1 September 2008 (2008-09-01) – 15 December 2011 (2011-12-15)
The World's Strictest Parents (or World's Strictest Parents) is an international television franchise reality series developed by Twenty Twenty with its original broadcast in the United Kingdom by BBC Three. There are also many other international foreign versions (listed below) including an Australian version, a New Zealand version, and a German (German language)-version titled "Die strengsten Eltern der Welt" (The Strictest Parents of the World). As well other locales to have locally produced adaptations include Scandinavia, Turkey, and Poland. The series won an International Emmy Award for best Non-Scripted Entertainment.
Since 2013, the official YouTube channel has been uploading small snippet clips from many of the episodes, largely the UK, US and Australian broadcasts: however, these snippets, in some cases, were just whole episodes broken into smaller notable highlights of an episode. As of 2019, this has been extended to entire episodes, starting with the UK version and then moving to the Australian version. These episodes, in some cases, are not complete re-uploads of the broadcast: for example, the rundown of the teens at the beginning has been cut in some cases, depending on the teens who were broadcast in the episode. In addition, censorship has been done with profanity and surnames of certain people. The censorship has taken the form of either blurring the mouth during swearing and surname (if included) or profanity and names being bleeped in the audio tracks. Alongside these edits, the ending credits sequence is not included.
United Kingdom
Unruly British teenagers are sent to live with strict families in an experiment to try to change their behaviour. Generally they spend 10 days, later 7 days, with their host parents trying to live by the latter's rules.
All series episodes were broadcast on a weekly basis.
Series 1 (2008)
Series 1, which was filmed in the summer of 2008, had six episodes and aired from 18 September 2008 to 23 October 2008 on BBC Three.
Mark and Lynn Garnett (A pharmaceutical company worker and part-time teacher) in Birmingham, Alabama, US
In the first episode, the teenagers, Ross and Naomi, are both the same age. At the charity work, Naomi and Ross get in trouble, Ross for shouting and using profanity and Naomi for asking a homeless man for a cigarette. At a bowling alley, Ross and Naomi sneak to a bar and ask a stranger for a cigarette. When Hunter Garnett catches them and when they get home, Mark Garnett loses his temper and punishes the teens by sending them straight to bed early. (Note: At the end of the episode, the wrong trailer is used by mistake, advertising the next episode that the host family is in Ghana which is actually (episode 3); the next one (episode 2) is in Jamaica). This episode was also aired as an Australian episode and narrated by Axle Whitehead.
Charlotte Hart (16, Tiptree) and Sam Northage (17, Brighton)
Dave and Sharon Rose (A government driver and householder) in Jamaica, West Indies
Sam gets sent to bed early after a confrontation with Sharon Rose about church, Charlotte leaves school early on the first day for writing an inappropriate essay and arguing with a teacher about writing the essay, and gets sent to the principal's office. This episode was also aired as an Australian episode and narrated by Axle Whitehead.
Richard and Vida Adega (a part-time pastor and businesswoman) in Ghana, West Africa
Lizzie gets into trouble in school for falling behind. Meanwhile, Stephan proves a productive member of the household. This episode was also aired as an Australian episode and narrated by Axle Whitehead.
Josh Breslin (17, Tamworth) and Charlotte Abrahams (16, Bristol)
Sanjeev and Meena Sharma (a high court lawyer and a householder) in Jaipur, India
During school, Josh and Charlotte sneak out to McDonald's, get caught by the principal, and receive a grey punishment card. This episode was also aired as an Australian episode and narrated by Axle Whitehead.
Hannes and Alma Moolman (a farmer and a householder) in Eastern Cape, South Africa
Lucy is expelled from school for not complying with the dress code and for smoking on school grounds with her uniform on in front of the people passing by. After realizing how disrespectful Grant is and how he has had no father around for the majority of his childhood, Hannes contacts Grant's mother, Karen. Hannes finds out that Grant is rude to everyone in his family and he has it too strong for too long. This episode was also aired as an Australian episode and narrated by Axle Whitehead.
