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Factory Made

(Rated TV-G, Educational, Starring Zach Fine, Where to watch: Discovery Channel)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 7.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Behind-the-scenes tours are fun, educational.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 7 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The show encourages viewers' curiosity about the production process behind everyday items. It also showcases how ingenuity and engineering cooperate to make production faster and more cost-effective and celebrates the craftsmanship of the factories' skilled laborers.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.

  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Companies' names are mentioned, but it's obvious that the show's intent is to educate rather than market products.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Factory Made

Parents need to know that this intriguing educational series -- which shows how human ingenuity and cutting-edge technology combine to produce everyday items we often take for granted -- is like taking multiple field trips in a 30-minute chunk of time. That makes it an ideal choice for families looking for entertainment and learning opportunities rolled into one. It probably won't capture the attention of very young kids, but grade-schoolers and up are likely to view everyday consumer goods with more curiosity after these behind-the-scenes glimpses.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how TV shows blend education and entertainment. Does seeing something on TV make it more interesting? Have you ever really thought about where your toys, books, and clothes come from? Families can also discuss everyday items that they're curious about. What products would you like to see made? What materials do you think go into producing them? What specific skills would workers need to make them? Is there anything that you buy that you might be able to make yourself? Would it be a cost-effective process?
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