Common Sense Media is the go-to resource for parents looking for reliable and unbiased reviews on the media their children engage with. The platform helps parents navigate the often-overwhelming world of entertainment, ensuring that children are exposed to age-appropriate, safe, and meaningful content.
Comprehensive Reviews Across Various Media
Common Sense Media offers an extensive collection of reviews and ratings for a wide range of media content, including movies, TV shows, books, apps, games, podcasts, and more. Each review includes detailed insights about the content, including how much mature content (such as profanity, violence, or drug use) is present, as well as the positive messages and role models portrayed.
Community Reviews and Insights
Parents and kids alike can share their experiences with the content they consume, providing valuable firsthand insights. The community reviews offer a broader perspective, helping families understand how other parents and children engage with particular media.
Smart Content Filters
Finding content that aligns with your family’s values is easier with Common Sense Media’s filtering tools. By using filters based on your child’s age, interests, and your preferred streaming platforms, parents can quickly discover movies, shows, games, and books that are safe, entertaining, and educational. You can also filter out content that doesn’t match your family’s standards.
Curated Collections for Every Occasion
To make entertainment choices even easier, Common Sense Media features hand-curated collections of the best movies, TV shows, books, and more. These collections are categorized by genre, theme, topic, or occasion, helping families find the perfect content for any situation, from family movie nights to educational resources.
Custom Watch and Read List
Parents can create personalized lists of movies, TV shows, books, and other media to keep track of content they want to explore later.
Unbiased, Expert Reviews
As a nonprofit organization, Common Sense Media provides independent ratings and reviews that are not influenced by media companies, sponsors, or affiliates. Each title is carefully reviewed by experts in childhood development and media literacy, ensuring that every recommendation is rooted in research and expertise.
FAQs
1. What is Common Sense Media used for?
Common Sense Media rates movies, TV shows, podcasts, books, and more to help families feel good about their entertainment choices. The platform offers independent, age-based reviews, ensuring parents have trusted information to guide their kids' media consumption.
2. What is the highest age rating on Common Sense Media?
Common Sense Media provides ratings for children of all ages, from toddlers (ages 2+) to teens (ages 18+). Ratings cover movies, games, books, podcasts, apps, websites, and TV shows, from family-friendly content to more mature titles like Game of Thrones.
3. Who’s behind the ratings and reviews?
Each review on Common Sense Media is written by a member of their expert team. The platform is an independent, nonprofit organization, and its reviews are never influenced by external companies, media studios, or sponsors.
4. Does Common Sense Media operate from any religious or political perspective?
No, Common Sense Media is completely unbiased. The platform focuses on providing information to help parents determine what’s appropriate for their families based on their unique values. The reviews are independent of any religious or political perspectives.
5. Is Common Sense Media a streaming platform?
No, Common Sense Media doesn’t offer streaming services. However, it provides helpful lists and recommendations for where you can stream various titles across popular platforms. You can find kid-friendly options based on your subscription services.
Version History
v1.5.1—6 Jun, 2024
Hey there movie-loving parents! We've been working our magic behind the scenes to make finding family-friendly entertainment easier than ever.
v1.5.0—9 May, 2024
Hey parents, you're doing a fantastic job! Here's what we've added to make your experience even better:
• Star Ratings for Reviews: Now, each media review comes with a 1-5 star rating, allowing you to quickly assess the quality and suitability of content for your family.
• Improved Filter Settings: We've introduced a new 'Save Changes' button that makes it easier to apply and save your filter preferences. Less hassle, more control.
v1.4.1—24 Apr, 2024
Hey parents, just thought we could use this little note to let you know that you're doing great! Behind the scenes, we've been busy making things a little better in the app. Enjoy the update!
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