Content guide
Mild — okay from about 9+
Modern Family S10 E8, “Kids These Days”, scores 2/5 for violence, 2/5 for sex and 1/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 2/5 — Mild — okay from about 9+. Haley needs a little motherly advice from Claire as she considers her future with Dylan and her career. Meanwhile, Jay and Cam's less than politically correct coaching style earns them a class on sensitivity from Manny and Phil; and Mitch runs into Phil's nemesis, Gil, at an unlikely Place.
Across the episode we counted 9 flagged moments in 3 themes: Sex & hookups (6); Nudity & bodies (1); Violence & injury (2). 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+Violence, sex talk, nudity in live-action sitcom.
Parents need to know that Modern Family S10 E8, "Kids These Days", 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 violence & injury (moderate, in dialogue). Violence is mild but includes Come in, we're celebrating! And bring a knife so we can cut this into 20 pieces! Coach…. Sexual content is mild but includes Um, hi! What are you doing here? I needed some sexy clothes, so I asked Gloria to help…; Didn't realize there were no breasts! (laughter) - Am I right?! - Oh, hey. 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 6 moments
How Sex & hookups shows up in Modern Family S10 E8:
Um, hi! What are you doing here? I needed some sexy clothes, so I asked Gloria to help me shop.
Okay, I can't watch this anymore! Mom, please don't take this personally, but I was shopping with Gloria today because I wanted to find something sexy for my weekend away with Bill, and that's more her thing.
I guess I don't really feel like you're comfortable with my sexuality.
You and Haley can talk about guys and sex, but you still see me as a 12-year-old.
Um, can I just say, I am so comfortable with your sexuality.
Her sexual awakening has been tough on all of us.
Nudity & bodies 1 moment
How Nudity & bodies shows up in Modern Family S10 E8:
Didn't realize there were no breasts! (laughter) - Am I right?! - Oh, hey.
Violence & injury 2 moments
How Violence & injury shows up in Modern Family S10 E8:
Come in, we're celebrating! And bring a knife so we can cut this into 20 pieces! Coach Tucker, students are a "protected class" and it is not okay for you, an elite white man of privilege, to bully them.
Can I just say that if I had my gun in my purse, I would shoot myself.
Watch With The Kids · Your kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.