Detention (1999) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A group of eight troubled 6th grade students from Benedict Arnold Middle School in Oak Forest who continually find themselves in detention. The kids are constantly trying to stay out of detention and out of trouble.
TV-Y7 • 1999 • 1 season
Detention starts at Greenwood High School in the 1990s. Yunxiang Liu, a transfer student, steps into the forbidden area on the campus by accident, where she encounters the ghost of Ruixin Fang. Fang later unveils the hidden history and trauma over the past...
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Is Detention appropriate for kids?
Detention starts at Greenwood High School in the 1990s. Yunxiang Liu, a transfer student, steps into the forbidden area on the campus by accident, where she encounters the ghost of Ruixin Fang. Fang later unveils the hidden history and trauma over the past... Read more — free account
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Sex and nudity in Detention
No sexual content or nudity is present in this season. The show may occasionally feature mild romantic crushes or lighthearted jokes about dating typical of a school setting. These instances are handled with a G-rated approach and remain focused on comic relief.
Violence and gore in Detention
Mild-to-moderate mystery peril with monsters, chases, traps, scares, and comic action. No graphic violence.
Language in Detention
No strong language; mild insults, frightened dialogue, and tense mystery dialogue may occur.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Detention
There is no prominent substance use or drug-related dialogue throughout the first season. Characters focus on solving mysteries and navigating school environments rather than engaging with adult themes. The tone remains appropriate for younger audiences, prioritizing teamwork and logic.
Mature themes in Detention
Mild-to-moderate themes of fear, deception, teamwork, curiosity, courage, suspicion, and solving problems under pressure.
Scary moments in Detention
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Detention yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Detention appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Detention is best for ages 8+. It's rated TV-Y7. Detention starts at Greenwood High School in the 1990s. Yunxiang Liu, a transfer student, steps into the forbidden area on the campus by accident, where she encounters the ghost of Ruixin Fang. Fang later unveils the…
What age rating does Detention have?
Detention is rated TV-Y7. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 8+.
What is Detention about?
Detention starts at Greenwood High School in the 1990s. Yunxiang Liu, a transfer student, steps into the forbidden area on the campus by accident, where she encounters the ghost of Ruixin Fang. Fang later unveils the hidden history and trauma over the past...
How many seasons does Detention have?
Detention has 1 season covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.
Is there sex or nudity in Detention?
Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Detention.
How violent is Detention?
Violence isn't a standout concern across Detention per our reviewers.
Is the language in Detention appropriate for kids?
Strong language isn't flagged across Detention.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Detention?
Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across Detention.
What mature themes appear in Detention?
Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of Detention.
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