i love army wives so much im a big fan of army wives it really isn't inaprprite but it is a great drama.
Army Wives
(Rated NR, Drama, Starring Kim Delaney, Sally Pressman, Brigid Brannagh, Where to watch: Lifetime Television, DVD, Online)
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Common Sense says
Soapy drama about being married to the military.
Themes in this show include: dating/crushes, family relationships, friendship
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 15–18
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Army Wives was written by Melissa Camacho
Parents need to know that this drama about military spouses has strong sexual innuendo, some upsetting scenes of a teen physically abusing his mother, and lots of drinking (some in response to post traumatic stress), While current events in the Middle East provide a backdrop for the show, at its heart, the series is a fictional drama about life as an Army wife (or husband) -- not the current war.
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What’s the Story?
ARMY WIVES revolves around a group of Army wives (and one army husband) who become friends while facing the many challenges of living on an active Army post. The group's key members are strong, well-respected Claudia (Kim Delaney); devoted wife and mother Denise (Catherine Bell), saucy, independent newcomer Roxy (Sally Pressman); former police officer Pamela (Brigid Brannagh), and psychiatrist Roland (Sterling K. Brown), who must rebuild his marriage when his wife returns from Afghanistan. Life on the base is dictated by military rules but the wives (and husbands) follow their own code of behavior. Along with rumors, gossip, and female competition, there are also personal challenges such as abuse, ex-husbands, and financial problems. While their issues may differ, they all share the same anxieties. They're expected to stay strong, but their fears of losing a spouse in the Middle East are compounded by their inability to express those fears freely. Even those who reunite with their partners face realities like post traumatic stress disorder and eroded marriages.
Is It Any Good?
As is the case with other Lifetime series, Army Wives focuses primarily on the lives of women. The series isn't designed as a political statement on current events; instead, it tells entertaining stories that combine fiction with the very real drama associated with marrying into a military life.
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Most Recent Reviews
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I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
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I rate this title on for age 14 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
e.g. Perfect for older kids, but not for tweens
I think this is a great show for adults and teenagers. I tivo it and watch it while my daughter takes a nap.
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I rate this title off for age 0 and give it
Army wives disrespectful soft porn
I was horrified as I watched the treatment of how Army wives and on-duty women are supposed to behave. A female Lt. Col having sex in a bathroom stall; a young wife who spilled on her dress walking around in the ladies room in a thong. Come on! If you want to show the lives of Army wives and women in the military, tell the story without cheap sex shots.
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I rate this title pause for age 0 and give it
Disappointment
As a real life Army wife, I was really disappointed with the show. Yes, the characters represented traditional Army wife stereotypes, but there were a TON of inconsistencies and situations that would NEVER happen. NOne of the characters represented the "Average" military wife.
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I rate this title on for age 0 and give it
a true to life issue
I would like to se this issue from both sides of the same coin.Thusbands with out the wifes and vies versa
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| 100% | of parents say there are good role models |
| 100% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
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