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Miss Seventeen
(Rated TV-PG, Reality TV, Where to watch: MTV)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 10, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 12. -
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Common Sense says
Well-meaning show with the usual reality TV drama.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 12–14
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What Parents Need to Know
About Miss Seventeen
Parents need to know that commercialism is a major component of the show and is basically an advertisement for Seventeen magazine. Product sponsors and MTV programs are featured prominently. Although the purpose of the show is to find a young female role model to put on the cover of Seventeen, drama often overshadows the message. One character has a breakdown onscreen. Another tells a story about her father's arrest and conviction of drug dealing and manslaughter.
Read our full review by Caroline Gates-Shannon
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about what makes a good role model. On the show, the girls' academic success and awards were integral to their selection as contestants. Now they are being judged, not only on their performance in competitions, but also on their day-to-day conduct. Is this fair -- why or why not? Does the show reinforce stereotypes about women (i.e. whenever you have many girls in tight quarters, drama and cattiness always ensue)? Families may also want to talk about how "real" reality TV is. Is it fair to assume that the actions of the girls featured on the show are an accurate portrayal of who they really are?
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- I rate this title on for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
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Role Models
I enjoy watching this show, I watch it every week with my mother and sister. At times the girls can be rude, or they make mistaks, but they are not approved of, and sometimes the mistakes they make or the way they behave causes them to leave. I enjoy this show because it show that there are mature and sweet girls out there.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
This is a solid show
I like this show, because although it is a reality show, it gives a sense of true workmanship and I think that it an important issue for all ages.
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
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