This show is mainly fashion. It's just another reality show, another brick in the wall persay. It's just fluff for your brain. It also teaches girls bad body image because in one episode the women focused on what they hated about themselves. Some of their outfits are very provacative and the challenges iffy.
Tools for this page
America's Next Top Model
-
Is it age appropriate?
About our ratings(Flash is loading. If this text does not disappear you need to install the latest flash version)
Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 16; suggested age 14. -
Is it any good?
-
Common Sense says
A guilty pleasure in model form -- OK for teens.
updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 14–16
What to watch out for
-
Violence:
-
Sex:
-
Language:
-
Consumerism:
-
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
What Parents Need to Know
About America's Next Top Model
Parents need to know that despite talk of modeling "talent," this is a show in which women are judged ultimately on their appearance. Contestants are often shown making disparaging comments about one another. There has been a same-sex kiss between two contestants, and a girl has cheated on her boyfriend. One contestant talks about being a "fornicator." Product placement and tie-ins figure prominently; Cover Girl (a sponsor of the show) is referenced regularly. Although host Tyra Banks stresses that the most beautiful contestant won't necessarily win, the women are still judged on their looks and how well they photograph.
Read our full review by Caroline Gates-Shannon
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about how important beauty is to a person's success. What messages does the show send about body image? Do shows like this make girls feel bad about themselves? Parents might also discuss the role of makeup, lighting, airbrushing, etc. in creating the images that teens see in magazines.
Want more? Get Common Sense recommendations delivered to your inbox.
You are now subscribed to the Common Sense weekly newsletter!
To write reviews and create a public profile, complete your account set-up here.
Our Members Say
See all 40 member reviews
Most Recent Reviews
Lives in MinnesotaI rate this title iffy for age 11 and give itOkay show...
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
It's Tyra Mail!
Great show and getting greater. Watch it with your kids and it can help with body image and self esteem--to help them to not think this is the ideal. Some of it is way too over the top and catty. Could be a great educational tool. Tyra seems to be trying to show that a woman can be gorgeous no matter her size.
- Lives in VirginiaI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Woo Hoo!
This show rocks! But Tyra makes the dumbest decisions. I think it's good for anyone 8+ to really see that a model's life is not glamorous all the time. There are cat fights, but they aren't glorified, they are shown in a bad light, which may teach kids not to fight. For a more realistic glimpse into the modeling world, I would reccomend Australia's Next Top Model or Britain's Next Top Model.
- Lives in MichiganI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
pretty good show to watch with your mom. those who like this will like project runway.
- Lives inI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Tyra is great
Tyra's show is great that they picture black girls as beautiful instead of ugly. And, they try to not make the models anorexic. So, this show is good.
Give Recommendations, Get Them, Too!
Become a member and get recommendations from other parents based on your child's age.
Already a member? Log in
Our Members Rate It
Have You Seen It? 
For Your Family
Get age-based recommendations for your kids:
Customize based on your child's age
