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Is The Circle safe for your child?
Age guide
14+
We advise The Circle from age 14 and up. Overall risk 6/10 (medium risk).
- 9-12
- Children in this age range might be exposed to the competitive nature of the game and the concept of online popularity, though they may not fully grasp the complexities of social manipulation.
- 13-15
- Teenagers can observe how contestants craft online personas and engage in strategic social play, which can prompt discussions about authenticity and deception in digital interactions.
- 16+
- Older teens can critically analyze the show's commentary on social media culture, identity formation, and the psychological impacts of online competition and isolation.
The Circle is a reality competition series where contestants live in separate apartments in the same building and communicate solely through a social media platform called 'The Circle'. Players can present themselves as they wish, including catfishing, to gain popularity and avoid being blocked.
- Age guide
- 14+
- Overall risk
- 6/10
- Violence
- 1/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 6/10
- Stranger contact
- 7/10
- Addiction risk
- 8/10
- Language
- 5/10
- Influence
- 7/10
What parents should know
The Circle is a reality competition show where contestants communicate only via a social media platform, often employing deception. It explores themes of online identity, social strategy, and popularity. Parents should be aware of the show's focus on catfishing and mild language.
What to do about The Circle
Free with a Parentwise account. The age-by-age verdict needs your child's age, which is why it lives behind the account.
- The age-by-age verdict
What we advise for under 8, 8-12 and 13+ - our age guide for The Circle is 14+, and the answer changes with your child's age. - The one setting to change tonight
The exact The Circle setting that cuts the most risk, with the steps to find it. - What to say
Word-for-word openers for talking about The Circle without a row. - Red flags to watch for
The signals in The Circle that mean it is time to step in.
The Circle age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is The Circle?
Parentwise puts The Circle at 14+. We advise The Circle from age 14 and up. Overall risk 6/10 (medium risk). Violence scores 1/10, language 5/10, stranger contact 7/10 and addiction risk 8/10.
Can a 10 year old watch The Circle?
Not by default: we advise The Circle from 14+, so at 10 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Children in this age range might be exposed to the competitive nature of the game and the concept of online popularity, though they may not fully grasp the complexities of social manipulation.
Can a 12 year old watch The Circle?
Not by default: we advise The Circle from 14+, so at 12 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Children in this age range might be exposed to the competitive nature of the game and the concept of online popularity, though they may not fully grasp the complexities of social manipulation.
Can a 13 year old watch The Circle?
Not by default: we advise The Circle from 14+, so at 13 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Teenagers can observe how contestants craft online personas and engage in strategic social play, which can prompt discussions about authenticity and deception in digital interactions.
Is The Circle appropriate for kids?
The Circle is a reality competition show where contestants communicate only via a social media platform, often employing deception. Parentwise rates The Circle overall as medium risk (6/10), with stranger contact at 7/10 and addiction risk at 8/10.
Is The Circle family friendly?
The Circle sits in the middle: fine with settings changed and an occasional check-in. It explores themes of online identity, social strategy, and popularity.
The Circle parents guide: what should a parent know first?
The Circle is a reality competition show where contestants communicate only via a social media platform, often employing deception. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (7/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (8/10).
Is The Circle safe for kids?
We advise The Circle from age 14 and up. Overall risk 6/10 (medium risk). It explores themes of online identity, social strategy, and popularity.
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