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Pageant Place

(Rated TV-PG, Reality TV, Starring Donald Trump, Tara Conner, Rachel Smith, 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 13; suggested age 13.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Trump's beauty queen reality show is tame for MTV.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 13 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The show highlights occasional arguments and cattiness between the women. But generally they get along and respect each other. Different races/ethnicities are represented.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.

  • Sex:

    Some discussions about guys and romance. Long-distance relationships are discussed. Modeling shoots include women in bikinis and men with bare chests.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    The series' main goal is to improve the image of the Miss Universe Organization; it's a promotional vehicle for the organization and for Donald Trump.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Tara Conner is a recovering alcoholic and drug addict. The show contains frequent discussions about the scandal surrounding her addiction, as well as her stint in rehab. Alcohol is occasionally visible at mealtimes.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Pageant Place

Parents need to know that although this series about beauty pageant winners doesn't have the kind of over-the-top behavior typical of many other reality shows, some of the subject matter is probably still too mature for tweens and younger kids. There are discussions about the widely reported substance abuse problems of 2006 Miss USA Tara Conner, women appear in bikinis during photo shoots, and there's some cattiness -- but it's decidedly tame for MTV.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how the media typically portrays pageant contestants and winners. What stereotypes are often associated with "beauty queens"? How accurate do you think they are? Do you think that pageants today are truly about more than looks? Why or why not? Families can also discuss the consequences of alcohol and drug abuse. Should everyone who gets help get a second chance?
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