MTV's new hit show "Skins" is getting tons of attention for its vivid depiction of teen sex and drug use. The show premiered Monday night before three million viewers, but some critics say MTV has gone too far.
"It's a show about teenagers and it's created for teenagers and I think it goes pretty far," family therapist Terry Real said on "Good Morning America."
Real said the network made a big deal about airing the show late, at 10 p.m., but he thinks most teens are still watching. He is concerned that some teenagers believe this show is depicting reality.
"I think that it is terribly important that we let our kids know that this is in fact not the norm," he said.
Real has different concerns for boys than girls who are watching "Skins."
"The concern for the boys is that the idea here is very clearly that even the young boys 14, 15, 16 are up for sex anywhere, anytime with anyone," Real said. "I think that's a lot of pressure for our sons to have to deal with."
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How Parents Should Handle "Skins" (CBSnews.com)
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