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Baldwin Hills
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Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 14. -
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Common Sense says
BET's look at class and race lacks real relevance.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 14–18
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What Parents Need to Know
About Baldwin Hills
Parents need to know that this BET reality show is reminiscent of Laguna Beach and The Hills because it follows a group of mostly privileged teens living in a wealthy suburb of Los Angeles. That means that cast members are shown attending exclusive parties, freely spending their parents' money, and generally embracing a materialistic lifestyle. On the flipside, this show tends to be tamer than its reality cousins, and it makes an effort to examine the realities of class and race. The all-black cast includes teens from a variety of backgrounds, including a boy who "grew up rough" and a girl who lives "in the hood."
Read our full review by Kari Croop
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the show's messages about race, class, and gender. What are the relationships like between the male and female characters, and how are their storylines different? Why does this show feature mostly African-American characters, while shows like Laguna Beach and The Hills follow mostly white characters? Do you think it's a conscious choice? Families can also discuss the privileged lives that many of the featured kids lead. Does their socioeconomic status change the "realities" they face? What are some of the differences between the teens who have money and those who don't?
Our Members Say
Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
i love this im hooked
- I rate this title on for age 17 and give it
Very nice to see positive show
I think the premise is a good one and hope that the writing continues to develop on this one. Characters are good and typical of BH.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
14+
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
THE BEST
i LOVE this show, it's like the black laguna beach or the hills, its very intersting. one of the best shows on BET
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
An "okay" show...
The show to me, is very far from reality as so its genre notes. For teens my age, there's not enough drama to fulfill us. Although, it does seems to be warming up. Further ratings to come...
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