“Degrassi” is Disgraceful, even for teens
Life is not an episode of “The Waltons” or “The Cosby Show” but television shows, especially kids’ shows integrate the most liberal or extreme scenarios into their storylines normalizing the behavior.
“Degrassi”, or more specifically, “Degrassi: The Next Generation” is the flagship show of TeenNick which was revamped in 2009 and features the long running Canadian show. (Note to be confused with Canadien as in Montreal Candadiens, see comments below-BBJ)
TeenNick sounds like a safe haven for parents to unleash their children for some mindless television time. Unfortunately, you need to be concerned.
This is “Degrassi”:
*Jimmy tries to advance his sexual relationship with girlfriend Ashley, he learns that his physical disabilities have caused him to have some erectile issues
*Episode entitled: “It’s Raining Men” – teens Marco and Dylan go on a date, have their first kiss after season long tension including a GLAAD mixer
*One character is caught snorting cocaine and that character joins the first to “find out what it’s like”
*The Coach takes KC to a hotel, gets him drunk, watches porn with him, shows his gun and hires KC a hooker.
Sex, drinking, suicide, even some drug use, getting DRUNK…”Degrassi” delivers it all.
“Part of making stories about the next generation involves tackling social issues relevant to today’s adolescents, even if that means pushing the envelope of what’s conventionally seen in youth-oriented programs” said co-creator and producer Linda Schuyler.
Coach and KC bonding over some porn
Push the envelope….see, the producer just told you the truth: you don’t get to parent, you get what they decide your kid needs.
“Degrassi” hides behind the TeenNick label to seem like a family friendly program but it’s nothing of the sorts.
To make matters worse, they’ll run ads for this garbage during shows for younger kids (e.g. during “Ned’s Declassified”)
They can spin this as an envelope that needs to be pushed, but teachers getting teens drunk and hiring hookers is illegal…ILLEGAL…not a barrier.
See what I think of iCarly: http://deskofbrian.com/2009/12/parenting-war-ban-on-icarly/
Here’s pretty comprehensive list: http://degrassi.wikia.com/wiki/List_of_issues_addressed_in_Degrassi:_The_Next_Generation
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y41gXHJyzko&feature=related
http://www.jackmyers.com/commentary/tv-maven/10437302.html
http://news.degrassi.ca/article.php?a_id=618
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thanks for all of the comments
I never advocated for the show to be removed, but petitioned parents to know what their kids are watching and “vote” accordingly.
As I explained, we voted against supporting the show as I don’t feel it sends proper messages at all, playing the whole “you are not alone” game to condone this behavior
I agree with Brian, i have a 13 year old and she was watching the show. i sat with her for a few minutes and i was so disgusted with it. i saw two girls kissing. i don’t even like to watch a woman with a man kissing infront of my daughter. Never the less two women!!! the show is immoral, disgusting and perverted. it is teaching our kids that drugs, sex, and homosexuality its ok. this country has become EVIL!! where innocence does not exist any more and every inmorality is accepted. just like sodom and gomorrah. THE SHOW SHOULD BE OFF THE AIR!
While its true that degrassi tackles some serious issues its intention has never been to promote them but rather to portray issues teens are really going through and either give them a sense of “you’re not alone” if you’ve made the mistake or steer kids away from it by showing the consquences. Honestly although its a serious show, there really are kids who go through these things and many teens have been inspired by degrassi. I see nothing wrong with a show like this to offer some guidence to teens going through these issues.
Also as the name implies Teennick is targeted at kids roughly about 13+ so by the time your kids are that age they should already be aware of these issues in degrassi. If kids younger than that are watching the channel then I think its the responsiblity of the parent to see if they’re okay with their kids watching it or not.
Not here to hate on your article but overall you seem to be missing the overall goal of what the show hopes to achieve.
They’re not depicting high school properly. They only show negativities. I for one think that the show should be shut down. There are other ways to make good entertainment and I think they should come up with a new idea. I do apologize to the fans if I offend you with this comment but I really think that degrassi is too negative and is full of too much s**t.
maybe if you masturbated every now and then you wouldn’t be so uptight
Well, other than you are a rude, foul mouthed 15 year old who can’t spell or has some serious typing shortcomings.
