Why didn't anyone tell me this about Glee?

[EeyoreEma]

I agree - I enjoy watching it but there is NO way that I'd let my kids near it. Granted they're only 4 and 2 but they still won't be watching it until they are MUCH MUCH older ... like over 18

 

[shortbun]

I'm probably dense here but I don't get this comment? Does fox have more 'adult' types of shows than other network television? I hadn't ever noticed if that's the case so that's why I'm asking.

Two and a Half Men, Simpsons, Family Guy...I rest my case.

 

[czycropper]

Two & Half Men is actually a CBS/ABC/NBC (can't remember which ) show that re-runs are being shown on Fox.

Now, I do have to agree with Family Guy and the Simpson's has it's ups and downs.

Some of my neighbor high school kids say that what happens on Glee is not any worse of what's happening in high school now. AND yes, I live in an upper middle class area, so yes lots of the kids there are very spoiled (lots get SUVs and very nice cars as Juniors) but thankfully 96% of the graduating class goes on to college with 65% to Ivy League colleges-got those stats from the BOE since I'm an officer of the PTO for the middle school.

 

[bicker]

In many cases, I think it is really less a matter of what kids can and cannot handle as much as what their parents care to have them handle and/or what the parents can handle. Shows like this have real and unreal elements, and generally it is the real elements (teenage pregnancy) that parents have the most concern about, rather than the unreal elements (like how the heck is so much talent all randomly gathered together in one school).

Also remember that people are naturally attracted to what's interesting and naturally indifferent to what's mundane. Television series need to present things that are not typical, not average, not normal, in order for them to be worthy of watching, as far as most viewers are concerned.

I think the real skepticism with regard to the whole "Glee issue" should be focused mostly on the folks who protest the show too loudly. The louder the objection, the more indication that show is really worthy of note, and the clearer it is that the objections aren't motivated by actual critical consideration, but rather by the desire to impose one's own personal preferences on others. If something is truly unworthy then the proper reaction is to ignore it.

 

[mhsjax]

Boy I guess I am the bad parent here, like I said my kids watch it. But like someone else said it is about what your kids can handle. I do understand why most people wouldn't let their kids watch it, but I am not one of those.

My youngest watches it for the music and for Sue, we all think she is extremely funny. The sexual things just go right over his head, he just doesn't care and he never asks what they mean. DD 11 same thing, she didn't even want to listen to the bird and the bees talk, she has no time for that. Oldest is 13 sometimes he watches but not usually.

Not trying to debate or talk others into letting their kids watch, but mine do and they are not suffering from it, and really all the sexual situations go right over their heads. Also, it seems to be calming down a little more lately, more about the competition than sex. And I don't think it was ever aimed at kids to begin with.

 

[mhsjax]

Glee should be/is an adult show. I get embarrassed watching it with my 17 year old. I like the musical numbers and the dancing. The acting is sub-par or over the top, and the plot lines are thin and near non-existent.

Children - under 16 should be nowhere near the television when this one is on.

Just another show geared towards pushing the envelope as far as possible.

I do wonder if the writers could do one show that is PG leaving out the gratuitous sexual innuendos and overt adult themes. Perhaps then real talent would show through.

I am sorry, but if you can't overlook the sexual themes to see the real talent, then I am not sure you would ever because those kids are incredible and I have heard several of them live and unlike most people they can still sing.

 

[We_Love_Disney]

I am sorry, but if you can't overlook the sexual themes to see the real talent, then I am not sure you would ever because those kids are incredible and I have heard several of them live and unlike most people they can still sing.

I see the real talent in the musical numbers and in the dancing, as I stated. They can sing, better than most pop singers. For this reason, I will watch the show. I am sorry if I wasn't clear in what I wrote. The real talent I was referring to in the last paragraph was for the writers to be able to write a show without the gratuitous sexual content etc.....

 

[autumnpalm]

I watch the show and enjoy it, but I would let kids younger than high school age watch it. I do agree that it brings up some important issues but there are a number of inappropriate scenes in every episode that I just wouldn't be comfortable exposing young children to. It is an entertaining show but certainly not a wholesome, family friendly show IMO. Different things work for different families though!

 

[mhsjax]

I see the real talent in the musical numbers and in the dancing, as I stated. They can sing, better than most pop singers. For this reason, I will watch the show. I am sorry if I wasn't clear in what I wrote. The real talent I was referring to in the last paragraph was for the writers to be able to write a show without the gratuitous sexual content etc.....

Sorry, I misunderstood, and yes it would be nice if they could write the show without the gratuitous sexual content.

I don't know if you know this, but it is created by the same guy that did Nip Tuck, so that should give you some clue as to this guys style, Kind of out there.

