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Driven

(Rated TV-PG, Reality TV, Where to watch: VH1)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 16; suggested age 13.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Celebrity profiles will fascinate dedicated fans.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 13–16

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Although most of the stars profiled experienced hardships and even battled drug and alcohol addiction, they came out on top thanks to help from family and friends and inherent determination.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Depending on the star being profiled, there are snippets of violence (gang warfare and fistfights, for example) in his or her past.

  • Sex:

    Since some of the stars have had children out of wedlock, there's talk of premarital sex.

  • Language:

    Curse words are bleeped out.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Some of the stars have experienced drug and alcohol addiction.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Driven

Parents need to know that some of the stars profiled in this documentary series have struggled with drug and alcohol abuse and that part of what makes them interesting is their less-than-normal lives. While most viewers will understand that just because their favorite star did drugs or had children out of wedlock doesn't mean that they should try it, too, parents might want to make sure that younger or more impressionable kids steer clear of episodes about particularly controversial celebs.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the nature of celebrity. What are the advantages and disadvantages of being famous? What does it take to make it in the TV, movie, or music industries? What's a typical day like for someone like Britney Spears? And why do we find the personal details of stars' lives so fascinating, anyway? Does anything you learn from the show change your feelings about the person being profiled?
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