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Is HBO Max safe for your child?
Age guide
13+
We advise HBO Max from age 13 and up. Overall risk 5/10 (medium risk).
- 5-8
- Younger children will primarily engage with the Kids Profile, which filters content based on set ratings like TV-Y or TV-G, featuring shows like Sesame Street or Looney Tunes.
- 9-12
- Children in this age range might access content up to TV-PG or PG, encountering more complex narratives and themes within the Kids Profile, such as animated adventure series.
- 13-15
- Teenagers may be granted access to TV-14 or PG-13 content, exposing them to more mature themes, language, and violence found in shows like 'Young Justice' or certain DC movies, often requiring a parent's PIN to switch to an adult profile if not directly allowed.
- 16+
- Older teens can access the full library, including R-rated movies and TV-MA series, which feature explicit content, strong language, and mature subject matter, often without parental oversight if they have their own adult profile or access to a shared one.
HBO Max is a streaming service that offers a wide variety of films, television shows, and exclusive content from various networks, including HBO and Warner Bros. It features a diverse library of genres, including action, drama, comedy, and children's programming. Parents should be aware that while there are family-friendly options, much of the content is intended for mature audiences and may not be suitable for younger viewers.
- Age guide
- 13+
- Overall risk
- 5/10
- Violence
- 6/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 5/10
- Stranger contact
- 1/10
- Addiction risk
- 7/10
- Language
- 7/10
- Influence
- 6/10
What parents should know
HBO Max offers a diverse range of content, from preschool shows to adult dramas. Utilizing Kids Profiles and PIN protection is crucial for managing what content children can access. Regular conversations about age-appropriate viewing help reinforce responsible media consumption.
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HBO Max age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is HBO Max?
Parentwise puts HBO Max at 13+. We advise HBO Max from age 13 and up. Overall risk 5/10 (medium risk). Violence scores 6/10, language 7/10, stranger contact 1/10 and addiction risk 7/10.
Can a 10 year old use HBO Max?
Not by default: we advise HBO Max from 13+, so at 10 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Children in this age range might access content up to TV-PG or PG, encountering more complex narratives and themes within the Kids Profile, such as animated adventure series.
Can a 12 year old use HBO Max?
Not by default: we advise HBO Max from 13+, so at 12 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Children in this age range might access content up to TV-PG or PG, encountering more complex narratives and themes within the Kids Profile, such as animated adventure series.
Can a 13 year old use HBO Max?
Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for HBO Max (13+). Teenagers may be granted access to TV-14 or PG-13 content, exposing them to more mature themes, language, and violence found in shows like 'Young Justice' or certain DC movies, often requiring a parent's PIN to switch to an adult profile if not directly allowed.
Is HBO Max appropriate for kids?
HBO Max offers a diverse range of content, from preschool shows to adult dramas. Parentwise rates HBO Max overall as medium risk (5/10), with stranger contact at 1/10 and addiction risk at 7/10.
Is HBO Max family friendly?
HBO Max sits in the middle: fine with settings changed and an occasional check-in. Utilizing Kids Profiles and PIN protection is crucial for managing what content children can access.
HBO Max parents guide: what should a parent know first?
HBO Max offers a diverse range of content, from preschool shows to adult dramas. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (1/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (7/10).
Is HBO Max safe for kids?
We advise HBO Max from age 13 and up. Overall risk 5/10 (medium risk). Utilizing Kids Profiles and PIN protection is crucial for managing what content children can access.
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