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My Super Sweet 16

(Rated TV-14, Reality TV, Where to watch: MTV, Style Network, Online)
  • 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 14.
  • Is it any good?

    1.0
  • Common Sense says

    Not much to celebrate here; skip this party.

Why We Rated This off for Ages 14 and Under

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Parents act like jerks, and kids act like spoiled jerks; unrealistic aspirations for teens; parties often have a red-carpet theme, some with celebrity guests; commonly heard quotes include "my daddy will get me anything I want" and "I feel famous." Teens often say that they hope their friends are jealous; celebrities (including Kanye West, Diddy, Ciara, and Jermain Dupri) have been paid to perform at or attend parties. Girls shop (even flying to a destination) to get couture dresses -- one teen went all the way to Paris.
  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Teens often audition models to dance at their party; one hired topless men to escort her, while another had all her friends over and had "hot boys" take their shirts off to a group of giggling teens.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Kids get new cars (Range Rover, Mercedes, Ford Mustang), plus the show is all about materialism.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    One party showed girls taking shots.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About My Super Sweet 16

Parents need to know that featured teens come from very affluent, sometimes well-known families. Budgets for the parties can run anywhere from $10,000 to $500,000. It's hard to know how we're supposed to feel about these kids. Should we want to be them? Hate them because they're rich? Feel sorry for them because of their crazy parents and lack of limits? Few of the kids seem grateful for their priveleged life. The show also creates unrealistic aspirations for teen viewers.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Familes can talk about the complicated message the show is sending. Ask your kids: How does it make you feel? Would you want to trade lives with any of these teens? Do you think they're happy after their party? Does this make you want to have a party of this scale? Would you be happy/content having one within your family's means?

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in California
    I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give it 1.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language
    • Negative message

    Chill out! give us some more credit

    haha, csm.org needs to chill out. mtv is NOT promoting this kind of behavior. i only watch this show to laugh at them because they look so stupid and don't even realize it. its obvious that the party goers are just using the teens too, when you think about it. we're not THAT dumb--we know when we're crossing the line.

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in California
    I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give it 1.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language
    • Negative message

    Chill out! give us some more credit

    haha, csm.org needs to chill out. mtv is NOT promoting this kind of behavior. i only watch this show to laugh at them because they look so stupid and don't even realize it. its obvious that the party goers are just using the teens too, when you think about it. we're not THAT dumb--we know when we're crossing the line.

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title off for age 16 and give it 1.0

    "What the heck I don't want my car now!" - Audrey, MSS16

    This sucks.

  4. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title iffy for age 16 and give it 1.0

    brattiest,fakest,ugliest show on earth!

    i hate watching this

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title off for age 13 and give it 1.0

    The worst show in TV history

    This really is the worst show in the history of TV. It's all about spoiled rich kids' parties. There's always some "soap opera" element present in every episode where the teens don't get their way and end up having a huge fit. The parents' behavior isn't as great, either. Some of them are jerks, while others like to spoil their teens with fancy items. In addition, most non-wealthy can't relate to this show at all. Every teen gets her/his way at the end and gets a fancy car too. I can't see how this show appeals to all teens; it's not logical!! Just skip this trash!! (By the way, this show is always rated TV-PG on MTV and MTV2.)

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