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Reunited: The Real World

(Rated TV-14, Reality TV, Where to watch: MTV, Online)
  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 17, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 16.
  • Is it any good?

    1.0
  • Common Sense says

    Same reality show antics, just five years later.

Why We Rated This off for Ages 16 and Under

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Participants come off as rather shallow and frequently wallow in petty issues. Even cast members who have supposedly changed over time seem easily drawn back into the reality TV drama that includes back biting, insults, cliqueish behavior, and drunken silliness.
  • Violence:

    Lots of angry confrontations and threatening behavior.
  • Sex:

    Lots of sexual tension, making out, scenes of couples in bed, one-night stands, cheating, etc. Discussion of sexual behavior, including homosexuality, threesomes, etc. Some discussion of forcible sexual advances.
  • Language:

    Constant cursing, though most is muted. Words like "hell" aren't censored.
  • Consumerism:

    The Vegas series prominently features The Palms casino, where the cast lives. Other Vegas establishments, like restaurants and bars, are seen onscreen.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Cast members seem to drink constantly, often to obvious drunkeness. Some smoke.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Reunited: The Real World

Parents need to know that, like its parent show The Real World, this reality series thrives on arguments, partying, hookups, and struggles with emotional issues. Drinking is constant and often results in drunken silliness or confrontation. One-night stands are also common, as are scenes of couples in bed together or making out (sometimes in flashbacks). Some cast members are outright rude to one another, and angry confrontations about everything from which room someone will sleep in to whether or not someone forcibly kissed someone else are standard fare. Young viewers will get confusing messages about both appropriate behavior and finding respectful ways to disagree or otherwise resolve conflicts.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the appeal of voyeuristic reality shows like this. Why do people watch? Is it to feel better about their own lives by comparison? Families who've seen the original Real World episodes featuring the cast can talk about how the housemates have (or haven't) changed. Is it more or less than you would have expected? Have you ever reconnected with someone and been happy or unhappy that you did? Have you ever avoided someone you recognized because you didn't want to deal with unresolved issues? How can parents help teens deal with relationships dissolving or transforming over time?

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