Is Diary of a Future President appropriate for children?

**Diary of a Future President** follows a 12-year-old Cuban-American girl navigating middle school while dreaming of political leadership. It's a lighthearted comedy with no violence, inappropriate language, or sexual content, making it ideal for children ages 10 and up who enjoy coming-of-age stories with positive messages.

What age is Diary of a Future President suitable for?

Our verdict for Diary of a Future President is: Generally safe. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Diary of a Future President safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Mild

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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

2020

Rating

TV-PG

Genre

Comedy, Kids

Synopsis

Told from the narration of her diary, 12-year-old Cuban-American Elena navigates the ups and downs of middle school and begins her journey to become the future president of the United States.

Cast

Tess Romero

Elena

Charlie Bushnell

Bobby

Selenis Leyva

Gabi

Michael Weaver

Sam

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

Medium stimulus

This is a live-action comedy show for older children (ages 10+) with standard TV pacing, dialogue-driven humor, and moderate visual changes — not designed 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

🎬 Find on Amazon

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