Parents' Guide to Summer Job

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Common Sense Media Review

Stephanie Snyder By Stephanie Snyder , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 14+

Entitled, partying players earn their keep in reality show.

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What's the Story?

In SUMMER JOB, 10 Gen Z contestants head to the tropics for a dream vacation at a luxury villa. What they don't know is that they'll have to work jobs to stay at the villa and ultimately be in the running to win a lump sum of money. While this wouldn't be a problem for most, these contestants face hardships because they haven't had to work real jobs before. Who will be successful as an employee and win the grand prize of 100,000 euros?

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
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This show is the definition of cringe-worthy. The premise of Summer Job is admirable, but the portrayal of young people as anything but responsible is totally irresponsible. The character roles that the contestants take on are stereotypical at best, and while viewers may tune in to see how the experience changes the participants, the contestants play up their debaucherous tendencies. Parents may want to use this show to instill the importance of hard work in teenagers, but with mixed messaging and reality show ratings at play, it's an idea best skipped.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about self-control in Summer Job. How do the contestants change as a result of working? Do you think they will practice more self-control in their real lives after this experience?

  • What lesson is taught about the importance of hard work? How does the show teach this lesson using contestants who don't value work?

  • Do you have a job? If so, what do you appreciate about it? If not, what do you ultimately want to do? Why?

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