Information for Parents

Youth in Revolt

Youth in Revolt

Common Sense Media Age 17

Parents Need To Know

Positive Messages
While the lead character pays a certain price for his transgressions, things still work out relatively well for him in the end, despite his iffy, ill-considered behavior.
Positive Role Models & Representations
Violence
Some scuffling; some vehicular damage; some chase scenes. Explosions, arson.
Sex
Extensive discussions about and depictions of sex, including masturbation, kissing, condom use, and intercourse. Some male shirtlessness.
Language
Constant strong language, including "s--t," "a--hole," "f--k" (and many variations on it), "bitch," "prick," "dick," "p---y," "bulls--t," "hell," "ass," "damn," "goddamn," "oh my God," and more.
Consumerism
Not applicable
Education Value
Ease of Play
Privacy
Copious comedic smoking by a high school boy's alter ego; also smoking by adults and references to alcohol. Extensive references to marijuana and "magic mushrooms," including unaware persons eating a meal dosed with said mushrooms. A boy surreptitiously has a girl's food and drink laced with sleeping pills without her knowledge so she'll flunk out of school.
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