Being 16 isn't a BIG deal... amirite?

I'm confused, what would be the big difference if they were just one year older?

by Anonymous 7 months ago

Would literally completely change the show. According to op

by Anonymous 7 months ago

Omg!!1!1 SuSanE the WhiteBitch isn't 16!11! OMggggg

by Anonymous 7 months ago

I know lol, not sure what op was thinking

by Anonymous 7 months ago

One season less before viewer say "Hey! Shouldn't they be in college by now?"

by Anonymous 7 months ago

What shows have main characters "leaving life events" at 16? What does "leaving life events" even mean? The only thing I've seen with 16 year olds in shows is that they have sweet 16 birthday parties, that's literally been it. This is a laughably minuscule thing to hold an opinion over…

by Anonymous 7 months ago

I'm just saying would it be a huge difference if the main character is were 17 or 18..

by Anonymous 7 months ago

What's the huge difference between 16 and 17?

by Anonymous 7 months ago

Maybe you just need to broaden your tv horizons instead of watching kids shows

by Anonymous 7 months ago

For many kids / teenagers it certainly is.

by Anonymous 7 months ago

The problem with the kid being a senior in high school means the show only has 1 season really to grab the audience's attention and hold it. Think about high school shows out there now and in the past. Most of the time when the characters went to college, the popularity of the show plummeted. Starting the characters at 16 gives more time to keep the show running, while also letting the characters have freedom of a drivers license.

by Anonymous 7 months ago

It's for demographic appeal obviously. A 13-15 year old can relate to a 16 year old because they know what's coming up in their lives, and a 17-18 year old can relate to a 16 year old because they just went through it. 16 bridges the gap best.

by Anonymous 7 months ago

And it is absolutely the year of freedom for most kids. It's really the first year you start to truly feel independent.

by Anonymous 7 months ago

You see, at 16, most teens gain a lot of independence in the form of a job and a driver's license in general anyway

by Anonymous 7 months ago

"I'm just saying will it be such a different if a character was 17??" I think that's what the rest of us are asking haha

by Anonymous 7 months ago

16 is a big year for a kid. Emotional, physical, and legal changes. About to be coming of age but not quite there. (Although some kids are forced to age up early). There's a lot going on & a lot of drama can be worked into the script about a 16-year old kid.

by Anonymous 7 months ago

What shows specifically have 16 year olds…?

by Anonymous 7 months ago

It's going well for the OP I see.

by Anonymous 7 months ago

i mean quinceaneras are a thing when you turn 15, so i dont see why you think turning 16 isnt a big deal for some people

by Anonymous 7 months ago

If you don't like a show don't watch it 🤷

by Anonymous 7 months ago

Well a 17-18 year old actively hanging out with 14-16 year olds isn't common. Turning 16 is when teens gain a lot of independence and start coming into themselves so a sweet 16 or a big party makes sense and it's relatable for teens

by Anonymous 7 months ago

Tell that to the judge.

by Anonymous 7 months ago

I won't watch a show with more than 1 teenager in it.

by Anonymous 7 months ago

I remember on my 16th bday it was just a regular ass day 🤣 my family didn't even say happy bday

by Anonymous 7 months ago