Catch up with the 10 teenagers featured in the series, looking back over their experiences to see if strict parenting has changed their relationship with their own parents. This episode aired in Australia on 7 December 2013
David and Wanda Kimbrough (a pastor and school administrator) in Atlanta, Georgia, US
The Kimbroughs are a Christian African American family. Bex and Chezden get a scolding from Wanda after ditching Sunday School. Bex also gets in trouble at school for walking out of class, talking back to the principal, and using Facebook. Chezden spends a couple hours out of the house for having an angry outburst over David being considered his father. The song that's featured in this episode is "Rehab" by Amy Winehouse. This episode was also aired as an Australian episode and narrated by Axle Whitehead.
M. S. "Unni" and Madhu Unnikrishnan (a factory CEO and a householder) in Pune, India
During the show, Peter gets reprimanded by Unni for getting tattooed from an unlicensed artist, thus putting him at risk of contracting HIV, as the unlicensed tattoo studio apparently reuses needles. The production staff intervene, fearing for his safety. Peter is very unhappy after being forced to leave the parlour with a half-finished tattoo which was, ironically, to say "Wisdom" in Hindi.
Spencer and Nicholeen Peck (a plumber and home-school teacher) in Tooele, Utah, US
The Peck family are devoted Mormons. This is the first episode that features a teen who is a young parent (Hannah). This was the most viewed episode on this show. This episode was also aired as an Australian episode and narrated by Axle Whitehead.
David and Tzippi Schechet (an attorney and a writer) in Ayalon Valley, Israel
Gemma and Jack are introduced to the Schechet (pronounced "Shekay") family, an Orthodox Jewish family from Los Angeles, who relocated to Israel to live a more religious life. The teens at first throw tantrums and disregard rules, but are humbled by their enjoyment of the work, and a meeting with two elderly Holocaust survivors. However, Gemma becomes jealous when attention is turned to Jack, 'reverts to her couldn't-care-less attitude', and is caught sunbathing in a bikini on the front lawn of the Schechet's home by Tzippi, disobeying the community dress code, after which she is asked to leave. After she spends a night in a Tel Aviv hotel, the Schechets decide to give her another chance and invite her back to join them for lunch in Jerusalem, after which they visit the Western Wall. This episode was also aired as an Australian episode and narrated by Axle Whitehead.[1]
Stacey and Shannon White (police officers) in Kiefer, Oklahoma, US
Kaya (a Beauty Queen) was picked by the police for running away from the Whites. After being rushed to hospital, it was revealed that she faked an illness, then refuses to stay after her scheme is uncovered. Meanwhile, Jay struggles with motivational issues ever since the death of his four-year-old niece, Molly, which are gradually resolved over the week with Stacey's help. This episode was also aired as an Australian episode and narrated by Axle Whitehead.
Kaya Elliot becomes the first teen to fail the "program" and go home before the week was over. Her parents were left questioning how her life will end up if she continues this path.
The programme catches up with ten teenagers featured in the series. The episodes that were represented were Atlanta, India, Botswana, Utah, and Lebanon. The teens recall their experiences and promises, answering whether or not the programme changed their life.
Series three premiered on BBC Three on 11 October 2010, the show returned for an 11-episode run. While not formally announced, it appears the teens now spend a week with their adopted families rather than the 10 days in the two previous series. Each episode aired at 9:00 pm on BBCThree and was repeated at various times over the following week. It was also moved to a Monday.
Episode
First Aired
Teenagers
Family
Notes
BBC Episode Guide
1
11 October 2010
Wesley McGillian (19, Manchester) and Tamsin Carruthers-Cole (16, Brighton)
The first time one of the training parents (Scott), has gone to the home of one of the British teens, as well as the first time that the parents have been same-sex, the second time one of the teens was a teen parent (Wesley), and the first time one of the teenagers stayed longer than planned (Tamsin).
Kenrick and Andrea Harris (an IT Consultant and primary school teacher) in Barbados, Caribbean
Nathan spends two nights out of the Harris home: the first night in a motel for not handing over his cigarettes, and the second night for not apologizing for leaving school. Both teens ran off on the school grounds and had Kenrick driving all over Barbados looking for them. In this episode, during a verbal confrontation between Andrea and Nicole, Andrea loses her temper and shouts at Nicole, who runs out into the street but returns after a couple of hours.
In the scene when the teens arrive at the Harris household, Andrea interrogates Nathan for his smoking habits which he tries to justify, causing her to angrily respond with "You are not in the UK, you are in Barbados" while clapping her hands thrice. The quote became an internet meme among fans and non-fans of the show.
The episode is available on the Wayback Machine here. It can also be found here.
