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Queen Bees

(Rated TV-PG, Reality TV, Starring Yoanna House, Michelle Callahan, Where to watch: The N, Online, Cell phone)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 14.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Naughty-to-nice challenge has mixed messages.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 14 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    The series presents some positive values as it encourages the girls to change their ways, but it waters the messages down by offering a cash prize as an incentive for altering negative behavior. The women are from various racial/ethnic backgrounds.
  • Violence:

    Some catty arguing and yelling. Some cast members talk about past incidents in which they hit, pushed, and fought as a way to get the upper hand.
  • Sex:

    Some references to being "sexy." One contestant lied to her boyfriend about being pregnant.
  • Language:

    Language includes words like "bitch," "ass," and "crap."
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Potential for cigarette and alcohol consumption.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Queen Bees

Parents need to know that this reality series attempts to make over young women (ages 18-20) who are known for their spoiled "mean girl" behavior. While the overall values presented in the show -- including the benefits of being a good person and looking within yourself to build self esteem -- are positive, the fact that the girls' main incentive to change their diva-like ways is a cash prize sends conflicting messages. There's also some yelling and arguing among the cast members, some generally catty behavior, some iffy language ("bitch," "ass," "crap"), and conversations about inappropriate behavior.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about whether reality shows can really help people improve their lives. Do you think these women will really be different when the series is over? Why are people willing to go on television and participate in normally private activities, like therapy sessions? Families can also discuss the young women's behavior. Teens: Do you recognize/relate to any of the things they do? Do you know anyone who acts like that? How do people react? What do you think motivates people to behave like this? Do you think reality shows that encourage positive values are as popular as those that promote negative ones? Why or why not?

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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 8
    Lives in Kansas
    I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it 4.0

    It can be funny.... (Finished)

    Sorry about the other one,my bad. Anyways Nick got my attention during The N on Nick At Nite special. It had Queen Bees on. I watched a few episodes,it was kinda iffy. One girl screamed at another girl after being kicked off (which is fake) and the girls write her a letter. She is not happy at the girls and one girl screams at her that they were trying to be nice. Then the girl that got the letter said after returning in the same episode,"You wrote me a letter,and that doesn't mean **** to me!" So kinda iffy but I still love it!

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 8
    Lives in Kansas
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

    It can be funny....

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Only reality show I like.

    Good but could be a bit better. 12+

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in Michigan
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 0.0

    The Worst Show ever...

    The-N cancels 'South Of nowhere' and Puts this garbage on! Come on! Spoiled brats getting paid to be nice..What?! That so wrong! Teens might like this..But I Sure dont..I Want REAL shows like South Of Nowhere BACK ON The-N. SAVE SPASHLEY!!! The-N needs to get with the program..Get REAL shows..Take off the garabe ones like Queen bees!

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Missouri
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 4.0

    Sme redeming qualities

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