Way to go “Name”
its a f***ing ten show goddamn it
does this mean youthink teenagers need to be watched as well?
f**** you i was watchin this at six
i am now 15 and nothing is wrng with me
I absolutely agree with everything you said in your article. Yes, unfortunately this is becoming the “norm” for pre-teens and teens, but that doesn’t mean it is right. More and more exposure to this kind of immoral living is tricking society (particularly youth) into thinking that it is okay to live, experience, and worse broadcast this type of garbage. Every time something “pushes the envelope” of what is moral behavior or immoral behavior that line gets blurred and thinking becomes distorted. (I.E. I saw some kids do it at school and it’s on my favorite show, and I know it’s wrong, but it’s out there, it happens, so whatever, it’s not THAT big a deal.) Mostly I am angry that the advertisements are shown during times when younger audiences are watching. And don’t tell me that little kids don’t get it! Not when my three year old started asking questions. Honestly, I’m a 31 year old mother of three young children and by no means am I uptight, but come on, this crap is getting ridiculous. It IS NOT okay for ppl to be acting like this, worse yet making shows about it!
“It’s just marketing when they show the commercials for it during the day during kids shows. Kids watching those shows are not old enough to be seriously influenced by those commercials anyways.”
Sorry but that is the entire point of my article. The commercials are inappropriate to be on those channels and YES, even little kids will ask questions.
I have five kids spanning a broad age range and it’s a difficult challenge.
The other problem is that the marathons and repeat run all hours of the day. They are accessible to a younger audience.
Remember this is Nick and contradicts their reputation.
I judged it harshly because it’s the parents job to deal with these issues, not a TV show designed to push the envelope.
As other posters commented, it can be a teaching tool (just like anything in life) but parents need to be aware that it’s out there
Okay, so, um, I just wanted to say that this is total..crap. I’m a teen and I watch this show and I see the message clearly. They even sometimes have the characters talk about it after, how those things are bad. Believe it or not, there are really kids(I really mean kids, twelve and thirteen year olds.) doing drugs, having sex, watching porn, and commiting suicide. Do you not watch the news? When I watched the episode about Peter getting stoned on Meth and losing nearly everything that didn’t even make me want to try it. Not one bit. And, helloo, nearly all t.v. channels have alternate channels that come on later in the day. Nickelodeon-Nick@Nite, CartoonNetwork-AdultSwim. Just because it doesn’t have a different name doesn’t mean it doesn’t switch over to shows for an older audience. It’s just marketing when they show the commercials for it during the day during kids shows. Kids watching those shows are not old enough to be seriously influenced by those commercials anyways. Commonly, Degrassi commercials leave you with a substantial cliff-hanger. So, this offended me since Degrassi is one of my *personally* favorite shows. Please get the facts straight before you assume and judge something so harshly and immediately.
I just have to add another comment. I understand what many commentors are saying that this IS the way life is but why do we need it on our t.v.s???? That is the question. This stuff went on back in the past too but t.v. companies didn’t wan’t to glorify it. Today’s teens and preteens see too much stuff as it is. It being on t.v. almost makes it seem like it’s acceptable.
Don’t we have enough real life situations going on?? Isn’t t.v. supposed to be an escape from reality? I am so glad I grew up in the 70′s and 80′s when the t.v. companies actually cared about protecting kids from violence and sex. Now it’s all in your face and not just t.v. either. It’s music too. Everyone is pushing the envelope without considering the future generation to come.
I think parents would be completely and utterly shocked to find out what goes on in the life of an average teenager. We go through a lot, most of which we don’t tell our parents or even friends. Degrassi is a fantastic influence on kids because it shows that the choices teens are making everyday come with real CONSEQUENCES – unlike most TV shows. Although the issues don’t always have fairy-tale endings, the characters get through them. I think that shows kids that life isn’t easy, but you should never give up. You obviously haven’t watched the show a day in your life. Oh and for the record, KC had no family and lived in a foster care center. Coach Carter started out as being somewhat like a father figure to him. Once Coach Carter started crossing the line, KC told the police and the coach was fired. It’s not like they were nasty perverted besties or whatever. Degrassi is a wonderful and realistic show. I would reccomend it to anyone.
The young people here are missing the point. Most think this is a debate on whether this show is good or bad-depicting reality or skewing it. What most people don’t realize is that media fed to us, kids and adults, has a hidden worldview behind it. This show pushes it’s worldview unknowingly on teens in both overt and subversive ways. Minds are being shaped without them knowing so. It’s not like being ‘brainwashed’ as someone accused me of saying, but more or less positions are being impressed upon us as the normal, thus the way it is. When you understand this is happening, you can watch a single episode and count many many positions being put out as truth. If one doesn’t have a grasp of morality, well then you easily adapt the writer’s belief of what is right and wrong.
