Shows to watch with your kids

[Anonymous]

There are some fascinating shows I would love to have my kid watch, but for the excessive sex, gore, and/or swearing. For example, I would love to show my kids Steve Buscemi's "Boardwalk Empire" to show that part of the American period in history, but with all the nasty pushing-the-envelope sex (mother/son! eeewwww) let alone the other stuff, I'm just not doing it. I wish manufacturers would put together a PG version, taking out all those (mostly) extraneous scenes, and you could select it on a DVD like you can with subtitles or running commentary.

Anyways, last night my tween came downstairs while I was settling in for Downton Abbey, and I realized that this is a perfect show to watch together. No explicit sex or violence or swearing,. Lots of intrigue and nuance. I had the pause button ready to introduce characters and explain background stories on both the characters and what was going on at that time in history for that plot line.

If you watch the first one in real time (conveniently, snuggle time with you!), then they are hooked and you can then tape it and watch it when it's not so late on a school night. She actually cried while watching the (being vague here, no spoilers) dynamics of Edith/Mrs. Drewe/Marigold.

My mom did this with me (with I CLAUDIUS, no less!); I'm surprised I didn't think of this sooner. The Masterpiece Mysteries are the same idea, and Mr. Selfridge is coming back, I see.

But to branch out, anybody else have any show recommendations? TIA!

[Anonymous]

My son likes science fiction there are lots of options on Netflix. Terra Nova (only one season), Revolution, Star Trek

I watched Dallas, Designing Woman, Kate & Allie, and Dr. Phil with my mom. She tried to get me to watch St. Elsewhere, but didn't for some reason.

I'm surprised how many people watch Walking Dead with 9-12 year olds.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My son likes science fiction there are lots of options on Netflix. Terra Nova (only one season), Revolution, Star Trek

I watched Dallas, Designing Woman, Kate & Allie, and Dr. Phil with my mom. She tried to get me to watch St. Elsewhere, but didn't for some reason.

I'm surprised how many people watch Walking Dead with 9-12 year olds.

oh and 60 Minutes. Andy Rooney even seemed old when I was a kid.

[Anonymous]

I watch "wheel of fortune", Jeopardy, American Idol, Family feud, Food network, Animal planet etc with my kids.

We do a ton of pay per view movies as well.

[Anonymous]

Our preteens love watching "Sherlock" with us.

[Anonymous]

---I'm surprised how many people watch Walking Dead with 9-12 year olds.---

There's a kindergartener in our school who watches it. Insane parents.

[Anonymous]

I showed my girl Punky Brewster, Who's the Boss, etc.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There are some fascinating shows I would love to have my kid watch, but for the excessive sex, gore, and/or swearing. For example, I would love to show my kids Steve Buscemi's "Boardwalk Empire" to show that part of the American period in history, but with all the nasty pushing-the-envelope sex (mother/son! eeewwww) let alone the other stuff, I'm just not doing it. I wish manufacturers would put together a PG version, taking out all those (mostly) extraneous scenes, and you could select it on a DVD like you can with subtitles or running commentary.

Anyways, last night my tween came downstairs while I was settling in for Downton Abbey, and I realized that this is a perfect show to watch together. No explicit sex or violence or swearing,. Lots of intrigue and nuance. I had the pause button ready to introduce characters and explain background stories on both the characters and what was going on at that time in history for that plot line.

If you watch the first one in real time (conveniently, snuggle time with you!), then they are hooked and you can then tape it and watch it when it's not so late on a school night. She actually cried while watching the (being vague here, no spoilers) dynamics of Edith/Mrs. Drewe/Marigold.

My mom did this with me (with I CLAUDIUS, no less!); I'm surprised I didn't think of this sooner. The Masterpiece Mysteries are the same idea, and Mr. Selfridge is coming back, I see.

But to branch out, anybody else have any show recommendations? TIA!

I Claudius had plenty of violence and sex (incest). You sound like a PITA.

[Anonymous]

Doctor Who is a great one.

I'd also like to recommend the two animated series "Avatar: the Last Airbender" and "Legends of Korra"
NOT the same as the awful live-action movie "The Last Airbender" that came out.
It's might seem like a kid show (cartoons, right?) but the themes are deep, the characterization is excellent, and the story really draws you in. Our whole family really enjoyed these shows. (You can get on Amazon now). We also got married couples in their 20s and 30s with no kids to start watching and totally hooked them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There are some fascinating shows I would love to have my kid watch, but for the excessive sex, gore, and/or swearing. For example, I would love to show my kids Steve Buscemi's "Boardwalk Empire" to show that part of the American period in history, but with all the nasty pushing-the-envelope sex (mother/son! eeewwww) let alone the other stuff, I'm just not doing it. I wish manufacturers would put together a PG version, taking out all those (mostly) extraneous scenes, and you could select it on a DVD like you can with subtitles or running commentary.

Anyways, last night my tween came downstairs while I was settling in for Downton Abbey, and I realized that this is a perfect show to watch together. No explicit sex or violence or swearing,. Lots of intrigue and nuance. I had the pause button ready to introduce characters and explain background stories on both the characters and what was going on at that time in history for that plot line.

If you watch the first one in real time (conveniently, snuggle time with you!), then they are hooked and you can then tape it and watch it when it's not so late on a school night. She actually cried while watching the (being vague here, no spoilers) dynamics of Edith/Mrs. Drewe/Marigold.

My mom did this with me (with I CLAUDIUS, no less!); I'm surprised I didn't think of this sooner. The Masterpiece Mysteries are the same idea, and Mr. Selfridge is coming back, I see.

But to branch out, anybody else have any show recommendations? TIA!

I Claudius had plenty of violence and sex (incest). You sound like a PITA.

OP here. to your comment, yes I agree; I Claudius is totally inappropriate; that's why I put it in parens and with "no less" afterwards. I wasn't suggesting I Claudius. No need to get rude.

[Anonymous]

How do you explain the infidelities in Mr. Selfridge?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How do you explain the infidelities in Mr. Selfridge?

I don't think OP's kid lives in a bubble. It's a well done show and not explicit.

I would check out Murdoch Mysteries OP.

[Anonymous]

We love "Going Deep" with David Rees on NGC. He takes something simple, like how to make ice, paper airplane, open a door, etc. and explores it in a very funny way with the help of experts like scientists, craftspeople, even origami experts and monks. Only a half hour each episode so it isn't a big time commitment.

[Anonymous]

We also watch star trek but try to avoid the "shore leave" episodes. Family feud is now totally raunchy. Half the topics are like "name something you do naked.". By the time you get down to the number five pick, it's pretty gross.

[Anonymous]

My little kids love Master Chef Jr.