Common Sense Note

Parents need to know that this drama deals with issues of loss and abandonment. Carrie's mother has died, her grandmother has gone senile, and her relationship with her father has been absent until her teen years. Carrie takes risks while riding horses and skateboards behind a truck and car. Otherwise the messages are generally positive and Carrie's father, while a disciplinarian, is also patient and kind to her.

Sexual Content

A kiss by the bonfire and teens holding hands.

Violence

Carrie hitches a ride on her skateboard behind a truck and a car. She also takes risks when riding horses. Carrie's grandmother seems to be suffering from dementia; mentions of the loss of Carrie's mother.

Language

Carrie says: "this sucks!" a couple of times.

Social Behavior

Consistent with the series, a major theme is the power of animals to transform us and help us cope with life's tougher struggles.

Consumerism

iPod is mentioned. Carrie yearns for a new cell phone when hers breaks.

Drugs / Tobacco / Alcohol

Some of the cowboys appear to be drinking beers at dinner.