Laguna Beach (http://mtv.com/ontv/dyn/laguna_beach/series.jhtml)
common sense media says
Popular teen soap goes, like, virtual.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this site -- based on the TV show -- is better for mature teens thanks to the some racy content (loads of talk about hooking up and sexual escapades) and bad behavior (drinking, cliques, cheating on significant others, and focusing on self-image). Although the site offers some milder content (Q&A sessions, biographies, episode guides, and a virtual community), your kids can still watch entire episodes online. It's attached to MTV, so expect lots of advertising and links back to the main MTV site.
Educational value:
Not applicable.
Violence:
Not applicable.
Sex:
There's kissing and general recounting of romantic escapades. Nonstop chatter about who's hooking up with whom or who's cheating on whom.
Language:
Not applicable.
Consumerism:
You can buy LB goods -- ringtones, the soundtrack, downloadable songs, calendar; and users are constantly bombarded with ads. This site also leads users to pages promoting other MTV shows.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Drinking is alluded to and characters appear intoxicated in some episodes.
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noelcat
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I don't like this tv show!
Only Teenagers and Adults should watch this show!
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