Courting Controversy

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Steamy!

The new ads for Gossip Girl, pushing the envelope on purpose.

Titillating or tired????

Would you let your tween watch this show???

Posted: Jul 18, 2008 at 2:45 pm / Email this »

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twili says – reply to this

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this show is AMAZING. I love it.
JLove says – reply to this

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Hell to the Nah!
KayKa says – reply to this

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maybe
Kate says – reply to this

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Ad wise, it's pretty good.
JLove says – reply to this

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Ooooh I got second! I'm supposed to be happy right
just says – reply to this

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no way

not my tween
di says – reply to this

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gg is a guilty pleasure no matter what..let em watch it!

love ya perez!
Jamil says – reply to this

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Gossip girl is so over. The show is overrated.
Fiona_xXx says – reply to this

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Why wouldnt u let them watch it? love that show xxx
May says – reply to this

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First!!!
Cam says – reply to this

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FIRST!
love gossip girls
ethan says – reply to this

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i.
cant.
wait.
=]]]
hn says – reply to this

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hi
Mauri says – reply to this

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the boys are hot and the girls are bangable,but the guys are Sexy as hell, so i'd watch it
b says – reply to this

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first!!!
BILLIELIPS IN THE JUNGLE! says – reply to this

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first! and no never!
nikki says – reply to this

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Hell no. I wouldnt even watch that show.
mady says – reply to this

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Personally, I think that Gossip Girl is a terrible example for young girls and they should not be watching it. Shows like this and others are part of the reason why there are so many teen pregnancies these days. I agree with what you mentioned a while ago Perez, films like Juno aren't helping anything. I'm only 14 years old but I happen to be one of the few smart people in this age who aren't stupid enough to watch bullshit shows like this.
gossip girl is for fucking idiots =)
Saman says – reply to this

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No, I would not let my tween watch that, unless I wanted her to come back pregnant at 14….gross!
J says – reply to this

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Nope, still don't want to watch it. I'm so over the whole sex sells marketing scheme.
M says – reply to this

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I'm 14 and me and most of my friends like adore this show!

Gossip Girl rocks!
buckl says – reply to this

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tired.
I've seen her "o" face too many times.
Mauri says – reply to this

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ohh also the show is not gettin alot of press and its viewing status has dropped but the only reason i watch it is for the hotness and scandals
Eilee says – reply to this

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LOVE that show so much!!!

5th?
Linda says – reply to this

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i watch this with my mother!
this is going to be so awkward! damn!
vagin says – reply to this

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Fist
Ren' says – reply to this

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First. I'm have 14 yers old, and I think this show wouldn't be for 10's and 12's. Here in Brazil, the censorship in the show is for 12's. hmm, what do you think about it?
A-Dub says – reply to this

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Um…no! I'm 23 and I love it but it's definately not for tweens or teens…
VLee says – reply to this

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No but I still love this show!!
??? says – reply to this

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what's this show about?
HOT says – reply to this

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HOT
lorel says – reply to this

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No way is my tween watching this crap.
TwoGoofballs says – reply to this

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NEVER
am says – reply to this

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if you teach your kid properly they would know NOT to act like this..
phoeb says – reply to this

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That's SICK - this show is aimed at 12 year olds. WTF
h says – reply to this

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nobody watches this show. it gets horrible ratings.
umm.. says – reply to this

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Re: mady – If you're so smart, you should understand that it's choices and upbringing that cause children to act out, not television shows. Anyone who's so weak-minded that tv will ruin their moral code shouldn't be allowed around the general population in the first place.
kim says – reply to this

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Re: mady – actually, its someones own decision to go have unprotected sex at 14, dont blame TV and Movies. if you had a brain youd know that.
Cha says – reply to this

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Yes…
Sometimes Perez I think that you're trying to be a moral compass instead of devil's advocate. Were you that innocent ?
Su says – reply to this

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Who is NAte with they look dif??
I like the show anyway
kc says – reply to this

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Why not? Its just a show. News flash to all the up tight parents who think they can control EVERYTHING their child does. ITS A NEW DAY AND AGE. Things arent the same as they were 20, 10 even 2 years ago. I think that the teens of parents who are super strict and think that ads such as these are so terrible, end up rebelling more than other teens who have more lenient parents. I personally CANT stand parents who look down on stupid things like this and think they are above and better than this., Its Pop culture people. Geez.
BLAIR says – reply to this

