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Is The Summer I Turned Pretty safe for your child?
Age guide
13+
We advise The Summer I Turned Pretty from age 13 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk).
- 5-8
- This series is not suitable for this age group due to its focus on teenage romance and mature themes.
- 9-12
- Children in this age range may be exposed to themes of first love, heartbreak, and social pressures that are beyond their current developmental stage.
- 13-15
- Teenagers will relate to Belly's experiences with first crushes, evolving friendships, and navigating complex family dynamics during the summer, including early romantic relationships.
- 16+
- Older teenagers can appreciate the nuanced portrayal of relationships, personal growth, and the challenges of young adulthood, including more mature romantic interactions and emotional conflicts.
A romantic drama series based on the popular book series, following Isabel 'Belly' Conklin during her summer vacations at Cousins Beach. She finds herself in a love triangle with two brothers, exploring first love, heartbreak, and family dynamics.
- Age guide
- 13+
- Overall risk
- 4/10
- Violence
- 1/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 3/10
- Stranger contact
- 2/10
- Addiction risk
- 9/10
- Language
- 3/10
- Influence
- 8/10
What parents should know
The Summer I Turned Pretty is a teen drama centered on first love, friendship, and coming of age during summer. It contains themes of romance, parties, and some mature situations typical of teenage life. Parents should be aware of the romantic content and discussions about relationships, ensuring it aligns with their child's emotional maturity.
What to do about The Summer I Turned Pretty
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The Summer I Turned Pretty age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is The Summer I Turned Pretty?
Parentwise puts The Summer I Turned Pretty at 13+. We advise The Summer I Turned Pretty from age 13 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk). Violence scores 1/10, language 3/10, stranger contact 2/10 and addiction risk 9/10.
Can a 10 year old watch The Summer I Turned Pretty?
Not by default: we advise The Summer I Turned Pretty from 13+, so at 10 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Children in this age range may be exposed to themes of first love, heartbreak, and social pressures that are beyond their current developmental stage.
Can a 12 year old watch The Summer I Turned Pretty?
Not by default: we advise The Summer I Turned Pretty from 13+, so at 12 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Children in this age range may be exposed to themes of first love, heartbreak, and social pressures that are beyond their current developmental stage.
Can a 13 year old watch The Summer I Turned Pretty?
Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for The Summer I Turned Pretty (13+). Teenagers will relate to Belly's experiences with first crushes, evolving friendships, and navigating complex family dynamics during the summer, including early romantic relationships.
Is The Summer I Turned Pretty appropriate for kids?
The Summer I Turned Pretty is a teen drama centered on first love, friendship, and coming of age during summer. Parentwise rates The Summer I Turned Pretty overall as medium risk (4/10), with stranger contact at 2/10 and addiction risk at 9/10.
Is The Summer I Turned Pretty family friendly?
The Summer I Turned Pretty sits in the middle: fine with settings changed and an occasional check-in. It contains themes of romance, parties, and some mature situations typical of teenage life.
The Summer I Turned Pretty parents guide: what should a parent know first?
The Summer I Turned Pretty is a teen drama centered on first love, friendship, and coming of age during summer. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (2/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (9/10).
Is The Summer I Turned Pretty safe for kids?
We advise The Summer I Turned Pretty from age 13 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk). It contains themes of romance, parties, and some mature situations typical of teenage life.
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