Nicki Stygall (17, Staines) and Jerri MacVeigh (18, Romford)
Brindley and Mandy De Zylva (a finance company owner and advertiser) in Colombo, Sri Lanka
For the first time ever on the show, the teenagers were both girls, instead of having one girl and one boy. The reasons for this are unknown. Both girls are highly aggressive, Jerri struggles to do volunteer work and is freaked out by the residents disabilities. Nicki screams and swears at Brindley when being woken up.
Linzey and Jeanie Armstrong (professional modelers) in Astatula, Florida, US
The Armstrongs are an interracial family. Both one of the parents (Linzey) and one of the teens (Eden) are biracial. During the show, Eden and Anastasia get in trouble at the thrift shop for refusing to complete their tasks, for which Linzey had to come pick them up.
Ed and Marta Hill (lawyer and householder) in Puerto Rico
The teens get expelled from school for cutting math class, and are banned from getting their education at their school ever again. After that, Rosie Has a 12-Hour Standoff With Ed Hill. Both teens apologized to Ed and they were allowed back in the next day.
Scott Collinson (18, Southend) and Billie Spencer (17, Croydon)
Dickson and Faith Mugaza (manager of the city's environmental health department and householder) in Mombasa, Kenya
Billie spends one night on their grandmother's farm as The Mugazas' punishment for smoking as a minor and misbehaving in the community and arguing and embarrassing Faith over the school uniform policy. Scott is kicked out of school for refusing to shave his beard.
Jan and Lisbeth van Berkel (a middle manager and community worker) in Born, Netherlands
Both teens make a mess out of the oldest daughter's underwear drawer, Forrest bickers with Lisbeth for having a towel over her face during a conversation. After Daniel evades the production crew in Amsterdam to smoke cannabis, he spends a night in a hotel. Both teens repeatedly broke the "trust rule" of their hosts.
Nalini Nanjundayya (a businesswoman) in Bangalore, India
Mrs Nanjundayya is a single mother of three, following the death of her husband 15 years ago. She is assisted by uncles Pradeep and Mukesh. Aron and Nadia were kicked out of school on their first day for fighting and smoking.The same host family would appear in the New Zealand version (see below).
DeWayne and Vanessa Davis in Chicago, Illinois, US
Alex is kicked out of the Davis's house for a while after he smokes outside their house, but after a while, a guilt-ridden Alex apologizes to Dewayne and is allowed back in the house. This episode also aired in Australia on 1 March 2015.
The programme catches up with 10 British teenagers from the series six months after they lived with families all over the globe. It reveals the lessons they learned and the inside story of their journeys, including father-to-be Wesley McGillian and Rosie Hynd who met her match in Puerto Rico. Five of the episodes were represented – those being New Jersey, Barbados, Sri Lanka, Puerto Rico and Texas. All teens involved had made a marked change in their attitudes and behaviour.
Features for the first time ever, a teenager (Bryony) with a learning disability, A.D.H.D. and is mentally ill, which means she has anger management issues. Remzi and Bryony are kicked out from school on their first day, after Bryony refused to pay attention in the English class, been removed from the classroom by the head teacher (Marissa), returned to ask Remzi for a cigarette, used profanity in the classroom, threatened to punch Marissa and pushed Marissa right out of the way and Remzi for being lazy, lagging behind on his work, and giving Bryony a cigarette when Bryony asked him for one, after which both teens smoked on the school grounds. Later the same night, Gonzalo and Guadalupe Bustamante's younger son, Santiago, backed up Guadalupe when she grounded Bryony and when Bryony threatened to punch Guadalupe. After Bryony's outburst at school and at home, Guadalupe calls Bryony's father. That's when it's revealed she had A.D.H.D. (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder). This is also the first time the series began with an episode that takes place in Latin/South America.
Ashwani and Rashmi Virk (a real estate agent and householder) in Gurgaon, India
The teens are kicked out of school after an incident where security are called and Joiee refuses to let them search his bag, for fear of his bottle of gin being discovered. Shola is kicked out of the Virks' flat for a short while after swearing at Ashwani when he asks her to wear an Indian outfit for his deceased father's memorial service, but she refuses. After a few minutes, Rashmi steps out to speak to Shola. Shola later apologises to Rashmi and is allowed back in the flat.
