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Cribs

(Rated TV-PG, Reality TV, Starring Bam Margera, Sharon Osbourne, Mariah Carey, Where to watch: MTV)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 13.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    Celebs show off their luxurious homes.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 13–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Materialism is celebrated.
  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Stars often say, "This is where all the magic happens" when they tour their bedroom; one celeb had a stripper pole in home.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Brand names are on display when celebs tour their home, from electronics, cars, and food to their own movies and albums.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Cristal champagne is an essential when showing off any refrigerator; some celebs drink while giving their tour.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Cribs

Parents need to know that this show is a commercial for all the fancy things celebrities own. Celebs flaunt their big toys, fancy cars, and custom features (in-home movie theaters, waterslides, hot tubs, and indoor basketball courts). Cristal champagne is common in most homes. Some of the celebs (such as Lil Bow Wow) are still in their teens.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the importance and emphasis of material goods. Why is having these things so important to these people? Is this something your child might aspire to? Do fancy cars and cool gadgets bring happiness?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 3.0

    Good show for older tweens + teens.

    I watch this show every once in a while. It's really not that bad. there's a little bit of language, but other than that it's fine for older tweens and teens.

  2. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 2.0

    It's really not that bad

    This is so much better than that garbage MTV calls "My Super Sweet 16". At least on this show there are no jerks. Sure, this show is all about materialism, but it's somewhat watchable. It can get crude sometimes, but most teens can handle this show. I don't recommend it, however, because it's all about materialism.

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Ohio
    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 0.0

    Sickeningly Vulgar

    This show is gross to see, or just read about. It’s an exulatation of indulgence. It shows you what happens when pathetically ill-bred people get a hold of a lot of money. They could have invested some in something worthwhile and used some to buy respectable, nicely-constructed houses, which are, as we of Swedish descent say, “lagom”, or just right (in size, et cetera). Instead, they wasted it generally on gilded junk.

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in South Carolina
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    very good

    very good, shows hao celebs live. Sometimes there is bad language like "damn" "hell" "ass" and some bleeped words. Commersialism is a iffy issue in this show. I think it is okay for 8+.

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