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Frankie and Neffe

(Rated TV-14, Reality TV, Starring Frankie Lons, Neffeteria Pugh, Lauren Lake, Where to watch: BET, Online)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 14.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Iffy behavior trumps positive messages in reality spin-off.

Themes in this show include:   family relationships, substance abuse

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–18

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    There are some tough themes here -- including drug addiction, domestic violence, and abuse -- but both mother and daughter want to heal old wounds and build their relationship, and they care about family.

  • Role models:

    They may not always solve their problems in the most positive way, but these women are strong and want to make positive changes. Frankie is also a recovering drug addict who has worked hard to get and stay clean.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Frequent arguing, yelling, and screaming between the duo. Neffe consistently states that she will “kill someone” when she discusses her mother’s friends, but she never acts on it. Topics like domestic violence and abuse are discussed.

  • Sex:

    Discussions about topics like dating and pregnancy.

  • Language:

    Lots of strong language, ranging from audible words like “damn” and “hell” to stronger bleeped terms like  “ass,“ “f--k," “s--t,” and “p---y."

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Cigarettes are occasionally visible; potential for smoking. Frankie is a recovering drug addict, and her challenges are discussed on the show.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Frankie and Neffe

Parents need to know that this spin-off of Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is -- which follows mother-and-daughter reality personalities Frankie Vons and Neffe Pugh as they work through their troubled relationship -- addresses some tough topics, including drug addiction, domestic violence, abuse, divorce, and incarceration. It also has lots of strong language (though stronger words like “f--k” and "s--t" are bleeped), arguing is constant, and threats of violence are frequent (but never acted upon). But despite all of this, the series does focus on the love between a mother and daughter and the importance of family.

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