Parents need to know that while this reality series -- which follows R&B singer Keyshia Cole as she attempts to reconnect with her estranged mother and other troubled family members -- features positive messages about family and survival, it also includes frank discussions about substance abuse, spousal battery, child abandonment, adultery, and other strong issues. Arguing, yelling and cursing (with words like "s--t" and "f--k" bleeped) are also common, and there's some drinking.
Positive messages:Despite the show's somtimes-gritty content, overall its messages are positive ones about the importance of family and survival. Keyshia is open about her troubled background, but there's a clear distinction between her upper-class lifestyle and Frankie and Neffe's more hardscrabble one. The cast is African-American.
Positive role models:Keyshia and Manny claim that they're never too busy for family. Keyshia
reconnects with family and friends and relocates her
sister, her nieces, and her estranged mother to her home in Atlanta so
that they can have a better life; she also sets boundaries for them while
they live in her home. On the other hand, both her mother and sister engage in some
inappropriate behavior and cause occasional problems.
Violence:Some yelling, screaming, and throwing furniture (sometimes during counseling sessions), but no one gets physically injured. Many discussions about violence, including references to incidents witnessed in Oakland, CA. Frankie describes almost being beaten to death by a boyfriend. Neffe talks about her desire to kill her husband after she found him cheating.
Sex:Discussions about infidelity, including an alleged affair between Neffe's estranged husband and her cousin. Keyshia doesn't allow casual male visitors in the home; both Neffe and Frankie find this problematic.
Language:Language includes words like "hell" and "ass." Stronger words like "s--t" and "f--k" are bleeped.
Consumerism:The series is a promotional vehicle for Keyshia's music. Frequent references to a variety of other R&B and rap artists. Range Rovers and Mercedes-Benz vehicles clearly visible.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:Consumption of alcohol (wine, champagne, mixed drinks) sometimes visible. Frankie is a recovering crack addict who served time for drug-related offenses. Neffe is an alcoholic. The show includes many conversations about the impact of addiction on the family.
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How many bricks are gonna hit you over the head before you realize your mother is beyond changing! i warn you to go on with your life and keep a distance. You'll be better off. You can't fix it Frankie,Neffy are beyond your reach. Everyone is wanting your money.
I feel everything you expressing but if i didn't know from experience Keshia is going to end up lost let God work with his creation believe me he makes no mistakes, your mother had you, you didn't have her nor your sister so make your self as limited as possible and focus on your career and your future. God Bless Your Sole. Keep up the Good work.