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I AM A TWEEN AND I WATCH THIS SHOW.! I LOVE THIS SHOW… BEST SHOW ON TV RIGHT NOW FOR TEENS.
heyxm says – reply to this

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these ads are awesome. i don't think they're too steamy.
love the show i can't wait til it comes back! but i don't think i'd let my kids watch it.
V says – reply to this

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LUV IT!
FRANN says – reply to this

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MY TWEEN DOES NOT WATCH A SHOW THAT PROMOTES UNDERAGE SEX!!!!!! IM WRITING TO THE CW TO LET THEM KNOW !!!!!!!!!!!!! I SUGGEST YOU ALL DO THE SAME
hosti says – reply to this

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I wouldn't really like my daughter to watch it, but I LOVE it!!! I can't wait for the new season!!!!
kkaly says – reply to this

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Who's the girl with Chace??? It's def. not Blake
LALA says – reply to this

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i don't think this show is inappropriate because of the sex scandal stuff, because teens see that EVERYWHERE! seeing it in one more show is not going to influence them anmore then watching a music video.

i don't like this show because it pushes gossip against peers. highschool is hell without people pressuring you to be popular and cool. this show just makes it eaier for girls to make other girls lives hell.

celebrity gossip and highschool is gossip if anyone is wondering why ni'm on this site if i hate gossip. hollywood allows us to see into their lives, they ask for it when they go into hollywood.
blubb says – reply to this

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OMG 14 year olds are too goody to watch GG but read Perez.. LOL
Puh-l says – reply to this

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It's bullshit shows like this that encourages our society to be even bigger whores than what they are. It's no wonder no one takes today's women seriously, with shows like these all women are made out to be is nothing but a fuckrag. Makes me proud to be a lady lol…
terri says – reply to this

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Using conservative criticisms to advertise is a pretty good F-U to the system.

But this shit is wack. Gossip Girl is innappropriat? Sorta like Texas Chain saw Massacre when it first arrived in theatres, right?

Scaramouche is more mind blowingly innappropriat than this trendy ish.
anna says – reply to this

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I don't think it has anything to do with the tween market. most people that watch it are older not tweens
mnbh says – reply to this

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TIRED! fo sho! too desperate for attention… LAME
Re' says – reply to this

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Almost everybody watches. I watch cause I love Chace Crawford a lot and I read all the books (here we only have the 1 until 10-Brazil) I love this show, I'm have 14, I'm not stupid to stay pregnant, GG not influencies me (just closthes, I admit)
gieg says – reply to this

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I LOVES it!
gg lo says – reply to this

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its what people want to see….its ok. and its not like sex is a huge part of the show. unlike other stupid teen shows, gg has plot thus doesnt fill its show with just sex. sex sells…fill then ads with it but then fill the show with quality to make the audience stick around. thats what gg does…..brillant
ang says – reply to this

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i love love love the show. but i am in my mid-20s. no way would i let a tween watch this! Or even an early teen! its way racy and definitely not real life.
p*vix says – reply to this

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I don't care how old you think you are at 14 15 and 16 but you are still a child and children should not be subjected to this kind of shit. the legal age is 18 people, 18! if they thought at 15 or 16 that you were an adult, they make the legal age 15 or 16. no matter how grown up you like to act you are a child and still have a whole lot of learning to do. grow up before you engage in grown up activities, be a kid for christ sake
uh pe says – reply to this

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you realize that by responding in such a way, as in blogging about it or responding to the blog the advertising company has already done their job. Regardless of the fact if you like the show or not it is on your mind. The ad was created to be provocative. You just let them win and you didnt even know it. ha oh people, when will you learn. p.s. its a parents job to teach sex ed and responsibility not a television show. In the end it wont matter what the writers of gossip girl think sells… if a parent does their job. I personally like the show, its a guilty pleasure…. and yea it shows teenagers having sex, but so did shakespeare in a little play, you might know it, its called romeo and juliet. MAYBE WE SHOULD BAN HIM???? ha ha
maggi says – reply to this

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i love gossip girl!! Chace Crawford is soooo HOTT!!!!!!!
blah says – reply to this

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This is a television show for idiots and retards.
Sloot says – reply to this

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It's cool to not give a fuck what people say, but completely uncool to be like (tee-heee, lookey what they wrote… we're so baaaaaaaaaad, hee-hee-hee)
BLECH
PS- what a Fucking Whorey slut ass show
joke says – reply to this

