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True Beauty

(Rated TV-14, Reality TV, Starring Vanessa Minnillo, Cheryl Tiegs, Where to watch: ABC, Online)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 16; suggested age 13.

  • Is it any good?

    2.0

  • Common Sense says

    Messages of "inner beauty" contest too iffy for tweens.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 13–16

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The judges evaluate both the contestants' physical appearance and their ability to be courteous and make morally ethical decisions -- but it ends up feeling like more of the emphasis is on looks than actions. Some diversity within the contestant group.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Contestants often exchange catty remarks and insults.

  • Sex:

    Contestants consider themselves beautiful and sexy and wear tight-fitting, skin-revealing outfits to prove it. Some contestants have careers as club dancers; one is a former Chippendales performer. Some sexy dancing.

  • Language:

    Audible language includes terms like "pissed off." Stronger words ("s--t", "f--k") are fully bleeped, with mouths blurred.

  • Consumerism:

    One of the prizes is a feature in PEOPLE magazine.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Frequent consumption of wine and mixed drinks.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About True Beauty

Parents need to know that the contestants in this reality competition are unknowingly being judged on both their looks and their actions. And while the series does have some positive messages about what constitutes ethical or appropriate behavior, it also places a lot of emphasis on physical beauty. Overall, the content is pretty mild compared to that of other reality shows, but you can still expect some strong language (words like "piss" are heard, while stronger terms are bleeped/blurred), catty behavior, and drinking.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about what makes someone truly beautiful. Should someone's looks be considered with equal importance as how they behave? Families can also discuss how the media defines beauty. What kinds of messages does the media send about what makes a person physically beautiful? Are these standards realistic? Fair? Discriminatory? How do you decide what -- or who -- is beautiful? (Parents: Check out our body image tips for more information.)
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