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Problem Child 2

1991

Junior and his father, Ben, move from Cold River to Mortville. Junior becomes threatened by Ben's desire to date again and find a new mother for Junior, and sabotages each of his dates.

Ages 13+Source checked

Why this age? Frequent dangerous pranks, bullying, cruelty, gross-out humor, sabotage, explosives, and some mature romantic/innuendo themes make this better suited to teens than young children. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age13+

Strongest cautions

  • Violence4/5
  • Romance3/5
  • Strong language3/5

Strongest positives

  • Creativity & curiosity3/5
  • Kindness & empathy2/5
  • Positive messages2/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Incidental product placement consistent with early 90s cinema.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

Includes slapstick injuries, some focus on medical procedures, and implied vomiting scenes.

Strong language3/5
Why this rating?

Includes frequent mild-to-moderate language, name-calling, and insults.

Romance3/5
Why this rating?

Adult dating, romantic rivalry, a proposal, and a possible wedding are central to the story, though romance is played mainly for comedy.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Not inherently scary, though some scenes involving character distress or extreme behavior might be mildly intense for young children.

Sexual content & nudity2/5
Why this rating?

Contains suggestive humor, innuendo, and crude jokes about physical appearance and medical scenarios.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Adults may be shown drinking socially, but substance use is minor and not central to the story.

Violence4/5
Why this rating?

Frequent slapstick harm and dangerous pranks include taping someone up, a falling satellite dish, food fights, sabotage, and explosive wedding-cake mayhem.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience1/5
Why this rating?

Characters are persistent, though mostly in the pursuit of mischief.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

The children devise elaborate pranks, schemes, and improvised solutions, although many are destructive or unethical.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Limited in terms of diverse representation beyond standard 90s cast compositions.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Kindness is shown between the father and son eventually, but the film relies on conflict.

Positive messages2/5
Why this rating?

The story ultimately supports honesty, family connection, apology, and accepting children, but often treats manipulation and cruelty as jokes.

Good role models1/5
Why this rating?

Junior and Trixie are resourceful but engage in harmful deception and sabotage; adults provide mixed examples, with limited responsible guidance.

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  1. What was the most imaginative idea in the story, and what would you add to it?
  2. How did the story handle conflict or violence? Did the characters have other choices?
  3. Which choice in Problem Child 2 would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Problem Child 2, and what caused that change?
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