A 17-year-old boy throws a wild house party, gets locked out by a squatter sleeping in his bathtub, and walks to school naked. This is what the Parents Television Council calls “the most dangerous show for teens.” MTV’s Skins, an adaptation of the acclaimed British teen dramedy, has censors and advertisers outraged over its depiction of teens engaging in sexual acts and drug use. Since its premiere on January 17, there has been constant media coverage, as sponsors soon dropped out and the PTC accused the show of violating child pornography laws.
