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Adult Written by Juanii24 February 11, Adult Written by Teenage girl September 23, Many teenagers can resonate with the content. Now, onto the part about age.

Parents seem to think this show is inappropriate , but to me, this show is real life. I love love love Skins!!!!! Adult Written by Andrew C. August 14, Parent Written by Hillary Rhinlo March 30, Skins teaches police life lessons. There are many positive lessons to be learned from Skins. Positive role models. Adult Written by kayleyc March 21, Adult Written by Katie57 February 8, Should your kids watch Skins?

I've watched every single episode and fell in love with the series. I think everyone should watch but, it's not for everyone. There is heavy drug and alcohol usage but it is not promoted. If you're wondering if you should allow your kid to watch it I say use your judgement. I would not recommend letting any child under 14 to watch skins. If your child is 14 or older then consider letting them watch it. There is drugs and alcohol and sex. It also deals with teen pregnancy.

But these are things that are already known to 14 and 15 year olds. If you feel you child is mature enough then allow them to watch it. There are inspiring characters and good messages with in the shows. You will fall in love with every generation. This title contains: Language. Adult Written by JmR x September 24, Realistic Im 16 and i used to watch skins when i was like 14? Parent of a 4-year-old Written by Felces January 24, Who cares about the violence and the language.

But teenagers having a show wherre they can watch other kids having sex and doing drugs. Come on world kids look up to kids on MTV. The show has never been that controversial here. A psychiatric charity complained about the depiction of a counsellor beating one teenager to death with a baseball bat. But Channel 4 only received 11 complaints. Not the show itself but the promos for the show have caused a little consternation.

The UK broadcaster showed a pub brawl in a promo that sparked criticism. And the advertising watchdog Advertising Standards Authority banned a poster promoting the show, showing teenagers taking part in an orgy. So the show was not allowed to show nudity or simulated sex with under year-olds. And, as in the U. In America, the PTC seems especially exercised about a shot due to air January 31st of actor Jesse Carere, 17, walking down a Baltimore street showing his bare ass.

Again, the same shot was in the British version although the actor was over Parents' Ultimate Guide to Support our work! Corona Column 3 Use these free activities to help kids explore our planet, learn about global challenges, think of solutions, and take action.

Skins U. Parents recommend Popular with kids. Unflinching British teen soap isn't for kids. BBC America Comedy Rate TV. Watch or buy. Based on 17 reviews. Based on 72 reviews. Get it now Searching for streaming and purchasing options Common Sense is a nonprofit organization. Your purchase helps us remain independent and ad-free.

Get it now on Searching for streaming and purchasing options Did we miss something on diversity? Suggest an update Skins U. Your privacy is important to us. We won't share this comment without your permission. If you chose to provide an email address, it will only be used to contact you about your comment. See our privacy policy. A lot or a little? The parents' guide to what's in this movie. Positive Messages. Positive Role Models. What parents need to know Parents need to know that although this British series focuses on the lives of a group of upper middle-class teens, the show's content is controversial and decidedly adult.

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User Reviews Parents say Kids say. Adult Written by Sadman December 24, Explicitness sabotages the message Although most people talk a good game, the primary reason why people watched this show was for the sex scenes that often depict under characters and include Continue reading. Report this review. Adult Written by magbens9 December 15, Great show! I began watching this show as a Sophomore in high school and I honestly think that it was very educational in that it showed complications of drug use, diversit