In a country where violence, bullying and depression among children are at their all time high, who in their right mind would think a show about bullying a bully is appropriate? Doesn't violence breed violence? This is garbage TV. How about a show that actually teaches kids how to deal with bullies in a constructive way. Hey, Mark Burnett, do you enjoy counting your money all the while knowing your show may actually create new bullies?
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Bully Beat Down
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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
Bully-bashing show fights violence with ... violence.
Themes in this show include: physical abuse, revenge
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 14–18
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What Parents Need to Know
About Bully Beat Down
Parents need to know that half of this show is devoted to physical violence -- specifically, cage fighting -- and that the objective is to teach bullies not to pick on victims by having them go head to head with professional-level martial artists. There's also some salty language (think "hell" and "ass") and heavy use of provocative statements like this: "Yo, bring us your bully, and we'll beat him down."
Read our full review by Kari Croop
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about bullying and whether it's a problem they can relate to at home or at school. Teens: Do you know anyone that you'd classify as a bully? Have they ever hurt you or someone you know -- either physically or emotionally? Why do you think they act the way they do?
- Do you think a show like this one could actually change a bully's behavior in the long term? Or is it merely exploiting both the bully and the victim?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Negative role models
Wrong for anyone!
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Negative role models
Wrong for anyone!
In a country where violence, bullying and depression among children are at their all time high, who in their right mind would think bullying a bullying is appropriate? Isn't that a bit contradictory? I think it's despicable and sad MTV allows this garbage on TV.
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
This is the show for me
I'm 12 years old but can't get enough of this. I get bullies ALL THE TIME. And I hope when I'm old enough I get to put them in the ring.
- I rate this title off for age 13 and give it
i really injoyed watching them look like a fool
i would like you to put my nephew and son in a ring to show them there not as tough as the think, so they will stop bullying my son and grandkids.
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| 100% | of parents don't feel there are good role models |
| 100% | of parents don't think the messages are positive |
| 100% | of parents say it's too violent |
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