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Ladette to Lady

(Rated TV-14, Reality TV, Starring Liz Brewer, Gill Harbord, Kate Forrester, Where to watch: Sundance Channel)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 14.

  • Is it any good?

    2.0

  • Common Sense says

    Crass British makeover show polishes rough gals.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Raises questions about stereotypical assumptions of what a woman "should" be. While the contestants' attempts at refinement are earnest, some of them fail at what should be easy tasks. And they have some pretty bad habits to begin with, from swearing to partying.

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.

  • Sex:

    Several of the ladettes are promiscuous; one talks about the 100 men she's slept with.

  • Language:

    "F--k" is bleeped; "crap" and "s--t" aren't.

  • Consumerism:

    In one episode, a Corona bottle can be seen.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    The girls like to hit the local pubs and drink.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Ladette to Lady

Parents need to know that this British makeover show, like many American reality series, centers around a group of so-called misfits attempting to make themselves over into swans. In this case, a group of loud, party-loving British tomboys attempt to learn social graces through a series of "home-ec" challenges. While the show can be entertaining -- and the truth is that the contestants can use a bit of edge-polishing -- it raises some questions about the cultural definition of femininity and what it means to be a "lady."

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the appeal of makeover shows. Why do we like watching people get transformed on TV? Do all (or any) of the people on these shows need to be made over? Who decides what the ideal is when it comes to others' behavior, appearance, and dress? How is that ideal different for men and women? What tests would you use to "prove" that someone is a lady?
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