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Wouldnt let tweens watch this, no way in hell. And I predict abortions or pregnancies for the ones in the show, how's that for going out on a limb? Sex sells, it'll fly and give tweens all sorts of ideas if any of them arent already doing this crap but again, nope, no way, no how would I let them watch.
Time says – reply to this

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No thing is more risque than the show SKINS…Gossip Girl is a lame excuse for SKINS!!!!
I wish SKINS was shown here in America.But instead we have Gossip Girl which is unrealistic(-drugs). I grew up in a very rich town and go to a school where everyone drives brand new beamers and Mercedes.And only wears True Religion jeans and Juicy.But Gossip Girl is still not an accurate portrayal of Rick kids, unless you consider teenagers acting like them to mirror the what they do in the show.
OBAMA '08 says – reply to this

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I would feel a bit uncomfortable watching it with my kids but hey…
Lexie says – reply to this

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First of all, the show is incredibly stupid. Secondly, her "O" face isn't doing anything for that ad campaign. Thirdly, this shit will be cancelled after the 3rd season. Trust.
ReallyAlly says – reply to this

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I think it's inappropriate for TWEENS, but after the age of fifteen, I don't think it's bad. Then again, I'm eighteen and I don;t have any kids so I'm not an authority on this subject. I LOVE THIS SHOW, though.
Katie says – reply to this

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Are these for real!? They look like someone made them at home! They lack the authenticity that the series premiere promos had!
jake says – reply to this

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I won't watch until they do full frontal, double penetration and money shots. And maybe a sanchez in honor of Perez. Until then it's just a big tease.

Are they trying to attract the horny tween boys or who??
Mrs C says – reply to this

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I'd never let my tween watch it but I am addicted!!!
Naughty me!
LOL says – reply to this

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To the one that says things arent the same as our parents day. LOL Oh yes they are, how do you think you got here?? They sat up and talked each other into "doing it" just so they could have a baby? Uh, hell no, babe, you are the after effect of a hot steamy, sex filled night with your mom and dad. things are exactly the same. LMBO
Puh-l says – reply to this

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Re: mady – I totally agree with you!!! Yes it is just a show but it's also a really bad example for teens! It's setting an example that high school should be a drunken, sex-filled romp with cliques lol.
cw says – reply to this

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The marketing tactic is great! Would I let my tween (if I had one) watch it? Hell, no! Would they watch it behind my back? Most likely. Would I watch it (based on these ads)? Hell, yes!!
Rach says – reply to this

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Wow, I despise this show. I read all the books *and was made fun of for reading them last year* and now everyone LOVES the series, that is nothing like books. Also, how stupid are you? Advertising things that basically just say this show talks about sex is going to make you love be SO many parents.
gina says – reply to this

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this is the best show i love it and im 15 but i definitly wouldnt watch it with my mom or dad =]] hahaha
Gia J says – reply to this

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TIRED!T hat show sucks! And its a ratings loser! Why don't they just cancel it already!
Nanci says – reply to this

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HELL NO I wouldn't let my kid watch it but I would add is appealing
Callia says – reply to this

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Um no, not my tween.
Qcan says – reply to this

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RE':::::::::: You say You're not stupid enough to "STAY" pregnant??? I think that in itself says A LOT about attitudes towards sex these days
barbara says – reply to this

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oh come on. its not even aimed at tweens and if they are watching this they should be controlled. at that age i was scared to watch steamy things like this because i was scared to get in trouble and that was just 5 years ago. im the characters' ages and just because they do it doesnt mean i will. give us a little credit people.
Mindy says – reply to this

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i agree with what Mady sez…especially the last sentence!….

"Personally, I think that Gossip Girl is a terrible example for young girls and they should not be watching it. Shows like this and others are part of the reason why there are so many teen pregnancies these days. I agree with what you mentioned a while ago Perez, films like Juno aren't helping anything. I'm only 14 years old but I happen to be one of the few smart people in this age who aren't stupid enough to watch bullshit shows like this.
gossip girl is for fucking idiots =) "
Josh says – reply to this

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I would not let my tween watch this show, I sure am enjoying it
Katen says – reply to this

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I LOVE IT!

