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Is The Voice safe for your child?
Age guide
8+
We advise The Voice from age 8 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk).
- 5-8
- Children in this age range can enjoy the musical performances and the excitement of the 'blind auditions' on The Voice, but may need help understanding the competitive elimination process.
- 9-12
- This age group can appreciate the talent and variety of musical styles on The Voice, often developing favorite contestants and understanding the strategic elements of the coaches' decisions.
- 13-15
- Teenagers can engage with The Voice by analyzing vocal techniques, discussing song choices, and following the journeys of contestants, often connecting with the emotional stories shared.
- 16+
- Older teens can critically evaluate performances, understand the nuances of the music industry as depicted, and engage in discussions about artistic expression and the pressures of live competition on The Voice.
Aspiring singers compete in a vocal competition, judged by celebrity coaches who initially listen to auditions blind. Contestants are mentored by the coaches through various rounds, culminating in a live finale.
- Age guide
- 8+
- Overall risk
- 3/10
- Violence
- 1/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 2/10
- Stranger contact
- 1/10
- Addiction risk
- 7/10
- Language
- 2/10
- Influence
- 4/10
What parents should know
The Voice is a popular singing competition show that focuses on vocal talent rather than appearance, offering positive role models and diverse musical performances. While generally family-friendly with a TV-PG rating, parents should discuss the competitive aspect and the emotional highs and lows of the contestants with their children.
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- The age-by-age verdict
What we advise for under 8, 8-12 and 13+ - our age guide for The Voice is 8+, and the answer changes with your child's age. - The one setting to change tonight
The exact The Voice setting that cuts the most risk, with the steps to find it. - What to say
Word-for-word openers for talking about The Voice without a row. - Red flags to watch for
The signals in The Voice that mean it is time to step in.
The Voice age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is The Voice?
Parentwise puts The Voice at 8+. We advise The Voice from age 8 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk). Violence scores 1/10, language 2/10, stranger contact 1/10 and addiction risk 7/10.
Can a 10 year old watch The Voice?
Yes, 10 is at or above the age we advise for The Voice (8+). This age group can appreciate the talent and variety of musical styles on The Voice, often developing favorite contestants and understanding the strategic elements of the coaches' decisions.
Can a 12 year old watch The Voice?
Yes, 12 is at or above the age we advise for The Voice (8+). This age group can appreciate the talent and variety of musical styles on The Voice, often developing favorite contestants and understanding the strategic elements of the coaches' decisions.
Can a 13 year old watch The Voice?
Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for The Voice (8+). Teenagers can engage with The Voice by analyzing vocal techniques, discussing song choices, and following the journeys of contestants, often connecting with the emotional stories shared.
Is The Voice appropriate for kids?
The Voice is a popular singing competition show that focuses on vocal talent rather than appearance, offering positive role models and diverse musical performances. Parentwise rates The Voice overall as low risk (3/10), with stranger contact at 1/10 and addiction risk at 7/10.
Is The Voice family friendly?
The Voice is one of the lower-risk titles we rate. While generally family-friendly with a TV-PG rating, parents should discuss the competitive aspect and the emotional highs and lows of the contestants with their children.
The Voice parents guide: what should a parent know first?
The Voice is a popular singing competition show that focuses on vocal talent rather than appearance, offering positive role models and diverse musical performances. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (1/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (7/10).
Is The Voice safe for kids?
We advise The Voice from age 8 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk). While generally family-friendly with a TV-PG rating, parents should discuss the competitive aspect and the emotional highs and lows of the contestants with their children.
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