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Exiled

(Rated TV-PG, Reality TV, Where to watch: MTV, Online)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 14.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Former Sweet 16ers finally learn a lesson.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 14 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The goal is to teach these often spoiled, out-of-touch young adults lessons about life, and they do seem to learn some. That said, the parents send their kids around the world to educate them rather than teach them these lessons themselves. Various cultures and their values, rituals, and routines are featured, but they're frequently presented as stereotypically primitive.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    A few scenes show live animals being sacrificed as part of local rituals or cut up for food preparation.

  • Sex:

    Some native costumes reveal a lot of skin, but it's not intended to be sexual (and no nudity is shown).

  • Language:

    Audible language includes words like "hell," "ass," and "damn." Scenes from the original Super Sweet 16 series contain bleeped-out expletives.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Exiled

Parents need to know that this spin-off of My Super Sweet 16 -- which, in an attempt to see if the former spoiled-rotten birthday bashers can outgrow their bratty behavior, follows them as they're shipped off to foreign countries to live with indigenous tribes -- is much more worthwhile than its parent show. It focuses on change for the better, rather than temper tantrums and entitlement. That said, there are some brief scenes from the kids' earlier MTV appearances that include strong language and other rude behavior, and some of the frustrated "exilees" are likely to mouth off as well. Some of the tribal rituals include animal sacrifices, which could be disturbing to sensitive viewers.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about whether reality shows can really help people improve their lives. Can people can truly change after only one week of living a different life? Why do you think the producers chose to send these kids to remote locations -- to help them or to make the show more appealing to viewers? Families can also discuss how different cultures are presented in the media. How can the media avoid stereotypes while still highlighting other cultures' unique characteristics and challenges?
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    rainrider778
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it 3.0

    Now this is a good show

    sweet 16ers get a taste of real life .It's so fun watching brats suffer in 3rd world countries.

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