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The Bad Girls Club

(Rated TV-14, Reality TV, Starring Neveen Ismael, Tanisha Thomas, Aimee, Where to watch: Oxygen)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 17, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 16.

  • Is it any good?

    1.0

  • Common Sense says

    Catfight chaos sends negative message about women.

Why We Rated This off for Ages 16 and Under

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    The series showcases young women who engage in negative social behavior to have fun and/or to resolve conflict. Cast members appear unable to handle their disputes maturely and rationally, relying instead on lying, cheating, and fighting to solve problems. It's an extremely negative, stereotypical portrayal of strong woment.The cast consists of both Caucasian and African-American women of diverse backgrounds from all over the United States.

  • Violence:

    Violence and/or threats of violence are often used as a way of resolving conflict. Cast members are sometimes seen pushing, shoving, slapping, and punching each other. Several of the women have serious anger-management issues; other violent behavior is motivated by drinking too much.

  • Sex:

    Some scenes include kissing and making out. Some strong references to sexual behavior. Some of the housemates dance suggestively.

  • Language:

    Frequent use of words like "bitch," "whore," and "ass." Stronger language is bleeped out.

  • Consumerism:

    Some of the young women are extremely materialistic. Southwest Airlines logo is visible.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Frequent consumption of alcohol and tobacco products. Some cast members are seen drinking excessive amounts of hard liquor and then engaging in violent behavior.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Bad Girls Club

Parents need to know that this negative reality show from the creators of The Real World doesn't fall far from the tree, zeroing in on conflict and bad behavior and passing them off as entertainment. The series follows a group of women who were selected to live together because of their inclination for negative behavior, which ranges from lying to physical violence. Don't let the TV-14 rating fool you: The antics and examples on display here aren't fit for teens (or anyone, for that matter). Conflicts between cast members -- which sometimes include physical fighting -- are the focus of the show. Cast members are often seen drinking excessively, which sometimes serves as a motivator for more violent behavior.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about why reality TV feeds on conflict. What messages is the show sending about how women behave and relate to each other? Do you think a show about men in a similar situation would get the same treatment? What's the difference between being assertive and self-confident versus being overly aggressive and inappropriate? Which category do the women in the show fall into? Families can also discuss the importance of fostering positive relationships among women as a source of support and empowerment.
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