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CMT Diary

(Rated TV-PG, Reality TV, Starring Gretchen Wilson, Martina McBride, Rascal Flatts, Where to watch: CMT)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 16; suggested age 13.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Glimpse at stars' lives can send mixed messages.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 13–16

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    The series gives celebs a chance to show a more personal side of themselves, including family time, home life, and hobbies. But depending on the star, it often morphs into an opportunity for them to applaud their own efforts (sometimes to a nauseating degree) to handle fame and fortune and maintain a "normal" life while celebrating favorite pastimes like drinking and "raising hell."

  • Violence:

    At least one scene includes scenes of people participating in target practice with guns.

  • Sex:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Expletives like "hell," "ass," "bitch," and "damn" are common. "F--k" is bleeped.

  • Consumerism:

    Alcohol brands like Southern Comfort, Jack Daniels, and Michelob are prominent on beverage containers and clothing. Fast food restaurants like McDonald's also get air time when the celebs stop in to eat.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Some stars and their entourage drink frequently. In at least one episode, drinking is referred to as a "family tradition" that plays a part in nearly every aspect of the celebrity's life -- from relaxation to a pre-concert ritual -- and even is present during a group outing to the shooting range. Smoking is present, too, though less frequently.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About CMT Diary

Parents need to know that because each episode in this glamorized reality series spotlights a different celebrity, it's difficult to predict the content. While some may focus on positive messages about family, faith, and generosity, others celebrate drinking, hobbies like shooting guns (with beer in hand, no less), and financial success with minimal education. As if that's not enough, the blatant inclusion of brand names -- again, often alcohol-related -- should have parents thinking twice before giving teens the green light.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the media's influence on our lifestyles. How does the entertainment industry play a role in what we consume? Does seeing specific products or brands in TV shows affect how you think about them? If so, how? Should celebrities associate with certain products and brands? Do you think it affects how teens perceive habits like drinking and smoking? Families can also discuss the lives of the featured celebrities. After watching this show, do teens want to be rich and famous? What are some of the benefits/disadvantages to living a public life?
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