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Born Country

(Rated NR, Reality TV, Starring Damen Hattori, Billy Mains, Derek Whitis, Where to watch: CMT)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 10, age appropriate for kids over 15; suggested age 12.

  • Is it any good?

    2.0

  • Common Sense says

    Mediocre reality show doesn't offer anything new.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 12–15

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    The series plays up conflict and emotions between the people onscreen. People make critical/derogatory comments about others, both to their faces and in side interviews. A case could be made that the show stereotypes the kinds of people who enjoy pastimes like karaoke, line dancing, and monster truck rallies.

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.

  • Sex:

    References to how "sexy" a person looks.

  • Language:

    Occasional expletives like "damn," "bitch," and "ass."

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Some scenes show adults drinking at bars and parties.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Born Country

Parents need to know that this docu-reality series includes occasional strong language ("bitch," "ass," etc.) and social drinking. It's also plagued by the excessive conflict and emotional exploitation typical of reality TV. People often make derogatory and/or critical comments about others, both to their faces and in confessional asides (for example, a young boy tells his mom she should jog to lose some weight), and there's virtually no positive material to offset the negative.

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  • Families can talk about the popularity of reality TV. What do viewers find so appealing about reality shows? Do you think they give an accurate view of real life? Why or why not? How much of what viewers see in these shows do you think is exaggerated for entertainment or edited to present a particular point of view? Families can also discuss how shows like this one reflect certain groups in society. Does this series seem stereotypical in any way? If so, how? What impressions does it give the general public about country culture?
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