Usually Okay—I think this is an awesome show. It deals with real problems that real people have. It deals with drugs, diseases, sex, etc, in a practical, realistic manner…

"…Plenty of offensive material / Disturbing portrayal of authority…"

"…cynical, exploitative sensationalism…lowers the bar for adolescents taking mental notes about their expectations and standards for high school life…"

Usually Okay—I am a big Boston Public fan. I never miss a episode of it because if you do, you miss everything. But Boston Public is a good show for teenagers because it shows schools and it shows how unappreciated teachers days can sometimes be. I know there are great teachers, and I know they influence people, even though they don't have a lot of money, and this show shows that. Even though the school here [Winslow High] is a exagerrated school with stuff happening each week [kids dying, gay guy wins prom queen, anorexic or pregnant girls], it's a interesting show.

Usually Okay—Boston Public is a good show. Many people have written negative comments about it, but I believe that it discusses and handles current issues in a mature and careful manner. They have discussed many topics, from homosexuality to teen pregnancy, from drug use to school violence. This is not a show for preteens, but for teens and adults, I recommend it highly. I am a Christian teenager, but I am a Methodist… I'm a little more liberal than many. So I beg of you, don't let the fact that it discusses homosexuality turn you off. This is a very informative show, and it discusses the consequences of reckless behavior. This is a good show!

Usually Okay—The show is fine. It does depict some immoral behavior, but it neither glorifies it nor neglects to depict the consequences for such behavior.