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Is Paramount+ safe for your child?
Age guide
7+
We advise Paramount+ from age 7 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk).
- 5-8
- This age group can enjoy a wide range of animated shows and movies available through the dedicated Kids Mode, which filters out mature content.
- 9-12
- Children can access a broader selection of family-friendly movies and TV series, but parental controls should still be utilized to restrict access to content rated for older audiences.
- 13-15
- Teenagers can watch a variety of shows and movies, including some PG-13 and TV-14 rated content, with parental guidance on specific titles that may contain mature themes or language.
- 16+
- Older teens can access the full library of content, including R-rated movies and TV-MA series, with the understanding that these titles may contain adult themes, violence, or explicit language.
Paramount+ is a streaming service that offers a wide range of content, including movies, television shows, and original programming. It features family-friendly options as well as more mature content, making it essential for parents to supervise viewing choices. The platform includes popular series and films from various genres, appealing to a diverse audience. Understanding the content available is crucial for ensuring what children engage with is appropriate for their age.
- Age guide
- 7+
- Overall risk
- 4/10
- Violence
- 4/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 3/10
- Stranger contact
- 1/10
- Addiction risk
- 6/10
- Language
- 4/10
- Influence
- 5/10
What parents should know
Paramount+ is a streaming service offering a broad library of content from various brands, including Nickelodeon, CBS, and Showtime. Its primary safety concern is ensuring children do not access mature content intended for older audiences. The platform provides robust parental controls, including child profiles, content rating restrictions, and PIN protection, which parents should actively configure and manage to create a safe viewing environment.
What to do about Paramount+
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The exact Paramount+ setting that cuts the most risk, with the steps to find it. - What to say
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The signals in Paramount+ that mean it is time to step in.
Paramount+ age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is Paramount+?
Parentwise puts Paramount+ at 7+. We advise Paramount+ from age 7 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk). Violence scores 4/10, language 4/10, stranger contact 1/10 and addiction risk 6/10.
Can a 10 year old use Paramount+?
Yes, 10 is at or above the age we advise for Paramount+ (7+). Children can access a broader selection of family-friendly movies and TV series, but parental controls should still be utilized to restrict access to content rated for older audiences.
Can a 12 year old use Paramount+?
Yes, 12 is at or above the age we advise for Paramount+ (7+). Children can access a broader selection of family-friendly movies and TV series, but parental controls should still be utilized to restrict access to content rated for older audiences.
Can a 13 year old use Paramount+?
Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Paramount+ (7+). Teenagers can watch a variety of shows and movies, including some PG-13 and TV-14 rated content, with parental guidance on specific titles that may contain mature themes or language.
Is Paramount+ appropriate for kids?
Paramount+ is a streaming service offering a broad library of content from various brands, including Nickelodeon, CBS, and Showtime. Parentwise rates Paramount+ overall as medium risk (4/10), with stranger contact at 1/10 and addiction risk at 6/10.
Is Paramount+ family friendly?
Paramount+ sits in the middle: fine with settings changed and an occasional check-in. Its primary safety concern is ensuring children do not access mature content intended for older audiences.
Paramount+ parents guide: what should a parent know first?
Paramount+ is a streaming service offering a broad library of content from various brands, including Nickelodeon, CBS, and Showtime. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (1/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (6/10).
Is Paramount+ safe for kids?
We advise Paramount+ from age 7 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk). Its primary safety concern is ensuring children do not access mature content intended for older audiences.
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