer (7029)
• Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
13 Nov 06
I won't let my daughter watch it. In fact, I can't even get through a whole episode before I'm ready to turn it off.
@dizzybizzy1 (978)
• United States
13 Nov 06
More parents need to be more active with their children and pay attention to what they are watching. Good for you!
@icequeen (2840)
• Canada
13 Nov 06
Well....my son is 14 now and him and his dad watch it a lot. He has been watching it for about two years or so...I don't like him watching it...I think the content is more geared to adults..but his father has a different view. I think that he is old enough to realize it is just a show.....so he watches it. However....younger children...I would say..."No"...
@dizzybizzy1 (978)
• United States
13 Nov 06
Yea, I think 14 is deffenatly an ok age to be watching it. They wont want to repeat what they see as easily as say a 4 year old.
@dizzybizzy1 (978)
• United States
13 Nov 06
I agree with you. Would you like to share your reasoning with everyone?
@sharon613 (2321)
• United States
13 Nov 06
The theme song is excellent. But kids shouldn't be watching this sort of stuff.
@pendragon (3349)
• United States
13 Nov 06
Depends on the kids maturity level and parental guidance.
@dizzybizzy1 (978)
• United States
4 Nov 06
Thank you for stopping in and speaking your mind. I agree with you very much.
@dizzybizzy1 (978)
• United States
13 Nov 06
I think at 12 years old, it would be ok. I dont think any kids under 8 should be watching it though.
@moneybags (220)
• United States
13 Nov 06
no way. i think its a horrible show for them to watch. i wold not recommend that at all.
@dizzybizzy1 (978)
• United States
13 Nov 06
Thank you for your input. Would you like to state any reasoning?
@Aali311 (6112)
• United States
4 Nov 06
I don't watch it but I have heard some of the dialogue and I don't think it's suitable for children at all, it should be rated pg13, where 13 and up can watch it. That's my opinion. Alot of adults watch it and they also let their children watch it too. That's one of the reasons why our kids grow up too fast because their innocent little minds are filled with info they don't need to know at such a young age.
@dizzybizzy1 (978)
• United States
4 Nov 06
Thats a very good reply. Thank you for taking the time to stop in. I couldnt agree with you more.
@dizzybizzy1 (978)
• United States
4 Nov 06
Thank you for the reply. Thats closer to the age I was thinking as well.
@all_n_one (2003)
• United States
4 Nov 06
I love family guy and watch it all the time my little brother watches it to. He is 8 but it doesn't affect him because he knows not to repeat that stuff.
@dizzybizzy1 (978)
• United States
4 Nov 06
Thats good he's smart enough to know whats right and wrong. I guess it would depend on the child.
@dizzybizzy1 (978)
• United States
4 Nov 06
Thank you for your reply. No, I dont see it as Family Material either, defenatly an adult cartoon.
@divir_vij (1591)
• India
4 Nov 06
Language is not suitable for young kids. although the show is good but not for kids
@dizzybizzy1 (978)
• United States
4 Nov 06
Yea, I defenatly love the show but do not think kids should be seeing it. Thank you.
@dizzybizzy1 (978)
• United States
4 Nov 06
Yes, thats why we dont let her. I was thinking around 13 I might let her watch it then but at that point, her little sister would be jelous and mad. I guess I'll see what happens when the time comes.