I believe this show is inappropriate-flat out for anyone under 14, and considering it is advertised all day, and shown in marathons, it’s absolutely reaching that age group. I was stuck watching this marathon with my 17 year old, so I used it as a teaching opportunity. I showed her several examples of where some writer’s worldview was being foisted onto unsuspecting kids. We reaffirmed her convictions and she was given tools to recognize the attempts being made on her. She still wanted to watch, but her eyes were opened. Unfortunately, a majority of teens do not know what is being played upon them.
I resent that comment about how it’s dumb to show kids resisting pressure to drink. Maybe YOU were too weak to resist the pressure, but YOU shouldn’t be the example. I’m 19 years old and I’ve never had a drink. Ever. And I’m proud of it! I was pressured in high school, and now in college, but I’m still going strong. Why should people like you, who are wrong, be rewarded?
Don’t worry, Branden. Karli is off base. I graduated from high school this past year, and it’s nothing like this show. Sure, their are a few messed up kids, but they’re not the majority. Heck, this stuff isn’t even that common on my college campus. What kids don’t need is to believe this crap is cool and totally normal. Drugs and sexual promiscuity should not be passed off as typical teen behavior. It doesn’t have to be that way. Young people need role models who are commited to living good, moral lives. Degrassi shows humanity at it’s worst. End of story.
Also very well said Mr. J. Payton-Brown, Jenny and Jonathan!!!
@ I doubt I’ll be the one to sway your opinion, but here’s hoping
-VERY well said!
I love this show. Some of the topics can be a little silly (like the coach getting the kid a hooker!) but they are showing us real stuff that goes on in all high schools. I’m sick of shows that make all teenagers so perfect and innocent and like “I better not drink this beer I’m not 21 yet” -PLEASE! Love love love this show. (I’m a 23 year old female. Been watching this show since it came back as “the next generation”)
Yes you can point out the topics covered in Degrassi but it is a primetime show on a Teen network. In my opinion Degrassi is limited because it is on a teen network so its filtered so people can have an awareness of topics. I respect you and your situation because you are a parent.If possible, I would like to have a discussion with you via email
Instead of arguing Karli, I’ll tell how sad and disheartening your statement makes me feel.
whether you want to believe it or not, this is how high school actually is. i just graduated and i have been through just about everything that’s gone on on Degrassi.
@Degrassi Watcher.
Yea, uh, the Person who wrote this article happens to be my DAD, FYI, he does have a life, and a job, and he doesn’t ‘HATE’ Degrassi, he simply dislikes it with a purpose. So eat it.
Degrassi stinks, thanks to it, i cant watch nickelodeon anymore, because in the commercial the teen were stabbing and fighting and shooting each other, is that really normal???
My children point this out:
Attn all Degrassi supporters who feel that the time slot and the marketing towards older kids make this acceptable. Well, there was a Degrassi marathon running all day.
So much for Teen Nick being safe
@ Brian: Great inside joke – thanks
jelouse = Jello + many many lice?
Do English much?
degrassi is awsome yu are jelouse bt degrassi is awsome yu need to stop ur crap and watch it its cool nd if yu have that much problems with it then dnt watch it stupids nd HEY AIMEE!
Your article is extremely misleading. Degrassi does not PROMOTE drugs, hookers, Suicide, etc. It TALKS about them. NOT THE SAME THING.
And it is not the responsibility of any faucets of entertainment, be it tv shows, movies, music, etc. to parent your children. It is YOUR job to police what your children watch. Ever heard of parental controls? And there are ratings on just about everything else.
Anyway, big deal. True, Degrassi is a smutty show to some people. But In my mind, there are so many worse things going on in this world to gripe about.
So Let’s move forward. Instead of writing articles that condemn things that aren’t all that important in the big scope of things, why don’t you go spend time with your kids?
Degrassi is possibly the worst young adults on tv right now. Basically everyone on the show acts like a spoiled, annoying little shit. (Oh wait… it really does accurately portray the lives of teenagers)
Why would teens want to watch an accurate depiction of teen life? You have your own lame, boring life to life, stop watching these bratty kids.
