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Meet My Folks

(Rated TV-14, Reality TV, Starring Matthew Parrott, Where to watch: MyNetworkTV)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 16, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 15.

  • Is it any good?

    1.0

  • Common Sense says

    Dump this reality show for objectifying women.

Why We Rated This off for Ages 15 and Under

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    The series makes a woman the object of a weekend-long competition, in which she gets little say in which contestant wins her supposed affections. Most of the show focuses on unearthing secrets from the guys' pasts rather than on getting to know their personalities. The young woman and her parents often seem to revel in the guys' obvious discomfort and take advantage of the opportunity to make them do humiliating things.

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.

  • Sex:

    Occasional kissing and mention of sexual experience, habits, and desires. In confessionals, contestants brag about being good kissers or good in bed, but the references are vague. Some skimpy swimsuits/clothes, hot tub scenes, etc.

  • Language:

    "Damn," "hell," etc. Stronger words are bleeped.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Social drinking.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Meet My Folks

Parents need to know that this uncomfortable reality series -- which follows three men competing for an exotic vacation with a young woman they've just met -- doesn't do women any favors. The "prize" has little say in which suitor her parents choose to accompany her (which is perhaps why some are quick to offer harsh criticisms of both the winner and their parents' decision process). And the parents often take advantage of their position, asking the contestants to do embarrassing things, combing their pasts for dirty secrets, and bringing in family, friends, and ex-girlfriends to spill even more. All of this -- in addition to the guys' obvious discomfort -- is played for humor. Plus, there's flirting, social drinking, skimpy outfits, and lots of talk about sexuality, including bragging about performance.

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  • Families can talk about the popularity of reality shows. What makes reality TV such a draw? What, if anything, is real about these shows? Also, how likely do you think people are to find real, lasting love on a reality show? Can the contestants really get to know each other in front of a camera? What impression do shows like this one give viewers about dating and love? What messages do they send about sexuality?
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