This show is ABSOLUTELY killer, but not for kids. Lots of scenes involve makeout sessions, racy language and behavior, and nearly actual sex. The language isn't bad, but the characters say it regularly, which might encourage kids to follow. As you know, Gossip Girl is based on the Upper Class New York, so money is not an object for most of these characters. Underage drinking is involved and that states the characters aren't good role models. I love this show, though, very much, and now that Tyra's on it, it'll get a lot more interesting.
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Gossip Girl
(Rated TV-14, Drama, Starring Blake Lively, Leighton Meester, Penn Badgley, Where to watch: CW, DVD, Online)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 15. -
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Common Sense says
The O.C. on the East Coast; parents beware.
Themes in this show include: dating/crushes, friendship, materialism, peer pressure
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 15–18
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What Parents Need to Know
About Gossip Girl
Parents need to know that this over-the-top teen soap is based on the best-selling book series. The young, privileged, label-obsessed characters drink, do drugs, have sex (including a threesome in one case), and treat each other badly. While some characters mean well, many are superficial and emotionally cruel or distant, and some are downright criminal (one feels so entitled by his social and financial position that he preys on vulnerable women and tries to sexually assault them). Characters play dirty tricks on each other and otherwise try to undermine, backstab, and hurt those who are supposed to be their friends. Suicide, eating disorders, rape, infidelity, and losing your virginity, and more are all part of the story, but they're not addressed in constructive or realistic ways.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the behavior portrayed in teen soaps like this. Parents, watch with your teens, and ask them if their friends are doing what these kids are.
- Talk about safe sex and the consequences of drinking and hurting other people. Your conversations could lead to real revelations about your kids' lives or expectations.
- Try to put your two cents in about what's realistic and what isn't. Ask your kids how the issues and conflicts on the show are similar to and different from those in real teens' lives. Who are the "good" characters, and what makes them different from the "bad" ones?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
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- I rate this title on for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
good for teens
this a good tv show series but its not nearly as good as the books
- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Negative role models
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
I started watching Gossip Girl at 10 yrs. old
When I was in the 5th grade Gossip Girl aired . At the time I didn't know about sex or condoms but once I started watching I learned so much. Once at school I got behavior clinic for talking about it . Parents I love it but I highly recommend it for teens not young ones . Don't let them find out about sex to early or their teacher will probably do what they did to me!!
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
greeaaattt
the best tv show out there. the cw did good when they made this show. yeah, there is alot of sex, drugs, and drinking but what show now-a-days doesn't have that? gossip girl is awsome. i love chuck bass(:
- I rate this title on for age 16 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
I think its fine for children 16+, yes it has some sexual tention.refrences to drugs, ect. but what 16 year old doesnt know about these things. Its not promoting anything of the sort though, it shows kids who are rich and live certain life styles and what the consequences are. Some of the charcters are bratty and backstab each other over rumors, ect, again something thats not a good message, its entertainment, i suggest 16+ with parent supervision as well as a talk after the shows about what happened. I think this show is a chance to get close with your teen and have them trust you.
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| 100% | of parents don't feel there are good role models |
| 100% | of parents don't think the messages are positive |
| 100% | of parents say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking |
| 100% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
| 100% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
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