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Sex...with Mom and Dad

(Rated TV-14, Reality TV, Starring Drew Pinsky, Where to watch: MTV, Online)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Dr. Drew helps teens, parents open up about sex.

Themes in this show include:   dating/crushes, family relationships

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 15–18

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The show's focus is on helping people make the right (and healthiest) choices for themselves and (when necessary) change destructive sexual patterns.

  • Role models:

    Parents and their teen/adult kids improve their communication about sexual topics. There's plenty of conflict, too, but the overall goal is to make things better.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Occasional arguing between parents and their children.

  • Sex:

    Lots of candid conversations about sexual activity, promiscuity, orgasms, homosexuality, and other sex-related issues. Although there are lots of uncomfortable moments (which sometimes shock the parents), these conversations are more informative and honest than salacious. Euphemisms like "bonk" and "leak" are used to describe sexual activity. Occasionally teens and adults are shown kissing and making out.

  • Language:

    Language includes audible use of words like "ass," "whore," and "douche bag."

  • Consumerism:

    References to Dr. Drew's Loveline.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Occasional scenes of teens/adults drinking as it relates to their sexual behavior.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Sex...with Mom and Dad

Parents need to know that, in an attempt to create a healthy dialogue about often-tricky topics, parents and their teen/adult children candidly discuss sex and sexual behavior in this forthright reality show. Sessions with TV personality Dr. Drew Pinsky offer information and resources about various sex-related issues, including promiscuity, sexual health, and homosexuality. While some of the conversations can be awkward and even a little crude (words like "leak" and "douche bag" sometimes pop up), the show's goal is to help families start talking about sex and making healthy, smart choices.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about why sexual topics are often difficult or too "taboo" to talk about. Why are some people uncomfortable talking about sex?
  • Teens: How can you approach your parents to ask questions or address concerns you have about sex? Parents: What's the best way to approach these issues with your kids?
  • How does the media impact the way we think (and talk) about sex and sex-related topics?
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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 13
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    I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    17+

    Haven't seen the show, but this sounds like it's not intended for children.

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  2. Teen Reviewer Age 14
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    I rate this title off for age 16 and give it 2.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

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    I rate this title off for age 15 and give it 4.0

    this was on jasons reading list

    so i told him he ould read it when he sacrifices his wii

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