Sometimes ANTM shows girls fighting or cussing, but there is probably only like one fight a cycle that's really bad. In one cycle, two girls, Kim and Sarah, have a lesbian romance, and not only this but there are a lot of "being sexy" or "sex" lessons on the show for the models. Tyra also says she accepts everyone, but when girls aren't a size 0 she critisizes them and tells them to loose weight. So sometimes, maybe once a cycle, the show isn't really for teens or kids. But other than those minor problems, the show is amazing and one of my addictions.
America's Next Top Model
(Rated TV-PG, Reality TV, Starring J. Alexander, Nigel Barker, Tyra Banks, Where to watch: CW, VH1, DVD, Online)
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Is it age appropriate?
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Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
A guilty pleasure in model form -- OK for teens.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 14–16
What to watch out for
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of America's Next Top Model was written by Caroline Gates-Shannon
Parents need to know that despite talk of modeling "talent," this is a show in which women are judged ultimately on their appearance. Contestants are often shown making disparaging comments about one another. There has been a same-sex kiss between two contestants, and a girl has cheated on her boyfriend. One contestant talks about being a "fornicator." Product placement and tie-ins figure prominently; Cover Girl (a sponsor of the show) is referenced regularly. Although host Tyra Banks stresses that the most beautiful contestant won't necessarily win, the women are still judged on their looks and how well they photograph.
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What’s the Story?
AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL sends 13 women from around the United States down the runway in the hopes of being crowned America's Next Top Model and winning lucrative modeling and cosmetics contracts and a magazine fashion spread. Each week, another model hopeful is eliminated in a competition. Judges -- including hostess Tyra Banks and a revolving panel that includes fashion/modeling icons like Twiggy, J. Alexander, Nigel Barker, and Jay Manuel -- rate the contestants on runway ability and appearance in photographs. Between being photographed and walking the runway, the contestants make friends and enemies with one another, adding to the show's drama.
Is It Any Good?
The competition aspect of America's Next Top Model is entertaining, and viewers are likely to find some of the characters interesting and engaging. Contestants come from a variety of ethnic groups and socioeconomic backgrounds, and several talk about seeing modeling as a way to overcome their difficult circumstances. This nod to diversity is definitely a step forward and has the potential of creating talking points for parents and teens -- highlighting the very different and unique faces of beauty.
But parents can expect some strong language during fights, as well as some less-than-positive images of women (cattiness, value based on physical appearance) and problematic messages about women and their bodies. But for mature teens, it's a peek into the fashion world and an absolute guilty pleasure.
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I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
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- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Negative role models
Yay For Older Girlsies :]
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I rate this title on for age 15 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
good show, esspecially if you want to be a model
it gives helpful tips on modeling and its a good show for someone like me, because i want to be a model. Nice pictures, too. But its best for teens 15 and older. Not a good show for teenage boys! But ok for teen girls but ones 13 and under might get the wrong idea and become annorexic or something.
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I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
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- Inappropriate language
YEAHH!!!!
i mean no, mommy says "??????" and then daddy says "hey, mommy doesn't want you to watch reality tv" and then i say "what?" then he said "just with violence and the girls wearing bikinis" or bras. "these are all for adults" replied to Jason... Acacia lets me watch Reality TV, she thinks it's fine, it's a nono in my opinion. Yeah Come On, ANTM is a No-No in My House.
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I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
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- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
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great show!
I think America's Next Top Model is a perfectly fine tv show that i enjoy. ok so there is some smoking! you hardly hear about it, and often there are photoshoots that raise awareness to the effects of drugs or bad habits. The girls in the house are catty and they fight about weird and pointless things, but that's life, and it is funny!! i would say there is nothing wrong with this show! language is beeped and nudity isnt shown. Enjoy!
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I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give it
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- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Negative role models
Can be kind of annoying
I have been watching this show for a few years. I do think it is very entertaining, but only about one out of all the girls could be a positive role model. What I don't like is how occasionally they have to do a photo shoot without clothes. I don't think that is right. Also the girls fight with each other a lot, mostly it is about stupid little things. The language they use with each other is not good either. I don't understand why they feel like they have to get in fights with one another and pick sides.
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I rate this title off for age 13 and give ityeah, buddy, let Minors (under 13 or 14) Watch America's Funniest or with Home Videos
VERY APPROPRIATE FOR 13 AND UP, IT IS MORE FOR 14 AND UP NOT FOR 13 OR YOUNGER These Words on The Episode Title Should Not Be Used.
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Kids ages: 6, 9
I rate this title on for age 14 and give it
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- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
E.G. IFFY CONTENT FOR AGES 13-14
I think this show is off for ages 12 and younger, iffy for ages 13-14 and on for ages 14 and older, i also give it 3, Any Concern? Adult Content is not age appropriate, Language says "B****" and adult term "S**" is used all the time, BEING MEAN OR OBSENCE so if you watch it since you were a kid, then the criminal catches you, get arrested and the cop pulled over for Safety and What's The Story is Remember Put on your seat belt if ur not watching this, it's unsafe, it's illegal, and it's not appropriate OOPS! ACACIA (Fraih's GF's Daughter) was watching Next Top Model, it's illegal in america. so i do not highly recommend it, I Recommend America's Next Top Model (ANTM) for ages 13 and older with some iffy ones, and 14 and up with more and most appropriate to watch at. Remember, America's Funniest Home Videos has All kinds of Age Appropriate for ... a lot of ages, but why did CSM put it off for 7 and under, iffy for 8-12, and on for 13 and up, but we like it! CSM is a liar in my house, CSM is a no-no in my house, GOSH, OH MY GOODNESS!!! Why did they said Strong Words like Never, Always, I promise, can't, St**id, Hate, and Shut **, they also said "H311","D--n","455/955" and "God" (an exclamation), as Jesus-Christ hurting God how to say Oh God (exclamation) and oh, my God. SEE ALSO MORE TITLES WITH AMERICA'S APPROPRIATE SHOW(S) LIKE: FUNNIEST/FUNNIEST HOME VIDEOS. This review...
