Content guide
Mild — okay from about 8+
Young Sheldon S1 E12, “A Computer, a Plastic Pony, and a Case of Beer”, scores 2/5 for violence, 1/5 for sex and 1/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 2/5 — Mild — okay from about 8+. Sheldon asks for a computer and unknowingly sparks a heated argument between Mary and George Sr. over the family's finances.
Across the episode we counted 4 flagged moments in 3 themes: Violence & injury (1); Alcohol & drugs (2); Racism & slurs (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.
Watch for — every moment, theme by theme
Violence & injury 1 moment
How Violence & injury shows up in Young Sheldon S1 E12:
If you switched to Hawaiian Punch, we could live in a bigger house.
Alcohol & drugs 2 moments
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in Young Sheldon S1 E12:
You mean like the money you give to church? No, I mean like the money you give to the Lone Star Beer company.
He's getting a beer.
Racism & slurs 1 moment
How Racism & slurs shows up in Young Sheldon S1 E12:
Whoa, that's racist.
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