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Young Love (2023) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

The Young family – millennial parents Stephen and Angela, their daughter Zuri and her pet cat Rocky – juggle careers, marriage, parenthood, social issues and multi-generational dynamics while striving to make a better life for themselves.

TV-PG • 2023 • 1 season

Age
8+

Based on the Oscar-winning short 'Hair Love,' this animated series follows the everyday life of the Young family as they navigate careers, marriage, and parenting in Chicago. The series earns its TV-PG rating for occasional mild language, suggestive humor, and mature thematic content. Parents should be aware of infrequent profanity like 'ass' and 'hell,' as well as some social drinking by the adult characters. The show also includes… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Kid Cudi
Kid Cudi
Issa Rae
Issa Rae
Loretta Devine
Loretta Devine
Harry Lennix
Harry Lennix
Tamar Braxton
Tamar Braxton
Brooke Monroe Conaway
Brooke Monroe Conaway
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Is Young Love appropriate for kids?

Based on the Oscar-winning short 'Hair Love,' this animated series follows the everyday life of the Young family as they navigate careers, marriage, and parenting in Chicago. The series earns its TV-PG rating for occasional mild language, suggestive humor, and mature thematic… Read more — free account

Content severity in Young Love Sign up for season-by-season breakdown

Substances Mild 2/10
Language Moderate 4/10
Sex/Nudity Mild 2/10
Violence/Gore Mild 2/10
Mature Themes Strong 6/10

Sex and nudity in Young Love

Mild sexual innuendo appears in a few episodes. One instance involves Angela's 'to-do' list which includes a humorous reference to a "bigger booty." Another scene features a child's drawing with a strategically placed cat censoring anatomy, played for a brief laugh.

Violence and gore in Young Love

Violence is infrequent and very mild, limited to highly stylized, cartoonish depictions without any blood or lasting injury. Characters may experience slapstick falls or minor, exaggerated mishaps, typical of animated family shows. There are no serious fights or graphic depictions of harm.

Language in Young Love

Mild profanity is used occasionally, including words like "hell," "damn," "ass," and "crap." These instances are infrequent and typically used in moments of frustration rather than as strong expletives.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Young Love

Mild depictions of alcohol use are present. Characters are occasionally seen drinking wine or beer in social settings, such as at a restaurant or during a party. This is typically brief and in the background, without any focus on intoxication.

Mature themes in Young Love

The season explores themes of financial stress as Stephen and Angela try to manage bills and pursue their careers. There are also themes of parental struggles, ambition, and the challenges of marriage, including mild marital friction and discussions about their relationship's future. Zuri's imaginative coping mechanisms with parental stress are also present.

Scary moments in Young Love

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Young Love 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Young Love appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Young Love is best for ages 8+. It's rated TV-PG. Based on the Oscar-winning short 'Hair Love,' this animated series follows the everyday life of the Young family as they navigate careers, marriage, and parenting in Chicago. The series earns its TV-PG rating for…

What age rating does Young Love have?

Young Love is rated TV-PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 8+.

What is Young Love about?

Based on the Oscar-winning short 'Hair Love,' this animated series follows the everyday life of the Young family as they navigate careers, marriage, and parenting in Chicago. The series earns its TV-PG rating for occasional mild language, suggestive humor, and mature thematic content. Parents should be aware of…

How many seasons does Young Love have?

Young Love has 1 season covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in Young Love?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Young Love.

How violent is Young Love?

Violence isn't a standout concern across Young Love per our reviewers.

Is the language in Young Love appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Young Love.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Young Love?

Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across Young Love.

What mature themes appear in Young Love?

Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of Young Love.

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