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Kendra

(Rated TV-14, Reality TV, Starring Kendra Wilkinson, Hank Baskett, Where to watch: E!)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 16.

  • Is it any good?

    2.0

  • Common Sense says

    Playboy reality star strikes out on her own; no kids.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 16–18

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Kendra wants to learn how to live independently. She seems to be embracing some traditional values about marriage and home life while still being a wild partier.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.

  • Sex:

    Some intense hugging and kissing and strong sexual references (some of which are bleeped out). Kendra has a stripper pole installed in the living room and is often shown dancing provocatively. Images of Playboy Playmates are often visible; Kendra and other Playmates are frequently shown in skimpy underwear or other stages of undress (with breasts and buttocks blurred).

  • Language:

    Words like “damn," “hell," “bitch,” and “ass” are audible; curse words like “s--t” and “f--k” are bleeped.

  • Consumerism:

    Lots of references to Playboy and images of performers like Janet Jackson. Foods like Kraft Macaroni and Cheese are shown or talked about. Logos like Lexus and Nike are clearly visible.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Alcohol consumption (wine, beer, shots, mixed drinks) is visible, especially during parties. During at least one party, people are shown doing drinking stunts with a beer keg.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Kendra

Parents need to know that this reality show -- which follows Girls Next Door cast member Kendra Wilkinson after she moves out of the Playboy mansion and into her own home -- includes plenty of salty language (the strongest choices are bleeped) and strong sexual content, from innuendo to suggestive dancing (often around a stripper pole) to images of Kendra and other women in skimpy outfits or partially naked (all sensitive body parts are blurred). Expect drinking and product placment as well, plus lots of discussion about Kendra balancing her "wild" side with the expectations of her more conservative fiance.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the difference between a reality show persona and a reality star’s true personality. What's the difference between the two? Do you think viewers ever get to see who people really are on reality shows? Families can also discuss how women appear as sexual objects in the media and how this impacts how we look at and treat women in our society.
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