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High School Musical
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Is it age appropriate?
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Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
A modern-day Grease for tweens.
updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 8 and Up
The good stuff
What to watch out for
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What Parents Need to Know
About High School Musical
Parents need to know that this made-for-TV movie is hugely popular with tweens -- and has spawned its own marketing empire, from CDs to clothes to video games. Its sanitized depiction of high school may not ring true to older teens, but tweens will get strong messages about acceptance and being true to yourself -- as well as about supporting your friends when they want to try something new. A father-son relationship is tested when the boy asserts his independence, and there are some near-kisses between the lead couple, but overall this is tame stuff.
Read our full review by Lucy Maher
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about peer pressure and how to resist it. How can teens stand up to friends who belittle their choices or talents? Families can also talk about the importance of trying something new and why it's never a good idea to make assumptions without adequate information.
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Most Recent Reviews
Lives in CaliforniaI rate this title off for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:- Inappropriate sexual content
- My highlights are:
Nope, Nope, Nope.
- Lives in New YorkI rate this title on for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Excessive consumerism
Pretty lame
Ugh. I hate the high school musical series. I just can't see how singing about your high school experience is gonna make it any better! Now, you may be wonde4ring why I put sex down as one of them. Sharpay wears some low-cut dresses and is constantly trying to "catch" troy. Also, sharpay is one of those girls who "must always be perfect" and, in my opinion, is a spoiled brat!!!!! For a family movie its okay, but pretty lame.
- Lives in ColoradoI rate this title on for age 4 and give it
its more for 4 yerolds to understand
Lives inI rate this title on for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:Took my mind off!
I thought this was a really awesome movie! Compared to the other two this was better..! i wanted some kiss scenes and stuff but it didn't come..That was a bit you know annoying but i just loved this movie. Can never ever forget the great movie! Love it to hell!
- Lives in Florida
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