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Girl Meets Cowboy

(Rated TV-PG, Reality TV, Starring Elissa Weinberg, Where to watch: WE)

  • 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?

    1.0

  • Common Sense says

    Ranch-style Bachelor sends bad messages.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    The show centers on a four-way competition among women for the affections of a good-looking cowboy. He calls all the shots, putting the ladies through various competitions and sending home those who don't meet with his approval. The guys often comment about how lucky they feel to have beautiful women vying over them. The girls attempt to sabotage each other's dates and divulge secrets about their competitors to sway the cowboy's opinions.

  • Violence:

    Scenes occasionally feature target shooting or other use of weapons in competitions.

  • Sex:

    Plenty of cuddling, massaging, and kissing (some with tongues) during romantic sessions. Women dress in skimpy/tight clothes (with the intention of turning guys' heads), and the men comment about the ladies' attractiveness (calling them "sexy," etc.) and their good fortune at being the center of such attention. Innuendoes and implications of sexual expertise are also common. The cowboys "date" four women at once.

  • Language:

    Frequent use of words like "bitch," "ass," "damn," and "hell." Multiple variations of "f--k" are bleeped.

  • Consumerism:

    Sponsors like Match.com and SpaFinder.com receive mention as providers of the show's consolation prizes.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Lots of drinking (beer, wine, champagne) during social gatherings and intimate dates.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Girl Meets Cowboy

Parents need to know that, like The Bachelor, this reality dating show focuses on women competing for a man's attention. It objectifies them, implying that a lasting, loving relationship can result from a contest in which the man calls the shots, sends women through competitions to win time with him, and dismisses hopeful mates on a whim. Plus, there are lots of make-out scenes with cuddling, stroking, and close-ups of French kissing, as well as quite a bit of strong language ("damn," "bitch," and bleeped variations on "f--k,"), most of which comes out as the ladies talk trash about each other in individual confessionals. Also expect drinking, references to sexual expertise, skimpy/provocative outfits, and frequent comments about the ladies' sex appeal.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the messages this series sends about women, relationships, and marriage. What, if anything, about this method of finding a mate seems realistic? What doesn't? What do you think are the most important compatibility issues in a relationship? Can major lifestyle and opinion differences be overcome? How long do you think it takes people to get to know each other well enough to make a commitment? Teens: What do you think of marriage? Does this show represent how young people feel about finding a partner? Why or why not? Would you ever consider competing in a contest for someone's affections?
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