Many teens use TV shows as an escape from the reality of school, sports, after-school jobs, and personal problems. Attractive characters on Popular live out young people s fantasies, enjoying a seemingly endless supply of trendy clothes and flashy cars. On Roswell a teen finds her soulmate in an alien, and Buffy slays vampires between classes. Some teens tune in out of a desire to fit in with their friends. Raciest Scenes Parents might be surprised by the racy content in many favorite teen shows.
Programs aimed at teens often seek to titillate their audience.
In Popular , a science teacher accidentally gives her male students a video of her as a dominatrix. Ruthie of The Real World often strips, has sex with men and women, drives drunk, and contemplates suicide. Some shows incorporate provocative material in a more responsible way. Jack and Ethan share a kiss, but the moment seems appropriate, as the story of Jack s homosexuality had been carefully crafted. It didn t seem like a stunt to raise ratings, like the ones on shows such as Ally McBeal did.