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Leave It to Lamas

(Rated TV-14, Reality TV, Starring Lorenzo Lamas, Shayne Lamas, A.J. Lamas, Where to watch: E!)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 15.

  • Is it any good?

    2.0

  • Common Sense says

    Yet another "famous" family overreaches for reality stardom.

Themes in this show include:   family relationships

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 15–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Although the show's central drama concerns reuniting a fractured family and helping a father and son reconcile, the family's over-the-top antics tend to grab the spotlight instead.

  • Role models:

    Some family members are generally positive role models, but others -- including the parents, who are supposed to be in charge -- leave a lot to be desired. The siblings seem to have a genuinely loving relationship, although relations with their parents can be strained.

  • Violence:

    Some verbal sparring and heated arguments.

  • Sex:

    Some sexual innuendo/discussion and occasional blurred/censored nudity (as when Mom takes her top off during a hot flash). A.J. and his father are estranged because A.J. was rumored to have had a sexual relationship with one of his father's ex-wives.

  • Language:

    Bleeped swearing ("f--k" and "s--t) plus audible words like "B.S.," "vagina," "dick," etc.

  • Consumerism:

    Some visible logos (including Diet Coke and Budweiser). The show is also an obvious promotional vehicle for the actors' flagging careers.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Adult characters drink alcohol, with occasional overindulgence.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Leave It to Lamas

Parents need to know that there's not a whole lot in this "celebreality" show that's "good" for kids to see, although Shayne's attempts to repair her brother and father's fractured relationship is admirable. Sexual innuendo is pretty common, and there's also some censored nudity to watch out for (the kids' mom, in a menopausal hot flash, takes her top off in front of the refrigerator, etc.). Commercialism -- in terms of the family's efforts to boost their own careers -- is pretty obvous, too, but for the most part, it's kept on a low flame.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the attraction of fame and celebrity. How do shows like this one help once-obscure figures become part of the popular culture again? How do Lorenzo Lamas and his family stand to benefit from this show's success?
  • How do Shayne, Dakota, and their mom, Michele, compare as female role models? Who do you relate to more? What about A.J. and his dad, Lorenzo?
  • How "real" do you think the family's antics are? How can you tell whether or not they're genuine?
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