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True Life
(Rated TV-PG, Reality TV, Where to watch: MTV)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 15. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Gritty -- but provoking -- reality show.
updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 15–18
What to watch out for
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What Parents Need to Know
About True Life
Parents need to know that these installments feature mature material: In one episode, a man makes money by donating sperm, and in another a pregnant teen struggles to retain custody of her child. You may see drinking, smoking, and (bleeped out) swearing.
Read our full review by Kate Pavao
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about this show's purpose. There is certainly a voyeuristic element as we watch people in often desperate situations -- but is there something to be learned from their stories, too? Do you care more about an issue -- such as teen pregnancy, drug addiction, tolerance -- after seeing real people struggling with it?
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Lives in FloridaI rate this title iffy for age 12 and give ithi
Lives in MinnesotaI rate this title on for age 10 and give itWOW!
I think that this is a really good show because they have diffrent type of episodes and it has atleast 3 people that have that problem! I learned alot out of this show! I think MTV should keep on making new ones!
Lives in TexasI rate this title on for age 14 and give itAn example of quality reality TV
This show is an example of quality reality television. It deals with real people in real situations. Whether it's dealing with a teen pregnancy, coming out, or even being Autistic, it's on this show. The content on the show is for made for mature teens. Many episodes could be rated TV-PG, while the more mature ones could be rated TV-14. Overall, if you want quality reality television made for teens, this show is for you.
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