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MADE
- MTV
- Genre: Reality TV
Common Sense Media says
Goal-oriented reality TV with a happy ending.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that there's occasional minor profanity or some bleeped words. Crushes are discussed, but there's no sexual content. Kids are sometimes teased, but it's made clear that this sort of behavior isn't acceptable.
What's the story?
In MADE, MTV chooses an ordinary high school student who has a dream or goal such as "I want to be a pageant queen" or "I want to be a standup comedian." The teen gets a life coach to help him or her learn the new trade and a little over a month to achieve it. At the end of the allotted time period, a "coming out" is held where the young man or woman tests out his or her newfound skills in front of an audience of peers, almost always with great success.
Is it any good?
Whether or not you and your kids are fans of reality television, if you enjoy a good success story, you'll get something out of MADE. For middle school kids, it offers a realistic view of what life in high school could be like for all different types of students, both popular and not. And all kids will get the message that if you want to reach a goal, you must work hard for it -- the show doesn't gloss over the sacrifices one must make in order to achieve success.
A departure from most reality television programs, MADE is narrated by the goal-setter, and is presented as if you're watching his or her video journal. Despite this difference, the show is very formulaic like most reality shows: the goal is laid out, a life coach is introduced, and the goal-setter goes through up and downs, and finally there is a "MADE Moment" where the student performs to applause, compliments, and, ultimately, success. Knowing that every time you watch you'll get a happy ending makes MADE a feel-good show with just enough tension to keep you engaged the entire hour. Who knows -- maybe it will inspire your kids to set a goal and go after it.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about whether or not it's realistic for a teen to learn a new skill in a month's time. Would these kids be able to achieve their dreams without their life coaches? They could also talk about how the teens are initially treated, and then how they're treated after their goal is achieved. How does confidence and self-esteem play a role here?
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good role models
i like this show. the trainers are all really good role models. but not for 6 under bcuz there is some cursing.
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MADE
A cool show for tweens and teens. Sends a nice possitive message to go for your dreams, and be what you want to be.
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Great show, positive messages :)
It's really nice to see teens my age working hard to reach their goals.It makes u feel confident and work hard to reach your goals too no matter how big or small they are.
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My oldest child love it
My daughter and I loved this show.Most of the MTV shows are highly inappropriate such as the ultra bratty,My Super Sweet 16.This is not one of those.It is all about the goals in life.I say it is good for kids 10 and older!
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Kid, 12 years old
October 14, 2010
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ADULTS ONLY!
i first watch it in tete/jidos house
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Setting goals for yourself
At first I didn't really like the whole "being made into a different person" idea, since you should really just stick to being yourself. But I saw a few episodes and what these kids were trying to be was really what they want to be, and who says you can't change yourself?
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Good Vibes
This program sends good vibes to low-self esteem teens, teaching them if they put their heart and mind to something that they want to do, they CAN accomplish it! i reccommend this to 12+.
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Kid, 12 years old
August 1, 2010
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Parental Advisory: SUGGESTED CONTENT
ok but iffy for kids. Right.
it is PG.
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Parental Advisory: SUGGESTED CONTENT
ok but iffy for kids. Right.
it is PG.
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| TV rating: | TV-PG |
| Network: | MTV |
| Genre: | Reality TV |
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