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(Rated TV-PG, Drama, Where to watch: WB)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 14.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Sisters stick together through it all; teens OK.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Some sexual promiscuity, but not without discussion or emotional consequence; family members have strong ties.
  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    One night stands; cheating on boyfriend/girlfriend; a college girl has her first sexual experience in a dorm.
  • Language:

    "Bitch," "ass," and the like.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Some alcohol use.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Related

Parents need to know that the series addresses mature subjects, including promiscuity, virginity (and the loss thereof), and infidelity. The main characters are four sisters who often argue and trade insults but treat family relationships with the highest regard.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how teens treat their own sibling(s). Are the characters' relationships the kind teens should aspire to? Do teens consider their own sibling a friend?

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