Both coming from single parent households, the teens come to live under the guidance of a wealthy Chinese-American family. During the show, Callum manages to improve and gets on easily although he has trouble quitting smoking, substance abuse, and drinking habits until the Li family help him realise the implications of his behaviour; during which he forms a friendship with the family's son, Alex Li. However, Georgie, Shasha, and Alex argue over Alex's opinion that Georgie did not do well at the charity work, then Georgie runs out of the house. Benjamin has to negotiate with Georgie in a two-hour standoff to come back in the house but returns and Shasha calls Georgie's mother. After the show, Georgie still refused to apologise to the Li family after her angry outburst during the show.
Ali and Canan Vural (both teachers) in Silifke, Turkey
Before Ritchie was sent to Turkey, he had a stretched earlobe, a phallic tattoo on his leg, and a bad relationship with his father, who left him when he was a child. Ritchie moved in with his dad at the age of 11, and has been through a lot of detention at school. Meanwhile, Mum is struggling with her 17-year-old wild girl Hannah.[2]
The programme catches up with the British teenagers from the series months after they lived with their host families overseas. It reveals the lessons they learned and the inside story of their journeys.
22 July 2009 (2009-07-22) – 14 August 2012 (2012-08-14)
The Seven Network also created their own series of The World's Strictest Parents, hosted by singer and actor Axle Whitehead. The first season debuted in Australia on 22 July 2009. However, a sneak peek was shown on 24 June 2009 and was the top watched show of the week, with 1.875 million people tuning in. Whitehead's song Way Home was featured in the advertisements. The show is classified PG.
A second season went to air on 14 July 2010, starting with two British episodes featuring Whitehead's narration.
Debut episode. Cathleen catches Jess walking out by herself, and leaving church to smoke. Kyle and Jess use the Gibson's punishment of swearing for cleaning toilets to control each other. Later Jess apologies to Kyle and he puts his headphones in, making Jess blow up at him and get in trouble. Kyle also attempts to flirt with local girls while doing volunteer work, irritating Jess.
Jono got caught by a parent for smoking during the school grounds, while Baylie got herself into a 4-hour detention for leaving the classroom early to go to the canteen and not completing her detention task. She gets in a fight with Portia the same night. After the show, Jono was arrested for heavy drinking and one of the family members, Thembile, was murdered in a politically motivated shooting in 2009.[7] Portia had flown to Sydney to visit and catch up with Jono and Lyndall (Jono's mum).
3
Emily Cunningham (16, Sydney) and Harry Clark (16, Perth)
John and Mary Coleman (a building company owner and special needs teacher) in Whitechurch, Ireland[6]
On the first day of school, Emily was forced to remove piercings from her face before going which she reluctantly agreed to do so. Harry misbehaved on his first day and had trouble fitting in, in which the parents confiscated his phone and runners. The next day Emily had mentioned nothing about the piercings and was up early to go horse riding with Evelyn. After Harry truanted school, Mary put him in his room for the entire night, then Emily got caught by Mary for hiding alcohol under her mattress. However, as the week progressed, Emily's bond with Evelyn grew fast, one of the five Coleman daughters, and started to help out more with the Coleman's horses. Reaired on 2 June 2013. Evelyn had flown to Sydney to visit and catch up with Emily and Leanne (Emily's Mum).
Meng and Ean Chua (a banker and parenting coach) in Singapore[6]
Zaine and Memphis truanted school at Raffles Junior College and went joywalking around Orchard Road after being caught by Ada (one of the host family's children), then the teens got grounded. Memphis got caught by Ean for going into her room and taking her house keys attempting to go back to Orchard Road.
Stacey struggles to get up, and then refuses to garden with Nise. Later both teens sneak out at night to smoke, and are confronted by both Nise and Brad the following morning. They are then punished with extra workouts. Later Micah smokes with a local teen, and lies to Nise when asked about it.
David and Wanda Kimbrough (a preacher and school administrator) in Atlanta, Georgia, US[6]
This episode was the 7th British episode aired as an Australian episode with narration from Axle Whitehead The Kimbroughs are a Christian African American family. Bex and Chezden get a scolding from Wanda after ditching Sunday School. Chezden spends a couple hours out of the house for having an angry outburst over David being considered his father. The song that's featured in this episode is "Rehab" by Amy Winehouse. BBC Episode Guide – S02E01
Chloe refuses to do work on the first day, and the next morning both teens struggle to get up. Zack tips over Christian's mattress with him in it, making him swear and storm out of the bedroom. Chloe gets in a standoff with Patty over doing dishes, and she then tries to run away from the ranch, only to be chased by Patty. The following night both teens get drunk destroy the bedroom, and fight with both Zack and Patty throughout the following morning. Zack then separates both teens and threatens Chloe she will go back to Australia if she doesn't start behaving.The same host family would appear in the New Zealand version, with much stricter rules.(see below).
