Parental Guidance: Summer Heights High's Impact

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I am Laura Waters. As producer of Summer Heights High, I am well placed to give some advice on this matter. I am writing to reply to your request for advice which you had put onto the ABC blog. Before you decide whether or not you believe your child should watch this show, I will outline the key things to consider. One of the main concerns is the offensive language used throughout the show. More important features to recognise is the behaviours and values shown throughout. The language that is used may influence children who are younger than 15 years of age to use the inappropriate language themselves. In one episode one of the characters use inappropriate language such as “Sorry, Ranga” or “It's not appropriate because he's homo”. This language used could suggest to …show more content…

The characters actions show how bullying is evident in primary and high schools. This can have a negative impact on the audience as it may offend certain people, for example, when Jonah quoted “I just made a comment about him being fat. He is, sir. Look at him”. The audience may believe that actions such as calling people fat is inappropriate. As parents you need to consider whether or not you think you child should be watching this show and whether you believe that the characters actions and language may influence your child. Summer Heights High is a satire and all language and actions shown throughout is to further the development of the characters stereotype. The inappropriate language may be seen offensive to certain groups of people, especially those who are sensitive to the topic of eating disorders or disability. If your child does end up watching Summer Heights High he may take it responsibly or take it another way. Whatever you decide to do just rethink your decision and ask yourself “would my child be responsible or irresponsible after watching the show, Summer Heights

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