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7th Heaven

(Rated TV-G, Drama, Where to watch: CW, Syndicated)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    This uplifting family drama keeps the faith.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This on for Ages 10 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Some racial diversity in the cast, but most of the main characters are white. Episodes have dealt directly and admirably with issues of tolerance.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Characters have been beaten up at school (off-screen).
  • Sex:

    The series does not advocate premarital sex, but characters grapple with the issue, a classmate became pregnant and need help.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Episodes have included issues of underage drinking and drug use with the clear goal of illuminating the problem or exploring how to handle it.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About 7th Heaven

Parents need to know that this generally wholesome family drama always offers great opportunities for families to discuss issues that affect both parents and kids, including hot-button topics like premarital sex and pregnancy. Therefore, parents might want to think twice before allowing younger kids to view the program.

Read our full review by Betsy Wallace and Marjorie Kase

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the issues posed by each episode. Ask teens what they perceive the consequences of each character's actions to be. What would they do in similar circumstances? Do they agree with the values the show espouses? Is it more or less likely that a minister's children would get into tricky situations as teenagers?
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  1. Teen Reviewer
    Age 13
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0

    I love this show!!!

    This show is the best. it teaches you a lesson about other people's lives. I also think the character are really funny. I really like how the father always tries to help people who need help.

  2. Kid Reviewer
    Age 12
    Lives in Tennessee
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    Lives in Connecticut
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0

    Wonderful show for teens and up

    This television show is inspiring and moral without being preachy. The lessons that the characters learn are realistic. Some of the issues are not easy for younger viewers to understand, and there are moments where bad language and sexual themes come in.

  4. Kid Reviewer
    Age 9
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 4.0

    this show is ok.

  5. Teen Reviewer
    Age 13
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    i love this show!!!!!

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