Payson and Emily are great role models they are both the most determined. Lauren is sometimes manipulative and out of jealously has sex with Kaylie's boyfriend, Carter. There are some swears: a--,b---- h---, and also some talk about sex. There is also alot of drama in this show, but I love this show.. I can't wait for it's return in January.
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Make It or Break It
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Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 12; suggested age 12. -
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Common Sense says
Gymnastics series mixes competition and teen drama.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 12 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Make It or Break It
Parents need to know that one of the main characters in this tween/teen-targeted sports drama is a snobby, spoiled girl whose father condones her unsportsmanlike behavior by buying her way onto another team when she loses an important competition. She's rude to rivals and "friends" alike and is quick to pass judgment on people based on things like appearance. Also expect some intermittent strong language and relatively mild sexual references. That aside, the series does explore the positive aspects of athletic competition and the traits that make for a successful athlete and a unified team.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about competition. What are the benefits of taking part in a contest? What types of contests have you participated in? How did you prepare for them? How did your skills improve as you trained? What competitive goals do you have for yourself in the future? Parents can also use the characters’ behavior to learn about their kids’ own peer relationships. What did you think of Lauren’s reaction to Emily? Have you ever felt like an outsider among your peers? How did you overcome the situation? How might you help someone else who’s feeling that way?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
A drama filled show, but a great show!
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
AWESOME
all i can say is i watch it every monday and it is AWESOME
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
not appropriate for kids under 13!
Dont get me wrong, this is an awesome show and I tune in every week. The language is strong for abc family and one of the main characters has sex with one of her best friend's boyfriend.And in one of the early episodes there is profuse underage drinking at a kegger party. But payson and Emily are great role models. Especially payson because she is so dedicated to gymnastics and helps keep her friends in line. great show
- I rate this title on for age 14 and give it
perfect for all
thiz iz a real true book if u cant make it just break it!!!!
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Negative role models
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
as long as you know whats wrong, you will enjoy this
abc family is about the family any more. after their major hit 'secret life' they have created shows like that with a twist. make it of brake it is a good show. you need to know that some of what goes on in it should not be repeated.
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| 86% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
| 71% | of parents say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking |
| 57% | of parents don't feel there are good role models |
| 57% | of parents don't think the messages are positive |
| 43% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
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