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Sextuplets Take New York

By Anne Louise Bannon, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 8+

Another multiple family show -- this one with a Latin twist.

TV TLC Reality TV 2010
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Based on 1 parent review

LayneE
LayneE Adult
October 7, 2010
age 10+
It's good to see a family that actually seems to get along! (Cough Goslins) You'll probably have to have a "this is where babies come from" talk, but otherwise, it's enjoyable. I like watching. I'd let anyone watch it with me.
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What's the Story?

Digna and Victor Carpio were living the American dream. Immigrants from Ecuador, they made a new home in New York with their son. But thanks to the hormones that Digna was taking to regulate her periods so she could give her son, JhanCarlos, a sibling, she became pregnant with sextuplets. Now, with six toddlers to wrangle, the family is making it work, one day at a time.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say: (1 ):
Kids say: Not yet rated

SEXTUPLETS TAKE NEW YORK would be a heck of a lot more fun if there weren't so many other shows like it already. The Carpios are really nice people, but if it weren't for the babies, they probably wouldn't be that interesting. They struggle with money, with space, and most of the other things most families struggle with. They just happen to also have six toddlers.

Still, for those who can't get enough of shows about multiples, this one offers positive messages about family togetherness and facing challenges and obstacles as they come.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about how real the show is. Do you think the family acts the same way when the cameras aren't there? How do you think your behavior might change if your life was on TV?

  • What would you film about your family? Why?

  • How does this show compare to other reality series about big families? Why do you think shows on that topic are so popular?

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