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House of Jazmin

(Rated TV-PG, Reality TV, Starring Jazmin Whitley, Morgan Weirich, Susan Costa, Where to watch: MTV, Online)
  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 13.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Reality show sews together fashion and family.

Themes in this show include:   family relationships, growing up

Why We Rated This on for Ages 13 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Emphasizes the importance of hard work and family support -- though sometimes personal issues get in the way of both.
  • Role models:

    While young and at times inexperienced, Jazmin is a hard worker with a strong professional ethic. Susan sometimes has a hard time separating her role as Jazmin’s mother and as her business manager, but overall she means well.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Some mild arguing, often between Jazmin and her mother.
  • Sex:

    Some mild sexual innuendo. Fashion shows sometimes feature women in skin-revealing outfits; male models are often seen with bare torsos.
  • Language:

    Words like “hell” are audible.
  • Consumerism:

    The series is a clear promotional vehicle for Jazmin and her clothing line, Li Cari.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Liquor (cocktails, champagne) is served at fashion events.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About House of Jazmin

Parents need to know that overall, this reality series about a young L.A. fashion designer is pretty mild -- especially for MTV. It focuses a lot on family relationships, hard work, and professionalism. That said, expect some tense moments and mild arguing, especially between Jazmin and her mother, who's also her business manager. Alcohol is served at fashion events (where you may also see some scantily clad models), and there's occasional strong language.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how this show compares to some of MTV's other reality shows. Is there a certain type of show you expect from MTV?
  • Why do you think a young professional like Jazmin would agree to be featured on a reality show? Is it for promotional purposes, or are there other reasons?
  • What kind of work and skills go into becoming a fashion designer? Is it as glamorous as the runway shows we see on television? Do you think this show offers a “real” example of the kind of work that fashion designers do?

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    very good

    i love it........ but her clothes are WAY TO FANCY TO WEAR IT ....if she made clothes more like KIRA PLASTANINA it would be more wear style!!!!!..

  2. Parent Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    I really love this show. it has fashion friends and family and it is cool that mtv made a show that younger kids can also watch

  3. I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Fun for the whole family

    I loved it. Hard work pays off. Go after your dreams. Go Jazmin

  4. Adult Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    I like the show. It shows an up and coming designer that is young and full with ideas. I think it's awesome that MTV took out the time to showcase someone that not to many people know about, and I can't wait to start wearing her clothing line after I have this baby.

  5. Parent Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    love it, it shows you the struggles , the fun with this show :D its my favrorite

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