AND THE SHOW IS BETTER THAN THESE ADS!
Sally says – reply to this

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I love this show..however, whether it's made for tweeney boppers is really up to the parents. Who even said this show was made for tweens? Kids these days will watch anything regardless and take it how they want it. I'd rather my kid watching this show then becoming an airhead off too much Hills reruns. Just like Juno…to people who are mature enough to handle a movie thought it was a feel good film..while other teens/tweens decided to get pregnant afterward. I didn't think that movie sent a bad message just like I don't think Gossip Girls will either. It just sucks that people take things the wrong way.
Me says – reply to this

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No way!!! But I love ite!!!!!!
mady says – reply to this

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Re: umm.. –
Choices and upbringing do indeed play a role in children acting out. But TV, magazines, etc are more influencial to young children, tweens, and teens. If you think people "shouldn't be allowed around the general population" then you are basically exiling millions of people. Are you saying that there are millions of bad parents? I find that extremely hard to believe.
PrincessAndrea says – reply to this

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I love Gossip Girl!
:D says – reply to this

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um hello im 14, and i love this show its not that dirty and its somthing all my friends watch! it is a fantastic show!!
So wr says – reply to this

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Re: mady –

I think that if you had real self control, you wouldn't feel as if a TV show could influence your decisions.
jess says – reply to this

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i would never let my tween watch this show. its not meant for tweens. Im 21 and i watch it on ocasion its good I guess but def inapropriate for the 11-12 year old scene
gossi says – reply to this

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Hell no, I would never let a tween watch this show. It's so boring and desperate that every show on tv has to turn to sex to get attention. Are there no more creative writers in Hollywood?
mke girl says – reply to this

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who cares about tweens, i'm 34 and i watch this show!
donna says – reply to this

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Re: FRANN – Are you serious???? Ohh please. You cant prevent your children from having sex by censoring the type of shows they watch or the type of movies they see. The best you could do is teach them to value themselves, and hope that they grow up practicing the right values. Dont be frieken ridiculous. If their going to have sex , their going to do it anyways…watching a show or not watching a show isn't the deciding factor.
Mel says – reply to this

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If I want my tween/teen daughter to be a skank who doesn't care who her actions hurt… Kids, and some adults, are so delusional about the world today. Seriously, looking to celebrities, a lot of them have little or no education past high school, for advice and guidance is so pathetic and super sad!
annie says – reply to this

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I LOVE THIS SHOW!!!!!!!!!!!!
and i think the ads are BRILLS!!!!!!
WATCH says – reply to this

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I love it!! Please let all 12,13 and 14 year old girls watch….they will be the whores of 2010 and we all need a steady flow of whores, especially yourng ones.
Muse says – reply to this

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I tried watching this show (first episode), but I couldn't really get into it. From what I overhear and read, I can see why it can be appealing to younger viewers, but no - I would never let my kids (I have stepdaughters 9 & 7) watch this show - even when they get into their teens. It glamourizes teen sexuality & that's really irresponsible right now. Sure some kids are going to experiment with sex, but THEY DON'T HAVE TO. There is alot of peer pressure from other kids who have negligent parents, and stupid young people in entertainment (Miley Cyrus & Jamie Lynn Spears) who flaunt sexuality and pregnancy. Tweens & Teens are free to find and experience sexuality, but shows like this need to ease up on the racy content. If they're going to show it - make sure it's responsible and chock full of sex education. Showing the passion of teen sex is giving the wrong ideas to dumb impressionable kids.
vg says – reply to this

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re:Jlove

lol at HELL to the Nah..
caris says – reply to this

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Re: mady – oh get over yourself mady…im older than you and i still waste my time watching this show…its actually very entertaining…not the best examples for teens but oh well its not like they dont know about this kinda crap anyways. its entertainment! just because you think this show is stupid, why are you ranting against other people. change channels.
nicol says – reply to this

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@mady: i totally agree. i am the same age and like, really, at school and stuff kids talk about mature things like sex and guys act all horny and at parties, people want to have sex. i, obviously have not… i'm thankfully not a skank:) but anyway. i think that these shows like gossip girl are telling people that it's normal and there's really no consequence. you have sex with someone in a limo, and everything is fine and dandy a week later. this show started off alright (when i say that, i mean… the first and even maybe the second episode) but now it's total crap, all about sex. the main audience for this show is teens like me, and i don't blame the producers for aiming this show at that audience, but when you know kids are attracted to something, could you maybe include a lesson or a ”moral to the story”? would it kill anyone if this show had any point or meaning?

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