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Degrassi: The Next Generation
(Rated TV-PG, Drama, Starring Stacey Farber, Miriam McDonald, Mike Lobel, Where to watch: The N, DVD, Online)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 14. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Edgy series deals with teen issues frankly.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 14 and Up
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What to watch out for
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What Parents Need to Know
About Degrassi: The Next Generation
Parents need to know that this series makes a habit of tackling big issues without sugar-coating them. From the start, the show has never shied away from depicting real-life teen issues like sex, drugs, school violence, and even mental disorders in a frank, realistic way. Some parents might be wary of this, particularly the episodes depicting teen sex, so they might want to preview the episodes before letting their kids watch them. Some episodes have a far heavier tone than others do, and the amount of controversial material varies widely from episode to episode. However, this series has a moral -- though not preachy -- heart and can ultimately be used as a teaching tool. Overall, it's among the best, most responsible series out there for teens. The content is edgy but both relevant and appropriate for the target audience, which is why we're giving it an "on" rating.
Read our full review by Caroline Gates-Shannon
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about what sets this show apart from other teen shows. Does that fact that the teens look like regular teens make it more realistic? Manny's ongoing quest to become an actor might offer a good opportunity to discuss the pressures on young women to lose weight and get plastic surgery. Parents might also want to address the dangers of losing one's inhibitions due to alcohol consumption and its potential repercussions, which has happened on the show before. Families who watch will have no shortage of issues to talk about.
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
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- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Very good for tweens and teens
It talks about a lot of thing that impact tweens and teens
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Negative role models
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ADDICTING!
I love this show so much, it's really addicting! I think it can be unrealistic at times, because it makes it look like it's normal to have sex while your a teenager. But at least it handles all of the issues very well and shows you what the consequences would be if you did these things.
- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it
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wow... I was suprised how good
The old Degrassi put me to sleep, but I cant stop watching TNG! All the issues in this show are dealt with in a way that people my age can watch and still enjoy, without being totally grossed out. There isn't as much swearing and sex and violence and some of the reviews suggest, but there is some so no viewers under 12, I'd say.
- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
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I think Degrassi is an amazing show. It has many mature issues, but i'd say it'd be okay for, say, a mature 12 year old. many characters do experiment with drugs and sex and the such, but it really always have consequences. i love this show (:
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Ratings at a Glance
| 40% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 40% | of parents don't feel there are good role models |
| 40% | of parents don't think the messages are positive |
| 40% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
| 40% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
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