AIBU to not let my DS13 watch love island?

[livinglavidavillanelle]

I find it ridiculous, and I don't think it gives impressionable teenagers the right picture of how healthy relationships should be. Apparently allllll his friends will be watching it and I am completely over the top strict. Maybe I am. I genuinely don't know....

Hmmm he’d just end up watching it on his phone/laptop surely?

Why not let him watch it and then have a chat about how you feel it portrays relationships and what is healthy and what isn’t?

Isn’t it on a bit late for him?

It’s a horrible show and I won’t be watching, however it could be one of those where watching with parents is beneficial because you can be explaining how unrealistic it is etc.

What @simonjt says

I'd let him watch it as long as he knows it's not realistic and you can talk to him about relationships

My daughters watch it, 12 and 14 commentated by me.

I don't let my 13 year old dd watch it, her best friend is a huge fan and gives her the lowdown, but personally I think it's inappropriate.

I used to agree with you but I now work in a school and it's the only topic of conversation during the summer term! I now watch it (alone - no family members will watch it) so at least I can have sensible conversations about relationships with them

Hmm, I would let my DS 13 watch it if he wanted to, like others have said it can open up conversations about appropriate relationships etc. I would expect that most 13 yos should be mature enough.

It's only on at 9pm so not really late at all for that age group, I imagine a large amount of Y8/9 children watch it.

You’re not being unfair , it’s absolute trash and I can’t believe people watch it .
I’m sure he’ll lose a few brain cells if he does

Now see, I do understand that it can open up those conversations about relationships, but sadly he is of the opinion that I don't 'understand' about these things, so I'm not sure I would hold much sway to be fair. If I commentated it would mean I'd have to actually watch it, and well...just no.

It is on late 9pm with a 10pm finish - that is too late for my 12 year old.

If DD really does want to watch we'll probably have to have a serious talk about it.