The story theme is very admirable, namely, that earnest people should be trusted even though they aren’t perfect. Jack tries diligently to win Ben’s trust and the other Indian Guide dads encourage him to persevere. He sincerely loves Sandra and wants to make her happy. Unfortunately, he moves in with her on an experimental basis to test their compatibility and win Ben’s acceptance. In one intimate scene, sexual relations are implied to follow and their premarital cohabitation is nonchalantly portrayed as routine and acceptable. No sex scenes or nudity are shown, but a few mild slang words for sex, genitals and excretion are used. Ben is worldly wise beyond his years because he has been watching the Donahue and Geraldo TV shows. MAN OF THE HOUSE carries a positive message of trust and shows men who love and care for their sons. However, the implication that premarital cohabitation is acceptable unhappily mars this fun, uplifting film.