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Flipping Out

(Rated TV-PG, Reality TV, Starring Ryan Brown, Jeff Lewis, Jenni Pulos, Where to watch: Bravo, Online)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Real estate reality with a big personality.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 13–16

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Jeff works hard and treats people well for the most part, though he can be harsh with some of his employees. He sometimes bends rules and irritates people on purpose. Emphasis on making money.

  • Violence:

    Heated arguments.

  • Sex:

    Some discussion of relationships, including those of homosexual couples.

  • Language:

    Regular mild profanity, like "hell" and "screw." Occasional "ass" and stronger bleeped words.

  • Consumerism:

    Lots of luxury homes and accessories are featured. Lots of talk about money, how much things cost, what people can afford, etc. Several brand names visible: Range Rover, various bottled water brands, Brother electronics, and Coke.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Social drinking.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Flipping Out

Parents need to know that the main "character" on this reality show -- a bossy real estate investor -- frequently has verbal clashes with his staff. The show is set in wealthy Los Angeles, and a good part of the program is devoted to discussing money -- how much houses, repairs, and amenities cost -- as well as showing luxurious homes, cars, and furnishings. Some social drinking and frequent mild profanity ("hell," "screw,") with occasional stronger words bleeped.

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    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 2.0

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