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Date Posted: 12:10:26 04/21/10 Wed
Author: Jeannine
Subject: Why Glee makes me sad
guess I am officially an old fart now. I love Glee. I love the music, the perkiness... have always loved that type of entertainment. But thank God I don't have a 12 year old kid watching with me. I guess I would be one of those mean parents who doesn't let their kids watch what everyone else is watching.
Why is it that a show about kids, aimed at kids, for kids is all about sex? Not cautionary tales, either... glorifying teen sex. And threesomes. And teen pregnancy.
That stuff isn't okay, is it?
I am no prude, but it is too much. It makes me so sad.
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mixed thoughts.... (Glee spoilerish, kinda...) -- Jenn, 19:24:52 04/21/10 Wed [1]
I've watched the new 90210 and have been amazed at just how sex-crazed they are on that show. 90210 was big when I was in middle school and it was nothing like the new one in regards to sexual content.
I'm admittedly not 100% sure how much Glee is aimed at kids. Is there Glee merchandise like Barbies and backpacks? I have no idea. A lot of my friends (late 20s/early 30s) watch. Honestly, I don't think there is more sex in Glee than they encounter at school. (Which is a problem, no doubt)
For me, this just stresses the most important thing of all - parenting. Parents have to be on top of what it is their impressionable kids are watching. They just do.
As for this particular Glee episode, I do think it is noteworthy that not all characters chose to have sex. In fact, it was pointed out that the guidance counselor took control of her body by saying she was not ready.
90210, on other hand, is just a bunch of crazy teen sex. My young teen would not be watching it.
I have done some prom dress photo shoots since beginning my photography business. I bought the TEEN prom issue just to check out what is current, get some posing ideas, etc. I was pretty appalled at the dresses in there. Cut low, cut high, cleavage galore. Aye yi yi. Pop culture in general is sex, sex, sex and it just gets younger!
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and the commercials all the time! -- lindalou, 23:49:56 04/27/10 Tue [1]
I always am so embarrassed when the ads for viagra comes on, what do the kids think?
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Re: Why Glee makes me sad -- niki, 11:49:03 04/28/10 Wed [1]
I don't think kids are Glee's target. It is mostly aimed at older teens and adults.
That said, I don't think this episode was bad. It showed 3 couples in very different situations deciding about sex. Two of the 3 thought they wanted to but wisely decided they weren't ready. The third went through with it and regretted doing so because he didn't have feelings for the girl.
My co-worker watches with her high school kids and she said they commented on how uncomfortable those scenes were- I think that was the point. If a parent was watching with a kid, I think it could be a lead in to a very valuable discussion.
I also found it very interesting that Finn lied and said he didn't have sex cause he regretted it, and _____(the dark-haired girl who's name has left me) lied and said she did. So even though she knew she wasn't ready and didn't do it, she felt like she had to say she did. Once again very good material for a parental discussion (and it may be easier to discuss character motivation than personal).
I love the campy-ness of the show. It is very enjoyable, even the weeks when I am not fond of the music.
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It's a quirky show with an edge. I love it. But it was created by -- LAwoman, 21:53:54 04/29/10 Thu [1]
the same guy who created Nip/Tuck so it's not really aimed at kids. It's not like they are doing the Mylie Cyrus or Justin Bieber catalogs. And I wish I didn't know those names LOL!!!
Glee's biggest demo is women 18-49. Yeah, that's me. Jane Lynch is freakin' awesome. Kristen Chenowith was so good this past episode.
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thanks for the responses, I discussed this with my niece -- Jeannine, 13:18:39 05/05/10 Wed [1]
she has a 13 yr old girl... she says the show is "over her head" (hope hope) and the music doesn't appeal to her so it isn't an issue. She did say she would let her watch if she wanted, and watch with her.
I guess I am doom and gloom about our moral state... my parents were the same way when I was a teen. I do doubt that anyone is gonna watch Glee and decide to run out and have sex because of what they see. It just bothers me to think of kids with unlimited access to info, good and bad, but Glee is the least of it.
I do like the show, the campy musical comedy thing is right up my alley and I also like the "quirky" value. I have always LOVED Jane Lynch... remember her in "Best in Show"? She and Fred --?--(CRAFT) the announcer at the show were the best parts. So great she is finally getting the recognition she deserves.
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Fred Willard! I loved Best in Show. -- LAwoman, 19:37:08 05/06/10 Thu [1]
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I loved her in a Mighty Wind, too. -- lindalou, 11:06:56 05/07/10 Fri [1]
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Loved her in Role Models -- Jenn, 20:41:57 05/10/10 Mon [1]
It was a terribly obnoxious movie, but I have to admit I thought it was really funny.
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