Content guide
Mild — okay from about 9+
Modern Family S2 E12, “Our Children, Ourselves”, scores 1/5 for violence, 2/5 for sex and 2/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 2/5 — Mild — okay from about 9+. Claire and Phil want Alex to relax a little about her studies, but then they start questioning their own intellectual drives. Meanwhile, Gloria tries to befriend another nice couple, much to Jay's chagrin, and Mitch and Cam run into and old female flame of Mitchell's, only to make a disturbing discovery.
Across the episode we counted 5 flagged moments in 3 themes: Sex & hookups (2); Alcohol & drugs (2); Homophobic jokes (1). Every moment below is either a direct quote from the episode transcript or a short description of what happens on screen, so you can decide before you press play.
Parents need to know
Age 9+Sex talk, homophobic jokes, drinking in live-action sitcom.
Parents need to know that Modern Family S2 E12, "Our Children, Ourselves", is a live-action sitcom episode. The series is known for family-first; adult plots are talked around rather than shown. Scores low: the strongest thing we found is sex & hookups (moderate, in dialogue). Sexual content is mild but includes It's not It's just a little - You don't need to - I wouldn't even "Little Slugger"? I'm…. Some mild language appears in the dialogue. This episode includes homophobic jokes — for example, You're so gay you can't even think of real girls' names. Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — Well, actually - What? At our 10-year reunion we got a little drunk started reminiscing,…. Every flagged moment below is a direct quote from the transcript or a short description of what happens on screen.
Watch for — every moment, theme by theme
Sex & hookups 2 moments
How Sex & hookups shows up in Modern Family S2 E12:
It's not It's just a little - You don't need to - I wouldn't even "Little Slugger"? I'm just gonna go and let you two catch up, so Um S'up? I never realized you ever had sex with a girl.
I never realized you ever had sex with a girl.
Alcohol & drugs 2 moments
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in Modern Family S2 E12:
Well, actually - What? At our 10-year reunion we got a little drunk started reminiscing, one thing led to another You went back? I think I just wanted to see if I could.
You may be cool, but I'm wine cooler.
Homophobic jokes 1 moment
How Homophobic jokes shows up in Modern Family S2 E12:
You're so gay you can't even think of real girls' names.
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