 

[gina2000]

Must be me. Secret Life of the American Teenager on ABC Family sends me around the bend. If I hear one more kid talk about having sex (and what kid puts it that way?), I am going to scream. Who is having whose baby? Then let's swap partners and let another couple have a child. Sheesh.

I think Glee's innuendos would go over many kids' heads. And most kids would focus on the singing and dancing....

But I'm old. What do I know????

 

[MushyMushy]

I see the real talent in the musical numbers and in the dancing, as I stated. They can sing, better than most pop singers. For this reason, I will watch the show. I am sorry if I wasn't clear in what I wrote. The real talent I was referring to in the last paragraph was for the writers to be able to write a show without the gratuitous sexual content etc.....

Some of us like an adult edge to shows. Not everything has to be kid friendly.

 

[Indiana Rose Lee]

Some of us like an adult edge to shows. Not everything has to be kid friendly.

at that point it seems a bit creepy that adults have such an interest in watching teens have sex or discussing it.

 

[We_Love_Disney]

at that point it seems a bit creepy that adults have such an interest in watching teens have sex or discussing it.

Perhaps posters should read all the comments first.

 

[golfgal]

Glee should be/is an adult show. I get embarrassed watching it with my 17 year old. I like the musical numbers and the dancing. The acting is sub-par or over the top, and the plot lines are thin and near non-existent.

Children - under 16 should be nowhere near the television when this one is on.

Just another show geared towards pushing the envelope as far as possible.

I do wonder if the writers could do one show that is PG leaving out the gratuitous sexual innuendos and overt adult themes. Perhaps then real talent would show through.

I see the real talent in the musical numbers and in the dancing, as I stated. They can sing, better than most pop singers. For this reason, I will watch the show. I am sorry if I wasn't clear in what I wrote. The real talent I was referring to in the last paragraph was for the writers to be able to write a show without the gratuitous sexual content etc.....

This show is aimed at high school aged kids. I haven't seen any gratuitous sexual content but the show does deal with teen sex, which is a very real issue for high school kids. We love the show, our DD DVR's it so she doesn't miss it, pretty much all of her friends watch it as well. It is a very popular show with high school aged kids and it is a very appropriate show for them to watch I think.

 

[We_Love_Disney]

This show is aimed at high school aged kids. I haven't seen any gratuitous sexual content but the show does deal with teen sex, which is a very real issue for high school kids. We love the show, our DD DVR's it so she doesn't miss it, pretty much all of her friends watch it as well. It is a very popular show with high school aged kids and it is a very appropriate show for them to watch I think.

That's your opinion. You already quoted mine, which I stand by.

 

[Mickey Fliers]

OP here. I am really liking the show but I do feel it is a bit much for my middle school (6th and 7th grade) sons. I didn't really want to explain why Finn could possibly (NOT!) have impregnated Quinn in the hot tub. Or the balloon popping scene. Or the "if you quit I will let you touch my breast". Or countless other moments that MY boys just aren't ready for. Maybe it is my own comfort level. They seemed to enjoy the show, but I was squirming.

It probably would be okay for my 12 almost 13 yo, but not much just turned 11 yo. YMMV.

That being said. I think Glee is hysterical!

 

[MushyMushy]

at that point it seems a bit creepy that adults have such an interest in watching teens have sex or discussing it.

Yeahhhhhhh. Right. Okayyyyy.

I seem to remember Grease being a big hit back in the day. Millions of creepy adults can't be wrong.

 

[TheDisneyGirl02]

Yeahhhhhhh. Right. Okayyyyy.

I seem to remember Grease being a big hit back in the day. Millions of creepy adults can't be wrong.

Heck, I loved Grease when I was little - like 5/6 year old little. I would watch it after school. I knew all of the words to the songs by the time I was in 1st grade - granted, I didn't figure out what they were talking about in "Grease Lightning" until I was in my mid-20's! LOL!!!

That being said, I don't think that Glee is that inappropriate. I used to watch "Three's Company" and not understand any of the 'adult talk' - I just enjoyed watching Jack fall down.

I also loved 90210 and Melrose Place when the originals were on the air. I could seperate reality from fiction. My mom always told me that in real life, people don't go jumping from bed to bed. My twin and I watched this show with my mom every week also.

I also want to mention that although I watched these two movies/shows, I was still literally raised in a cave - just ask any of my friends.

I guess what I'm trying to say is that I personally don't think Glee is all that 'bad'. Sure there are the comments here and there but there is no nudity. There has been worse shows on TV for kids to watch than Glee.

 

[Sparx]

I've never seen an episode of glee. I wouldn't have guessed that it was very sexual though from the commercials!

 

[bicker]

Television is entertainment, and therefore beholden to its viewers' preferences. Truly talented television writers very effectively provide the comedy, mystery, drama, and yes, some non-Barney-and-Friends-friendly themes, that many viewers demand. A writer unable to write what viewers are interested in watching isn't a very talented writer.