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By Melissa Camacho
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Spouse-swapping show has intimate acts, drinking, cursing.
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Love for the Ages
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What's the Story?
LOVE FOR THE AGES is a reality show where three couples test the bonds of their marriage by dating younger people. Hosted by Adrienne Bailon, the series features three Latino couples living together under one roof and with younger and single men and women. As the married individuals get to know the singles, they can choose who they want to ask out on a date, or with whom they want to get more intimate. Throughout it all, they also have to negotiate their feelings about their respective spouses. At the end of the month, the married folks will decide if they'll stay together, or if it's time for each of them to move on to something -- or someone -- different.
Is It Any Good?
This tacky unscripted series raises questions about what makes a strong marriage within conversations about age and sexual experimentation. The married couples, all of whom are in their 30s and 40s, claim that they're participating in the televised experiment in hopes of making their relationships stronger. However, the show's entertainment factor stems from watching these individuals connect with the 20-somethings, and come to terms with the fact that they or their spouses may have feelings (or at least lusty desires) for one or more of them. Adding to the drama is the competitiveness between some of the singles as they vie for the attention of the married man or woman they're interested in. All of this is presented in a swanky setting where people get to wear skin-revealing clothing, drink lots of booze, engage in intimate conversations, and go out on potentially romantic dates. But when you push all of this aside, you'll find that Love for the Ages is about exploring extramarital activities while titillating audiences in the process.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about why people are willing to appear on dating reality shows. Do they really share intimate details about themselves or their lives in front of a camera? Or are they recreating themselves for the sake of entertainment?
Why was the decision made to cast a majority Latino cast? Does Love for the Ages reinforce stereotypes about members of Latino communities? How are they reinforced throughout the series?
TV Details
- Premiere date : December 15, 2022
- Cast : Adrienne Bailon
- Network : Peacock
- Genre : Reality TV
- TV rating :
- Last updated : December 20, 2022
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