Information for Parents

The Conners

The Conners

Common Sense Media Age 14

Parents Need To Know

Positive Messages
Themes range from family, loss, grief, and moving on with life to raising gender non-conforming kids, addiction, dating, and topics relating to the struggles of working-class America.
Positive Role Models & Representations
Violence
Death is a theme. Occasional yelling and arguments; some lead to threats of violence. On occasion there are references to military activity in Afghanistan. Concerns about bullying.
Sex
Some strong innuendo. Dating, relationships, and sex are often discussed. Teen sex is a theme in a few episodes, and condoms and the morning after pill are sometimes discussed. An unexpected pregnancy is a theme.
Language
Frequent use of words like "ass," "hell," "crap," and "damn."
Consumerism
Occasional references to brands like Snapple, but labels are not shown.
Education Value
Ease of Play
Privacy
Drinking (beer, hard liquor) is frequent. Opioid addiction is a primary theme. Alcoholism also discussed.
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