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Real World/Road Rules Challenge

(Rated TV-14, Reality TV, Where to watch: MTV)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 15.

  • Is it any good?

    2.0

  • Common Sense says

    Cast members face off in physical challenges.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 15–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Yelling, cat fights, ganging up on each other, gossip, drunken hook-ups, arguments.

  • Violence:

    Brutal physical challenges; pushing; fights often break out between contestants.

  • Sex:

    Housemates hook up; indications of sex; heavy kissing; most challenges require players to be in bathing suits.

  • Language:

    Heavy bleeping of four-letter workds; "bitch" is commonplace in each epsiode; contestants talk down to one another.

  • Consumerism:

    Each challenge is sponsored by a commerical product (TVs, cell phones, travel companies).

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    A lot of alcohol usage. Viewers don't always see the contestants drinking, but they're often intoxicated in front of the camera.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Real World/Road Rules Challenge

Parents need to know that fighting, sex, screaming matches, physically brutal challenges, drinking, smoking, and trash-talking are all standard practice during the challenges. Contestants involved in this reality/game show are from past seasons of MTV's Real World and Road Rules. Issues that cast members had on either of those series often carry over into this one.

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  • Families can talk about why there's so much tension among the contestants. Do they handle their differences appropriately? Has life in front of the camera affected their behavior? Is there pressure to act a certain way? Why do some reality TV "stars" keep going back for more punishment on other shows? Is fame really that addictive?
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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 13
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    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0

    GOOD FOR 13+

    IT IS A GOOD REALITY SHOW FOR KIDS OVER 13 YEARS OLD. IT IS ALMOST LIKE SURVIVOR.

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