'My New BFF' is a show that I enjoy, but is it appropriate? No. Verbal Abuse between contestants and disrespect towards others not just from contestant to contestant but from Paris to contestant. The contestants are supposed to love Paris, but if Paris doesn't love them they are all ok with it. They admire an awful role model like herself, getting famous for nothing (except being an heiress) and then getting out of jail because of her money and fame. Consumerism, yep. It's obvious. Language: Of course. Many slurs that don't just SEEM disrespful, they are 100 percent wrong and mean. Drinking socially. Messages are awful. If Paris doesn't like you, you're gone. Doesn't that seem a tad shallow?
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Paris Hilton's My New BFF
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Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 14. -
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Common Sense says
Vapid reality contest reinforces shallow values.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 14 and Under
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What Parents Need to Know
About Paris Hilton's My New BFF
Parents need to know that the overall message here -- that being fabulous in Paris Hilton's eyes requires a girl (or guy) to look hot, party hard, and work the red carpet -- is troubling, to say the least. Paris says she's looking for a classy friend who can show she's "real," too, but outward appearances seem far more important. There's also some light swearing (Paris and her prospective friends regularly refer to each other as "bitches," but "s--t" and "f--k" are bleeped) and moderate luxury brand name-dropping. Teen girls, especially, will soak this up, so parents -- beware.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about whether Paris really needs to launch a televised search for a new best friend -- and whether she might have other motivations, too. After all, is it really possible to find someone you connect with on a "best friend" level through an overproduced reality show that doesn't provide time for any real intimacy? Teens: Do you admire Paris in general, and would you want to be her constant companion? Why or why not? Who are your best friends? What qualities do they have that make them so special to you?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title off for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
Disrespectful to some, not the best in quality, but ok
- I rate this title off for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
Paris does sexual behavior with women, one male contestant wearing makeup and explaining that he represents both male and female. Bad language including B*tch and F*ck.
- I rate this title off for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
thats (not) hawt
funny to make fun of!! i watch it because its addicting and interesting. not because i think paris is my idol or anything...
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
GREAT
This show is really good! I would try not to miss any of the episodes! It is about Paris Hilton and she goes on a search to see who has it to be her new best friend! Every week they have this game where each of the contestants compete and who ever one got to do something fun with Paris! This show also shows another side of Paris because all we see is this bad girl and when she really isent!
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
addicting to watch
this show is really fun to watch and after you have watched a few shows it is really hard to stop watching
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| 100% | of parents don't feel there are good role models |
| 100% | of parents don't think the messages are positive |
| 100% | of parents say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking |
| 100% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
| 100% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
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