Okay, so, I’ve been hearing a lot about this show called “Heartbreak High” on Netflix. It’s a reboot of some old Australian show from the 90s. My kids started watching it, and honestly, I got curious. I mean, they were glued to the screen, and I needed to see what all the fuss was about.

So, I started watching it with them. At first, I thought, “Okay, this is just another teen drama,” but boy, was I wrong. This show, it’s got some pretty mature themes. I mean, we’re talking about high school kids, but they’re dealing with some heavy stuff. There’s a lot of, uh, how do I put this… “raucous sexual behavior,” as one website called it. Yeah, that’s a good way to put it.
I started to get a little worried. I mean, I want my kids to be able to watch shows they enjoy, but I also want to make sure they’re not being exposed to anything too crazy, you know? So, I did what any responsible parent would do – I started doing some research.
I went online and looked up “Heartbreak High parents guide.” I found a bunch of articles and reviews. Some were from parents, some were from teens, and some were from websites that review this kind of stuff. There was this one site, you know Common Sense Media, I read some reviews from kids and teens there. It was a bit of a mixed bag, but the general consensus was that the show is definitely for older teens, I mean, maybe 16 and up.
I decided to keep watching the show with my kids, but we started having some conversations about the themes and the situations the characters were dealing with. It actually turned into a pretty good opportunity to talk about some important stuff, like relationships, consent, and all that jazz.
Here’s what I gathered:

- The show is a reboot, yeah, but it’s way more adult than the original.
- There’s a lot of mature content – sex, drugs, and all that.
- It’s probably best for older teens, like, maybe 16 and up.
- It can be a good conversation starter, but you gotta be prepared to talk about some heavy stuff.
My final thoughts?
Well, I think “Heartbreak High” is a well-made show. It’s definitely entertaining, and it does a good job of portraying the ups and downs of being a teenager. But, it’s not for everyone. If you’re a parent, I’d say definitely watch it with your kids if they’re interested, but be prepared to have some real talk, and make sure they’re mature enough to handle it. You know your kids best, so trust your gut. It’s all about making the right decision for your family.
It’s been a journey, watching this show and figuring out how to navigate it with my kids. But, you know, that’s part of being a parent – constantly learning and adapting, and trying to do what’s best for your kids, even when it’s a bit messy.