Honestly the kids on this show act like retards with no judgement skills at all. You really think that because teens watched a drug use gone bad situation on a FICTIONAL tv show, they suddenly not going to do drugs? This show doesn’t “deal with the issues” it only glamorizes them. Even homosexuality. The homophobia they experience in the show is nothing like real life homophobia. And how wonderful it is that all these people are wealthy and even if they aren’t they still manage to be stylish and beautiful. Ugh, makes me puke.
Closing note. Degrassi. Shit show. Always have been, always will be.
Degrassi commercials are on all the time showing the tensions of the gay relationships, girls undressing and all the other crap on that show – hardly shielding young kids
I’m sorry but I honestly can’t agree with you. I’ve read your arguments in the comments below and I find your opinions ignorant. Degrassi is NOT a bad show. It seems you’re completely missing the point.
YOU SEE homosexuality being accepted, drug use, a girl texting naked photos of herself, and a coach who acted inappropriate toward a young boy. BUT you need to see the big picture. I SEE homosexuality being shown in a healthy light; not the you’re-going-to-hell view usually given because believe it or not, some people actually don’t think that it’s an evil action to love the same sex. I see teenager’s lives being manipulated and destroyed because of drug use and it makes me think ‘wow, I would NEVER want this to happen to me’. I see a girl being embarrassed after her boyfriend consequently showed naked pictures of her to another boy. I see a young man be being traumatized by a parental figure for him and you know what? It makes me want to watch out for men like Coach Carson in real life.
I’ve been watching Degrassi for a LONG time, and instead of “messing” me up, it’s made my views less ignorant and I can honestly say that I KNOW a thing or two about what can happen in LIFE instead of being in a sheltered box all of my years. Believe it or not, most teen nick shows aren’t very good depictions. Not all kids go around getting into unrealistic situations and ALWAYS have a happy ending. My mother has watched Degrassi with me. She isn’t exactly into the “teen drama” but I think she understands why I watch it and that it isn’t a bad show that is melting my mind.
It seems to me you need to go and watch at LEAST a full season before you start to criticize this show.
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Wow another Brandon… that’ll add some confusion.
Nothing like a condescending post that completely misses the point.
I never asked them to stop the show, ban the show or cancel the show – I just wouldn’t recommend the show and felt other parents needed to know about the content.
Insecure? You are the other pretending to be me
Weird, a station titled “Teen” Nick should only show shows for small children. Please, get a life or watch Nick Jr.
TeenNick is The N. Same station, new name. Did you complain when The N aired Degrassi? Or did you think when they revamped all of the stations they own into including the word “Nick” , that The N would change into Nickelodeon 2?
This is why I wish they’d stop showing Nick shows because “insecure” people are too “insecure” to realize it’s a teen station. And insecure is code incase you’re to insecure to know what I meant.
Never said it did Elizabeth, But I get to decide when and how as a parent homosexuality will be discussed and frankly, the “Degrassi” approach isn’t the best IMO
You know what’s so funny? I was brought up watching Leave It To Beaver and all those other wholesome “family” shows of the 60s and 70s, and the heterosexuality never rubbed off on me. Even went to church every Sunday – I’ve been irrepairably gay my whole life. So fret Brandon, a TV show will not sway a child’s sexuality. Didn’t sway mine.
I shouldn’t have to worry about PG rated commercials with people undressing, talking about sex, homosexuality etc…when my kids are watching Spongebob
FYI, the “it’s on later”, “Teen NIck is for older kids” BS is just that — there is a permanent promotion on the bottom right of the screen (while the kids watch Ned’s Declassified)
I’ve been watching Degrassi since Paige was STRAIGHT.
Just because the show actually show’s what can happen in a school doesnt make it a DISGRACE. Degrassi show’s you how to deal with real issues. Apparently the creator of this disgraceful article has real issues that they can deal with because they took it out on a harmless show stop HATING and get a real life, with a REAL JOB!
It’s Canadian…not Canadien. moron
It seems to me that all of the comments have stopped since everyone had to go nite-nite.
I didn’t think we were arguing, but anyway, I do appreciate your comments.
@Brandon
Well I don’t want to keep arguing because we’re not going to agree, since social norms are not fact, simply opinion.
@Kayy
I don’t want to derail the topic, but I simply don’t agree with you. There is an attempt to make the behavior “bad” but there is also the exploitation factor of “wait ’til next week, can’t you wait to tune in an see what envelope we’ll push”
Re: homosexuality – agree to disagree. That’s a huge debate in the entire country and personally I have a huge problem with teens “announcing” they are gay, especially 15 and under
@Brandon
Okay, but you should actually get your facts straight and watch everything. Because it seems to me that when something “bad” is shown in a show, they’re automatically trying to tell you that that thing is alright. Except that I can clearly see that almost everything they show is showing how these things are bad.
