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."
Positive 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.