Common Sense Media Review
By Melissa Camacho
,
based on child development research. How do we rate?
Dating advice with empowering messages, salty language.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 16+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Watch
Parent and Kid Reviews
What's the Story?
GIRL, GET YOUR MIND RIGHT! is a reality series featuring relationship expert Tionna Tee Smalls as she works with young women navigating the dating and relationship world. Each episode features the self-proclaimed "Boss Chick" helping a subject with whatever her specific issue is, such as choosing the right men to date, being able to stand up for herself, or dressing appropriately. After noting her concerns, Smalls checks in with her friends and gets a good look at how she lives and interacts with others. She then creates a series of challenges to help her subject confront her fears and improve on her weaknesses. Adding to the fun is a makeover. At the end of the process, Smalls uses a hidden camera to watch her protege go on a date and use what she's learned during the experience.
Is It Any Good?
From transitioning from a friendship to a romance, to learning how to be more assertive or less eager, Smalls offers some honest advice intended to help young women develop a sense of confidence in order to help them get what they want out of a dating relationship. She highlights some of the mistakes women looking for relationships make when thinking about who to date and when interacting with men. Occasionally, thoughts about what men look for when choosing the women they want to go out with are also shared.
Thanks to Smalls' larger-than-life personality, there are lots of fun moments here. But throughout it all, she sends very strong messages about the need for young women to be comfortable with who they are. She also makes it clear that it's a woman's responsibility to empower herself to make positive dating and relationship choices. Overall, Girl, Get Your Mind Right! an entertaining series that women of all ages who are interested in dating can learn from.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about advice shows. What makes someone expert enough to offer guidance about specific topics? Is it their training? The research they've done in the area? Or is it their popularity?
Is TV an appropriate forum for offering recommendations for dealing with personal problems? Why do people agree to be on a show like this?
Do you agree with Smalls' recommendations? How is her approach different than some other TV dating advice shows?
TV Details
- Premiere date : May 20, 2013
- Cast : Tionna Tee Smalls
- Network : MTV
- Genre : Reality TV
- TV rating :
- Last updated : November 11, 2020
Did we miss something on diversity?
Research shows a connection between kids' healthy self-esteem and positive portrayals in media. That's why we've added a new "Diverse Representations" section to our reviews that will be rolling out on an ongoing basis. You can help us help kids by
Suggest an Update
Common Sense Media's unbiased ratings are created by expert reviewers and aren't influenced by the product's creators or by any of our funders, affiliates, or partners.
See how we rate