Is 60 Minutes appropriate for children?

# 60 Minutes Parent Guide 60 Minutes is a news magazine program with a TV-PG rating that's generally appropriate for older children. It covers serious news topics, politics, and current events without violence, profanity, or sexual content. However, some stories may address mature or disturbing real-world issues, so previewing episodes first helps determine if specific segments suit your child's age and sensitivity level.

What age is 60 Minutes suitable for?

Our verdict for 60 Minutes is: Generally safe. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is 60 Minutes safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

🔫

Violence

Mild

🗣️

Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

None

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Horror / Scary

None

About this TV show

Type

TV Show

Released

1968

Rating

TV-PG

Genre

News

Synopsis

America's popular television News magazine in which an ever changing team of CBS News correspondents contribute segments ranging from hard news coverage to politics to lifestyle and pop culture.

Stimulus level

Low stimulus

This is a news magazine show with calm, conversational pacing and serious journalistic tone, though it's designed for adult audiences and contains mature subject matter inappropriate for infants and toddlers.

Stimulus rating reflects pacing, visual complexity, and sensory intensity — factors associated with attention development in children under 3. Learn more

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

With parent

Ages 9–12

Yes

Ages 13+

Yes

Where to watch

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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