Common Sense Media Review
By Stephanie Morgan
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Bleak, problematic teen melodrama has sex, nudity, drugs.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 17+?
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Raising Voices
What's the Story?
RAISING VOICES begins with a high school girl showing up to school early to hang and stand underneath a banner that reads "Be careful, a rapist hides in there." From there, she goes on to tell her story through a series of flashbacks.
Is It Any Good?
This bleak series is a desperately dark version of the typical teen angst tale. There's a lot of problematic behavior in Raising Voices, including smoking that seems to be condoned by parents and teachers as well as other drug use. The teens get high often, using both marijuana and acid, and are cavalier about sex, sneaking out, and lying. The adults don't serve any better of an example. The main character's parents respond to her with anger and don't communicate or listen to her, and her father hits and threatens her. Worst of all, this sensitive subject matter is used as a source of melodrama. Unlike what the title might suggest, this is not an inspiring story of finding your voice, but a twisted and depressing tale of violence and revenge.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the characters' use of drugs and alcohol. At this age, it can often help to start by asking your child what seems realistic or implausible about what the characters are doing and what (if any) the consequences are.
Sometimes sexual moments in media can be a useful starting point for asking your teen about what feels realistic or appropriate to them. Most research suggests that many teens wish their parents would talk to them more about sex, including honest discussion of the emotional aspects.
TV Details
- Premiere date : May 31, 2024
- Cast : Nicole Wallace , Gabriel Guevara
- Network : Netflix
- Genre : Drama
- TV rating :
- Last updated : July 21, 2024
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