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Kids ages: 11, 12
I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
NOT FOR BOYS
i don't like the idea of boys watching this show.
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I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
I started watching this when I was 10 Love it i swear I'm gonna be on this show when i'm older!!! You don't hear the bad words if they do naked shoots which they always do one, they don't show anything. Although when I was 10 my mom didn't want me watching it because she thought i would try to starve myself. Hahaha when i turned 12 she didn't care because if you think thats bad try going to your daughters school they use words like sl-t, bit-h, a**, people talk about sex it's crazy that started when i was 11 in sixth grade!!
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I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give it
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- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Good for older kids not littel ones. Younger than 13 should not be watching it
I thought that the launguage is relly bad and some of the photo shoots are very sexual and NOT for kids. It is always goo when the winner is announced
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Kids ages: 8, 11
I rate this title iffy for age 9 and give it
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- Inappropriate language
Kaylee does not watch it
But as 2-young 10 will handle bad words such as "g--" and mature 10-25 it's fun to watch Americas! And 26 and up may find g--ness
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I rate this title iffy for age 7 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Yes, I think this show is rated oops! for those 4 and under, not ok for 5-7, sometimes 8-9 how mature it is and not maturity enough to watch, 10-12; rated ok and also The wow! Content for 13 and up, But why children 12 and under tries to handle bad things like “Adult Language|Profanity, Adult Content, Violence and Gore"? + at 13-18 it's fun 2 watch! = 18 and up they may find boring and happiness to see lots of contians 1/under don't under stand She under stands wat acacia brocklehurst and I'm Jason haddad watchs it were 10 year olds So I don't want any answers downloads images or adult users she's 11 almost I don't have a bro or sis Ty! Very much. Kaylee Kaufman, 7, and in California tells me then she said„ ‘it's pg13, the boys says the f word b word sh word who word h word d word and 1 used of cr@p n do u wan to sho dem butt crack'
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I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
i think it is better for iffy content at least age from 8-18
because it has Too Violent, ******* behavior isn't age appropriate, Language my kids can't use, Noticeable product placement, Too much drinking, drugs, or smoking, Negative Messages, Bad Role Models, Positive messages, Good role models it's between only at least "TV-14" or TV-14-D.
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I rate this title off for age 13 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Negative role models
Good Show OK for mature Tweens and Teens
This is a good show my mom dosent let me watch it much beacause of the bad role models and language but I still like it the contestant offten wear very skimpy ouffits that are way too revealing. The girls fight and curse at each other alot they are judged on the beauty alone. Overall ok but know your kid.
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I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
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- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
bad words kinda some violence but its 2 girls yelling and hitting each other !!
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I rate this title on for age 4 and give it
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- Inappropriate sexual content
Jessica's a Americas Next Top Model Me 2
DAMMIT I SAW JESSICA RUDIANA AND JUILA SEEING THE MAKEUP AND I AM HADDAD FAMILY BUT OK
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I rate this title on for age 4 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
Jessica's a Americas Next Top Model Me 2
DAMMIT I SAW JESSICA RUDIANA AND JUILA SEEING THE MAKEUP AND I AM HADDAD FAMILY BUT OK
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I rate this title on for age 4 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
Jessica's a Americas Next Top Model Me 2
DAMIT I SAW JESSICA RUDIANA AND JUILA SEEING THE MAKEUP AND I AM HADDAD FAMILY BUT OK
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I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
PERFECT
I LOVE THIS SHOW!!!! I'm addicted and it is awesome!!!! WATCH THIS SHOW!!!
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Kids ages: 14
I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Parent presence is adviced for young teens
It's true what the reviewers are saying, the show can be really good for a teenager's self-esteem but I recommend that is watched, if possible, with a parent. There is an episode that I watched were contestant cheats on her boyfriend after she gets really drunk. They all get in a hot tub with a guy each and... well, she does it. But later on she suffers, showing that actions like the one she did have consecuences. The kisses that are shown are intense and... well, although the couples don't go too far, It's better for you to be there. About Tyra Banks, she is a good role model. She talks to each girl individually when they are feeling down and cheers them up. My does seem to give really good advices to the contestants. I watched the first season with my brother and my little sister, she's 13 now. We stopped except her because she was and still is interesed in the fashion world. Sadly, Internet made her wish come true and kept on watching the show on her own. I found out too late what kind of show she was watching alone. My advice is to encourage your kids to watch it with you so that they don't feel the need to watch it by themselves, specially when they are younger than 14 and they are interested in being fashion designers or models (they will find a way to be informed)
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| 32% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
| 26% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
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