13 Reasons Why

ALL PARENTS PLEASE LISTEN: I haven't watched the show because my mom set up my netflix account and I am too young to watch it (According to netflix -_-). STOP THINKING WE ARE TOO YOUNG FOR THIS STUFF! It's annoying! Look, we hear so many curse words at school, and it doesn't even phase me anymore. Sex and rape is things that happen in life, and you parents need to educate your children on it, instead of sheltering them from it and saying they are too "young". The word "Young" really makes me mad, too. It depends on the MATURITY of the kid. AGE has nothing to do with it. Looking at the other reviews here, I can see that all of the parents think kids are too young for this. like I said, age doesn't matter. I watched sex scenes in movies when I was 8, because guess what. I am MATURE. Seriously guys, you must know nothing about kids these days and what they are into. (Not trying to be rude, but parents these days really do need to know what kids actually are intrigued by and enjoy watching.) To recap: Kids hear tons of swear words, and they are just words. If you don't want your kid saying these words, tell them not to. If you don't want your kids hearing these words, then figure out a way to shelter them from life because whether you like it or not, words are words. Teach your children about sensitive material like rape, suicide, and other subjects like this. Instead of trying to hide your children away from the world, actually tell them things like this happen. What if your child got raped and didn't know it was even a thing all because you didn't teach them about it. Lastly, don't go by age. Age is just a number. Mental maturity is what really matters when it comes to things like this. For example, at age 10, your child may laugh at cartoons like The Amazing World of Gumball, or something like that. For me, I never laughed at that. I rolled my eyes when I was 10 and had to watch a cartoon. To this day, the only cartoons I like are Brickleberry, American Dad, Family Guy, South Park, and other shows along those lines. Sure, they talk about dirty stuff, but that is what makes ME laugh. All in all, it really depends on the kid. So just because you are a parent, it doesn't mean you are a parent to ALL children. Also, YOUR WELCOME.

I think this show is a mixed bag, but ultimately really good and relatable. I originally heard about it when my older sister read the book at 13, then saw they made a show out of it and watched it at 14. She strongly recommended it to me, but cautioned me to wait until I was older. When I was 14, I started watching it, and got through season 1 and half of 2. I had to stop because it was negatively affecting my mood and thoughts, but ultimately was very educational and showed me things to watch out for. I tried watching it again when I was 15. I got to about the same point, then again couldn’t continue. As someone with a lot of mental health issues and parents who aren’t there all time, It was so nice to be more represented, and learn that these things are okay. At 16, I recently started watching it again, and now am on season 4. I understand why parents don’t let their kids watch these things, but ultimately this show helps teens feel less alone. It shows kids supporting each other and growing out of their depression, and living on despite terrible events. I do not think this shows suicide or drugs in a positive light; instead I think it shows kids the consequences of their actions. I think it is so much better for teens to be exposed to sensitive topics through shows like this, rather than through personal experiences. I put 16+ on the age just because that was how it was for me personally. I know other people like my sister who had no problem with it at 14, or even younger. I think if you are okay at monitoring your reaction to things, then this show is good. This is one of my top shows, and I feel so heard and seen by it. And parents, lighten up a little bit. This helps us more than it hurts us, and nobody’s gonna go and try to recreate it. This shows us the consequences of actions partaken, and we as teens should be able to learn from it. By telling us we can’t watch it, your kids are gonna want to watch it more, and end up forcing themselves through it even if it is too much. So start the conversation sometime, or watch it with your kid. This show has helped me so much and I strongly recommend it.

"Thirteen Reasons Why" is a compelling yet emotionally challenging series that may not be suitable for viewers under 16. It delves into profound themes that can have a lasting impact on one's psyche. The show exhibits a strong narrative despite occasional shortcomings in the acting department. Its plot revolves around a young girl's tragic suicide and her decision to posthumously explain her reasons to those she felt contributed to her choice. While addressing such a sensitive topic as suicide is important, caution is advised when using media as the sole source of education. Open conversations with children are crucial, as the show can be distressing for some individuals. Its intensity and potentially distressing content can be mentally unsettling, warranting shared viewings and the creation of a safe space for questions and discussions. It's crucial to approach the show with care, particularly if you have personal experiences related to mental health and suicide. Be mindful that the series doesn't provide a wholly accurate representation of mental health issues, and it has been criticized for romanticizing suicide. The portrayal of the main character, Hannah, communicating through tapes to assign blame, might not be the most constructive approach. Instead, fostering understanding and empathy could be more beneficial. The show's exploration of serious subjects like suicide, rape, and drugs has its merits, but it's essential to convey these matters in an appropriate manner. Shielding children from these topics isn't the solution; instead, imparting knowledge respectfully is key. Media can inadvertently distort perceptions, so supplementing these lessons with guided discussions is essential to prevent misinterpretations.

I think that it is a great movie for kids to watch as long as they know about sex, suicide, etc.

It’s not really educational, but it’s teaches what things can do to someone’s life. I like it but I stopped after season 1, it was hard to watch scenes including SA and showing graphic images of cuts on wrists. But even if you’re old enough to watch it it can still be triggering to a lot of people keep in mind.

When I watched this for the first time I did not get it but after watching it with mum and dad I understood.

i am 13 and i watched 3 seasons of this show. i had to stop at season 3 because they showed a really gross and disgusting dead body it was very horrific. this show has scenes of rape, nudity, really really violent and graphic scenes where people are being drowned, someone slits their wrist and bleeds out in a bathtub, just stuff you would never think would happen in this show and it does. sure it’s a good message at like one point but it’s very very graphic and you should definitely take time to decide if you are mentally prepared for this show or not.

This is just a revenge fantasy. For suicide. That's not a good message. There is no rationalizing suicide. It's a tragic, senseless death and trying to blame other people isn't the way to go. THIS IS NOT A KID'S SHOW, DO NOT SHOW THIS TO YOUR KIDS. The concept alone is terrible and that's why I made this review. AND JUST BECAUSE IT HAPPENS IN REAL LIFE, DOESN'T MEAN IT SHOULD BE SHOWN TO KIDS. IF I MURDER SOMEONE IN FRONT OF A 5 YEAR OLD, DOES THAT MAKE IT OKAY BECAUSE IT HAPPENS IN REAL LIFE???

When saw it listed as shows for 12 year olds on Google i began to watch it & I thought it would be appropriate for me & I refused to watch it with a parent because I wanted to watch this show so badly but then my sister says this you are not watching that & I told her it was appropriate when I realized it wasn’t cause it had teenage suicide in a teen show & I heard that if you let your Elementary or Middle School Student. it’ll change them & not in a good way meaning they’ll imitate from what they saw from this show & try to commit suicide my mom had a talk with me that there are some shows inappropriate but some shows are not I even started going to ranker & fixed my solution that I went with Good tv shows for 12 year olds even though I tend to be edgy & mature with no gifs, silly, cool & wacky stuff & not too grownup things I’m 13 now & I’m recommending for you if you’re a high schooler like from 9th-12th Grade to watch this show.