Navigating network prime time, for some parents, requires tricky maneuvering. Shows that might be family-friendly for some, like “Modern Family,” “The Middle” and “Glee,” could be sex-filled no-nos for others.
No matter what shows you watch, sexual content — jokes, asides, situations, innuendo — is a given.
But for parents who shrink from letting their kids watch shows that even reference sex, all is not lost.
Sierra Filucci, the TV editor at Common Sense Media, said the contemporary TVscape is sprinkled with great, sex-free shows just not on the networks (with a few exceptions). Common Sense Media (commonsensemedia.org) is an independent, nonprofit organization that examines and rates media content for language, sex, violence and other factors.
Filucci recommends parents check out the shows listed below. She also recently compiled a list of “15 Great TV Shows You’ve Never Heard Of”
