Parental Control

Normally reality shows have some sort of realism to them. The characters in reality shows are supposed to act at least somewhat natural. The situations are also generally at least semi-plausible and make sense. "Parental Control" has not an ounce of realism to it, and is just obviously fake and staged in every way. If the show would just come out and say it's not a real reality show, it would become much more enjoyable, but as long as they keep the facade of realism to this show, it's just embarrassing and hard to sit through.

Every episode features a couple parents with a daughter or son. The parents hate their child's boyfriend or girlfriend, and they want their kid to find another date. The parents choose two kids from a few potential children, and the two go on a date with their kid. The parents generally act very stupid, and their child's boyfriend or girlfriend is always horrible to the parents and their kid. The dates they go on make no sense, and overall this show is about as much of a reality show as King of Queens.

This show is just overall obnoxious. The parents are always cracking bad jokes and act like babies, and their kid's boy/girlfriend are about as mean and rude as anyone could get. The dates that these kids go on are so fake! They're obviously set up, considering how unique they are, including going to an empty burger place and cooking food, to going to an empty dance studio for a private dance lesson to going to an empty school and oil sliding. Why is every place empty and why do these kids have access to all these places?

The premise is ridiculous, the acting is horrible and this is not a reality show in the least. If you can get past the stupidity, it is easy to let your mind go and enjoy this, but nonetheless this is still one of Mtv's worst.

My rating: * 1/2 out of ****. 30 mins. TV14

This show was obviously so fake because the dates they go on aren't actually real... it's definitely set up...

I'm only 16 but I usually don't watch MTV. But this time is different. Parents who are unsatisfied with their daughters boyfriend so they're going to pick two guys out of many hopefuls, they each take her on a date and the she has to decided to stay with her old boyfriend or go with one of the new guys. Their decisions are very mixed. Some stay and some go. The girls boyfriend is always a conceited jerk who treats her like complete poopy. (cant say the s word on this site, besides poopy sounds funny) I got a question. Why are all of MTV's shows done in California? They should do some in Florida or a cool place to be, There's more to life then California MTV!!!!! The girl is usually a dumb blonde who had a guy a beautiful blonde would never date. A lot of these girls are dating loser guys like me. The show is a bit unrealistic but still fun to watch. They should come to Connecticut in the summertime, it's really nice here, but ONLY in the summertime.

The show is okay, but the acting is horrible. They should really hire better actors/actresses. The only reason I watch it is to see which person "dates" the other person. It's totally fake, if you listen to their voice tone and facial expressions you can tell it's fake. The show is interesting to some, not all. I think it's alright, but the acting absolutely sucks. If you're looking for a good TV show with good actors on MTV, Parental Control is not the one. Try True Life. That show is great. Cause it shows the lives of people. No sucking acting. But yeah, just pay really good attention to Parental Control, and you can tell it's fake.

This show is almost as obviously fake as survivor. I've seen a few episodes and it's totally unrealistic. The interviews always have the few gentleman, and then the stupid ones that don't have a chance in hell(i.e. One of them asks if the daughter is a virgin). The guys that are chosen, take them on dates that can't be expected as "the usual" on pretty much any guy, let alone teenagers(bungee jumping?). As for the boyfriend, he's always an obnoxious idiot that makes you wonder what anyone would see in them as either friend or significant other. The whole concept is pretty stupid, and I'm not saying that because I'm of the male persuasion. I'd say this show is okay if you want to check it out, but I seriously doubt you'll want to dedicate yourself to it.