I’m talking about gay marriage being legal. Because where I love, and most of America, it’s illegal.
Yeah, they’re saying it’s normal because homosexuality is just as normal as any other sexual relationship. So no, there’s nothing wrong with
This article is disgraceful!!
@Kayy
Yes Kayy and what I’ve done was start the discussion going for parents who may not know, or didn’t know what “Degrassi” was all about because it was on TeenNick. Some of these topics are riskee for certain teens.
“And it really doesn’t matter whether you or anyone else thinks homosexuality is or isn’t wrong. You can disagree with it all you want, but the show is showing you that being hateful and hurtful to homosexuals is wrong. It’s also showing you that, despite your own opinions, it should be legal. Why? Because it being wrong is not universal.”
I disagree with you here Kayy.
It’s sending the message of normal behavior…it’s all ok…no matter the age. The one character comes across as “luring” the other…and it’s all ok.
Legal? Where is it illegal? They murder homosexuals in Iran…where are you going her Kayy?
I don’t disagree with your last statement
@deskofbrian:
Because being a parent means researching things before you let your children be subjected to them. Sorry, but making sure your kids are watching what you want them to is your responsibility.
And it really doesn’t matter whether you or anyone else thinks homosexuality is or isn’t wrong. You can disagree with it all you want, but the show is showing you that being hateful and hurtful to homosexuals is wrong. It’s also showing you that, despite your own opinions, it should be legal. Why? Because it being wrong is not universal.
However, I watch Degrassi all the time, so I actually know the point they’re making with the homosexuality story lines. If you don’t like it, don’t be homosexual. But that doesn’t mean you should treat people differently for it.
@Mr. J. Payton-Brown: Try to be fair. Look at my post, and I am a very strong Christian.
@Kayy
How would parents know NOT to turn it on if they don’t know what Degrassi is “discussing”? I NEVER petitioned for the show to be banned or taken off of the air.
“Of course Marco and Dylan weren’t shown as bad, because homosexuality isn’t. That instead shows why judging people based on their sexuality and being hateful is wrong.”
I disagree and a couple of other parents who saw the same shows I saw AGREED with me.
“homosexuality isn’t” – Not everyone agrees with the behavior or condones
I love how you seem to think they’re forcing something on their kids. It’s called being a parent. If you don’t like it, don’t put it on. If you’re going to complain to others about how they basically need to be a parent for your children, then don’t have kids, because you’re clearly doing it wrong. I also love how you clearly don’t understand that Degrassi, for most things, is showing you why these things are bad. Coach Carson was not shown in a good light. That storyline was showing something bad. Something teens should look out for. So were the drug stories. Of course Marco and Dylan weren’t shown as bad, because homosexuality isn’t. That instead shows why judging people based on their sexuality and being hateful is wrong. Degrassi is, more than anything, good. Yes, a bit dramatic, but it’s actually showing you real teenage life, and all the things you need to look out for.
Mr Brown – I wasn’t trying to hide my name one bit.
““Degrassi” shows REAL situations that would happen to teens in REAL LIFE.” — possibly, but the point of the article to ensure parents KNOW what content is being present. My 12 yr old doesn’t need to be discussing hookers with me and it’s my right to now that’s possibly on this show
“You sound like some of these uptight christian parents that think Hannah Montana, True Jackson, and iCarly are what kids should think of high school.”
Re: sheltering the kids — see aforementioned condescending
I have five kids so I’m knee deep in this battle to raise decent kids and “Degrassi” frankly isn’t HELPING one bit. It’s an opportunistic exploitation of heinous behavior with teens and glorifies the behavior more than it preaches or educates for avoidance.
First, I didn’t stereotype you, so please don’t be so condescending. I don’t care for iCarly (banned from my house actually – put it in the DOB search box)
That’s not my point and it’s incredibly unfair to Christians.
WE, the parents, and yes the Christians, MIGHT want to moderate the topics in their house. Having the right to discuss these things on my terms is my main focus. The drug use and open homosexual themes opens a big can of worms depending on the household.