Mark and Grace Ironside in Tyrone Station, Queensland, Australia[6]
First episode with the family inside Australia. Adriana and Nathan got caught by Grace for spending time in each other's room with the door closed, then Nathan missed out on his lunch after he refused to do his punishment, then he got in trouble for stealing the family car and Mark called the police but dropped the charges against Nathan afterwards.
4
Thea Hewitt (16, Nowra) and Corie Wojciak (16, Adelaide)
Laval and Jennifer Simons (a special forces soldier and former army nurse) in Port Lavaca, Texas, US
Corie and Thea were picked up by the police for cutting school and got kicked out of the institution. They were then forced into boot camp which broke them down in tears.The same host family would appear in the New Zealand version (see below).
Andrew and Charnell De Kock (a medical supply business owner and teen counselor) in Johannesburg, South Africa
Dillan gets upset when he is told he has to have a haircut to attend school. Hannah and Dillan smoke multiple times at school and are later kicked out of school when caught smoking and ditching class. Andrew De Kock gave them an ultimatum on either going back to private school or going to a school in the slums of Johannesburg. Later, when Andrew and Charnell confront both teens about smoking at school, Hannah lies and storms out. When Dillan and Hannah are tasked with planting seeds, Hannah refuses and takes a walk through Diepsloot, scaring Andrew and Dillan.
Nathan and Cassandra McDonald (a pastor and music teacher) in Zanesville, Ohio, US
Aza manipulates Cassandra into trusting her throughout the week, she also takes a romantic interest in the McDonald's foster son Brian. She is later caught deceiving Cassandra and hiding cigarettes. Troy sneaks alcohol throughout the week and does a run from a homeless shelter. He is confronted by Cassandra for drinking and hiding it. Cassandra died on 16 November 2017.[8]The same host family would appear in the New Zealand version (see below).
Nicholas and Mpume Myeza in Isipingo, South Africa
At the Isipingo community church, one of the cameramen are shown on the far left when Brei shouted at Nicholas. Mpume consficated Brei's make up and earlier in the episode, grounded Brei because of her behaviour, then Brei truanted school which she was forced to come back to school by Mrs. Cogan before the police gets called which she reluctantly agreed to do so. In 2014, Chris was charged with attempted fraud and other offences on the Gold Coast.[9] On 7Two. 2 January 2023.
Peter and Annika Wallenskog (a part-time homeguard captain and economic analyst) in Vallentuna, Sweden[6]
First episode where one of the teens (Mark) had only one kidney. Both teens smoked at school and Mark got punished by losing his room. Annika confiscated Brooke's makeup and Brooke threatened Annika that she would take something of hers. On 7Two. 2 January 2023.
Both teens do a runner from church on their first night, and after being caught leaving the house later that night, are exiled from the house and sleep outside. Rylee is given bud from local teens. and after flushing the drugs down the toilet, Liam flips out and runs away, he was then kicked out of the house for going out twice and threatening Yvonne. He was allowed back in the next day. On 7Two. 2 January 2023.
Both teens vandalized a cabin for a disabled member of the Lytle family, spray painted a sheep recovering from an illness, threw bouncy balls at Becky Lytle, and destroyed the letterbox. As a result, the police were called along with the private security firm. On 7Two. 2 January 2023.
5
Tuesday 17 July 2012
Euni (18, Brisbane, Queensland) and Sam (16, Brisbane, Queensland)
Both teens are from Brisbane. Both Euni and Sam bicker continuously with Omar and Kumarie throughout their first day, and Kumarie's mother leaves that night out of fear. At one point during their first night, the Bachews lock the teens in and Euni grabs the door threatening someone will get hurt if she is not let out. The next morning Omar threatens to call the police on both teens when they refuse to open the door and stop smoking. Kumarie eventually decides she can no longer deal with the teens and refuses to cook, leaving Omar to deal with them for the day. When Omar makes Sam count nails, Sam argues and cusses at Omar, and the police are called again. Later Omar argues with Sam over wearing makeup.
