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Scarred

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

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 16, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 15.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    Hyped footage of teen injuries hurts to watch.

Why We Rated This off for Ages 15 and Under

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Teens fool around or play and then get hurt. While some teens speak about the incidents with regret, some seem quite proud of their injuries -- which might send a message to other teens that getting hurt is cool.
  • Violence:

    Shows real people (mostly teen boys) getting seriously injured while playing around. Wounds, blood, bones -- everything is shown in up-close detail.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    There's plenty of swearing, though the harsher words are bleeped.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Scarred

Parents need to know that this series inspired by Internet video clips opens with a viewer warning because so much of the footage of real people (mostly teen boys) getting injured while skateboarding, wrestling, and doing other physical stunts ends in horrible injury. While all of the participants live to tell their tales, the accidents involve complex fractures, deep wounds, and plenty of blood. While the injured folks often express regret, they also convey a sense of pride in their injuries -- not the best message for other teens who might be watching. Plenty of cursing accompanies the accidents, but the harsher words are bleeped.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the increasing popularity of viral, user-generated Internet video clips. How do these videos get started? Do you think the participants try stunts like the ones shown here just so they can gain notoriety online? Does it work? Are scars and injuries something to be proud of? Parents may want to remind teens not to try tricks like these at home, no matter what.

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 4.0

    ahhhhhhhhh!!!!!

    i saw this with my best friend and i was like holy crap! it is pretty crazy some thing that these guys good show though but sorta scary/weird

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Michigan
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 3.0

    THIS SHOW IS FOR MATURE AND SMART PEOPLE ONLY

    Can be disturbing and Gory. Though it can be a fun show to watch. The way thing happen or guys goofing around.

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Tennessee
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    okay... I LOVE IT!!!!

    This is my favorite show ever. it shows you that you shouls wear a helmet, so it teaches. And it is funny. and the host ( jacoby dakota shaddix , lead singer of papa roach) is really hott!!! lol thats just ,my opinion so dont freak out at me 4 that. i sy, there is no problem with it and i encurage people to watch it, if you dont like it. kwit dissin it and turn the channel to barney.

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Missouri
    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 0.0

    This makes my butt pucker

    Ok I'm a grown adult and the very first time that I seen this show, I didnt last that long. I seen a couple of things that happened on there and it turned my stomach. This is not for the younger crowd but then again I dont think it is good for the older crowd.

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

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