Pushing the envelope and presenting the most extreme behavior only shows some kids that it’s ok. Sure, there’s message “most of the time” but NOT everyone has to be lock step with the “Degrassi” universe of “norms”
“And teennick isn’t supposed to be family friendly. “DEGRASSI” comes on at 9PM Eastern time. Little kiddies under the age of 13 should be in bed at that.” – I agree. But more importantly, folks need to know what the show is “REALLY” portraying
@ Anonymoous “You are comparing Dylan and Marco to drugs? And hookers?.. That’s sick, really, really sick.” — all I was doing was listing some of the topics/behaviors that many many don’t and won’t approve of letting their children watch or atleast should have a better understanding of the content present
@I LOve “Don’t speak for everyone, when you don’t know their opinions!! ” – I never did. I was giving a difference of opinion that your obviously, to each their own.
@ DegrassB***: “Oh, come on. Like teens don’t already know of these things or do them themselves. Besides, it’s probably not half as bad as Skins.”
Does that make it ok? Is TeenNick the best place to try to tackle these difficult topics? Isn’t that the parent’s responsibility, not the school’s, not Nick.
Re: Skins — thanks for the idea – I guess I have another column to write
@Degrassi Nation: watched several of the episodes but I’ve missed the transgender character Adam, but I’ve seen clips. Overall I stand by my assessment.
@Kaylynn fake? @Jackie – BS? that’s it
@Jonathan – yeah, TeenNick. PG warning or not, these are topics not publicized for parents to judge and the promos for the show cross-populate the Nick programming, therefore soliciting all viewers.
@Jenny – your post is the most valid. The show does “try” to offer some solutions but also perpetuate stereotypes and the most extreme behavior, often normalizing this behavior.
As Jonathan stated about the real world – then DON’T NORMALIZE this behavior and pretend that these extreme message are NOT on Nick
This article is a JOKE! Degrassi is amazing and always has a strong message. It’s not “Disgraceful!” Teens enjoy it, and everyone I know is hooked and love the characters. Don’t speak for everyone, when you don’t know their opinions!! Each show always has a life lesson and consequences for the teens actions. It’s a GREAT show, and I’m looking forward to watch the next coming episodes of Degrassi
You are comparing Dylan and Marco to drugs? And hookers?.. That’s sick, really, really sick.
Oh, come on. Like teens don’t already know of these things or do them themselves. Besides, it’s probably not half as bad as Skins.
Let me tell you something Mr. Desk of Brian or whoever you are: First of all “Degrassi” isn’t a disgrace AT ALL. “Degrassi” shows issues that happen in REAL LIFE unlike these other cheesy ass kiddie shows. “Degrassi” shows REAL situations that would happen to teens in REAL LIFE. I’m a 28 year old GAY man and I’ve been following this show since the 80s. A lot of the issues that are tackled on “Degrassi” I’ve seen throughout my high school years and even in parts of college. You sound like some of these uptight christian parents that think Hannah Montana, True Jackson, and iCarly are what kids should think of high school. Guess again dimwit. High school is a very surreal experience and I’m glad that there’s a show like “DEGRASSI” that pushes the envelope and shows what happens in REAL LIFE situations. So before you diss “DEGRASSI” I suggest you do more of your research. And teennick isn’t supposed to be family friendly. “DEGRASSI” comes on at 9PM Eastern time. Little kiddies under the age of 13 should be in bed at that. And if parents want to shelter their children let them right on ahead. But let me ask you this: Are you a parent? And if you are, How old are YOUR children? Because if YOUR children are over 13 and isn’t watching this show.. Then you might as well be prepared to be hit with reality because high school sure as hell isn’t like iCarly or any of those cheesy teen shows. “DEGRASSI” is what high school is very much like. Like I said before you attempt to diss a show that you’ve never watched and going by youtube links and such, sit down and watch every episode from every season starting with Degrassi Junior High. And then make your judgmental comments.
Degrassi shows teens things that happen if you do things that are inappropriate Such as drugs and taking inappropriate pictures of yourself. Degrassi also shows and tells ways of how to get out of bad situations. It is an inspiration to many and it helps so many teens out there to find their way.
VVV * Viewers
It’s called “Teennick” all of the shows on there are not just for kids. There are some for teens, and plus it’s rated PG parents should look out for that. The show is just showing what High School is really like with real world situations, and is attentioned to teenage viewo
this article is such bulls**t.
fakeeeeeee
No offense man but it sounds like you put no effort into researching this topic. Do the homework and come back to me. I’m not hating, I’m just saying you need to watch a show before you can judge it.