Gabriel was mocking Eva in front of the American teens during a beach party, making her irritated while she's giving food and drinks to everybody. After a violent altercation between Eva and Buck at night, Eva was given an ultimatum the next morning on either conform to their house rules or spend a week at a labor camp. Buck then brought Gab and Eva to a boot camp, where they experienced the same pain that they had given to their parents. On 7Two. 3 January 2023.
After both teens refuse to give up their cigarettes, Lewis is caught smoking. Sangeeta then goes through both Lewis and Madeleine's bag and Madeleine cusses at Sangeeta. Madeleine continues to refuse to give up her cigarettes. Later the teens were given an ultimatum by Nishith to either give up the cigarettes or sleep in bed next to the adult sons. Madeleine is also seen refusing breakfast and being openly rude and snappy to Sangeeta. Both Madeleine and Lewis gave up their cigarettes but had come up with a plan to steal them back, and successfully did, however, the adult sons later let Sangeeta know, and after a heated argument between Madeleine and Sangeeta, both teens were sent to work at a labor camp. On On 7Two. 3 January 2023
Kenneth and Sylvia Woods (a restaurant owner and real estate agent) in Mount Vernon, New York, US
First episode where both teens were boys and were also brothers. Henry argues with Kenneth over how to do a proper signature on the house rules contract. Henry was later grounded after a late-night adventure in which he walked all the way from Mount Vernon to Times Square in the heart of New York City, with the show's camera crew following along for the entire journey. On 7Two. 3 January 2023
Reception
The first episode attracted an audience of 1.54 million, and was the second most watched show of the night.[citation needed]
Episode No.
Airdate
Ratings (in millions)
Nightly Rank
Weekly Rank
1
22 July 2009
1.541
2nd
8th
2
29 July 2009
1.595
2nd
5th
3
5 August 2009
1.499
3rd
8th
4
12 August 2009
1.453
2nd
8th
5
19 August 2009
1.521
1st
6th
6
26 August 2009
1.302
5th
13th
7
2 September 2009
1.307
5th
15th
8
9 September 2009
1.395
3rd
6th
9
16 September 2009
1.407
2nd
TBA
Turkey
The World's Strictest Parents
Genre
Reality TV
Country of origin
Turkey
No. of seasons
2
No. of episodes
20
Production
Running time
1 Hour
Original release
Network
One
Release
1 October 2010 (2010-10-01) – 11 March 2011 (2011-03-11)
In Denmark the show is called "Verdens strengeste forældre" and it is broadcast by TV3.
Season 1 (2011)
Episode
Teenagers
Family
Notes
1
Morten and Anastasia
John and Mary Coleman (a building company owner and special needs teacher) in Ireland[10]
Both Morten and Anastasia manipulate John and Mary into giving them back their cigarettes, and later attempt to run out of school. Anastasia is also caught lying to Mary, and hiding a box of alcohol and cigarettes under her bed.
Frederik is punished for saying "damn" at school, and later for receiving a poor grade on an assignment due to writing in Danish. Karen is also scrutinized for wearing a short outfit when going bowling.
Unlike the original series, the teenagers don't know they are going to different parents' households and they think that it's just a holiday trip. The new family usually does not speak German and the teenagers likewise usually don't speak any other language than German so they can only talk through translators. Therefore, they do not have long conversation or are given advice as in the original series.
Controversy
Criticism
Critics believe that the World's Strictest Parents is ineffective because some or most of the teens who were on this series really haven't changed at all, so they may have ended up in prison for committing crimes back at their home country. They believe that living with the strict host families for a week is too lenient for juvenile delinquents, especially when they committed crimes like graffiti, drug abuse, underage drinking and smoking, school truancy, and assault on their parents. This show has also been criticized for forcing teens to call the host parents "mom" and "dad," when they're clearly not their parents (mainly because it's inappropriate for host parents to treating them like they are their kids). Critics point out that the host parents' strict rules and their style of discipline may escalate the teens' behavior by lashing out on them, use physical violence, and/or explosive outburst. A lot of viewers and critics believe that the only way to correct all of these teenagers is by putting them in jail programs like Beyond Scared Straight, even fans agree that this would have been a best solution to their bad behavior.