Hunting in rough but tender adventure show with lessons.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 13+?
Any Positive Content?
Violence & Scariness
a little
Animals are hunted and killed. There's an emphasis on sustenance hunting, or "harvesting" of animals, as deemed appropriate by the Wildlife Bureau. Animals are skinned and dressed in this show; some blood and gore.
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Surviving the elements in the wilds of Alaska takes skill and knowledge, some of which is relayed in this show. People hunt and dress large game, pitch tents, see signs of wildlife by reading the scat, navigate by reading the rivers, and build shelters together.
Positive Messages
some
Keep a cool head—it pays off in the long run. Be grateful for what you are given. Prevention is key to keeping small problems in check. People have choices about the life they live. Relationships are a dance. Stay flexible. Plan ahead. Be a light, not a drag. Overcome obstacles. Push yourself beyond what you think you can do. Don't be afraid to get stronger by taking risks. Do what needs to be done. Hard work pays dividends.
Positive Role Models
a little
People in this show are generally patient with their loved ones, showing them how to gain skills even when they're under pressure.
Diverse Representations
a little
A featured cast member who lives a nomadic lifestyle identifies as a member of the Mi'kmaq Indian tribe. The other people in the show are generally White. Women hunt, build, and carry heavy loads alongside the men in the show, but they do not feature as large as the males in this show.
Parents need to know that Life Before Zero: Next Generation is a follow-up to the show Life Below Zero that also focuses on people who try to survive in the Alaskan wilderness. Some of the people in this show have been raised to hunt and live in rugged, outdoor circumstances. Others are escaping the city to challenge themselves. These variances in experience correlate with their tribulations; those who have experience and a connection with nature tend to fare better in extreme circumstances. People use rifles and bow and arrows to kill their prey. Some gore can be seen when cast members prepare their kill for transport or consumption. Positive messages run strong in this show: Having integrity and persevering are cornerstone themes.
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What's the Story?
In LIFE BELOW ZERO: NEXT GENERATION, individuals, couples, and families are readying for the long Alaskan winter. Some want to leave the electrical and water grid entirely; others are already living off the grid. Some are in the process of hunting the food that will sustain them; others are teaching their loved ones how to prepare for life in the wilderness. How will they fare? Will they learn the lessons they're seeking?
This surprisingly philosophical survival show takes time to address the reasons people choose to escape civilization. In Life Before Zero: Next Generation, people walk their talk, sometimes falling down while they aspire to survive in the winter wilds of the northernmost state in the U.S.
Families with teens can get a lot out of this show, especially when considering what it takes to get food on the table, wood in the stove, and a roof over one's head. Not suited for those who are sensitive to seeing animals being hurt, or those averse to big game hunting.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about perseverance in Life Before Zero: Next Generation. What would happen to the people on this show if they didn't follow through with what they started? What is survival all about?
It takes tremendous courage to hunt large game and face the elements the way the men, women, and children do in this show. How do people living in the wild keep themselves safe in the face of danger?
People are shown hunting for their food in this show. What does integrity mean for the hunter? Is there a difference between hunting for food and hunting for sport?
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