Common Sense Media Review
By Claire Crossman
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Food-centered parody court show teaches conflict resolution.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 5+?
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Where to Listen
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What’s It About?
Episodes of FOOD CRIMES feature one real life food-related conflict that either two children or a parent and child are experiencing. Conflicts include: someone drinking another person's milkshake, a parent wanting their kid to eat a food they don't like, and siblings fighting over snacks. Once the situation is introduced by the "plaintiff" and "defendant," two "lawyers", voiced by actors, create a dramatized courtroom exchange. A judge and the kids involved contribute to the arguments throughout the episode, and once the case is closed, other kids join in on the conversation by giving their opinion on the ruling. Cases always end in a positive outcome, teaching kids how to resolve conflict peacefully and respectfully.
Is It Any Good?
While it doesn't aim to be an educational podcast, this show explores debate and resolution skills valuable to anyone, no matter their age. Food Crimes proves to young listeners that disagreement doesn't need to lead to fighting, but can instead be constructive, fun and peaceful. Parents will enjoy the life lessons this podcast helps teach their kids, as well as the healthy way it models conflict resolution. Episodes are both entertaining and short enough to keep the attention span of younger listeners. This show is perfect for kids who love to debate and share their strong opinions. Even if your child doesn't aspire to become a lawyer, it gives them helpful communication skills they can use at any phase of life.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how Food Crimes gives kids a chance to speak up about something that is bothering them. Other than your family, do you have a trusted adult you can talk to if something is wrong?
Sometimes we hurt someone's feelings without meaning to do so. What kind of apology would make you feel better if you were the one who was hurt? What are some ways you can apologize when you hurt someone else's feelings?
The lawyers in this show interrupt each other sometimes, cutting off someone else's sentence. What are some ways you can try to hold your thoughts in without interrupting others? How can you practice listening before responding or reacting? What are some ideas you got from listening to the show?
Each episode features kids who disagree on a specific food-related topic. What are some things you disagree with your friends or family about? Did this show teach you some respectful ways to disagree without fighting?
Podcast Details
- Release date: May 27, 2021
- Genre: Entertainment
- Average Run Time: 20 minutes
- Website: https://pinna.fm/library/kids-shows/pinna-podcasts/food-crimes
- Production Company and Network: Pinna
- Pricing structure: Free to try, Paid (Only a limited number of shows are available for free on listening platforms. In order to get access to all shows you must subscribe on available listening apps for $3.99/month or subscribe to the Pinna app for full access to all shows for $71.88/year or $7.99/month.)
- Topics: Cooking and Baking
- Last updated: January 11, 2024
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