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As Told by Ginger

(Rated TV-Y7, Children, cartoons, & animation, Starring Melissa Disney, Kenny Blank, Jeannie Elias, Where to watch: Nickelodeon, DVD, Download)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 7.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Junior high girls are models of self-esteem.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This on for Ages 7 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Ginger's mom is a single parent who works hard but always puts her kids first. The school's demographics are fairly well rounded, and although snobby Miranda is African-American, there's no racism whatsoever.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Boy/girl relationships are mentioned, but nothing physical is shown.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About As Told by Ginger

Parents need to know that the main characters are three intelligent, well-adjusted junior high girls who are comfortable with themselves. Ginger's mom, Lois, provides an admirable role model as a single parent who balances work and family life and is a strong force in her kids' development. The two coolest girls in school poke some fun at Ginger and her friends, but it only serves to reinforce their strong self-esteem, which is a consistent theme of the show.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the pressure to be part of the "in" crowd. How important is it to be accepted among the so-called "cool kids"? What if being cool meant doing or saying things at others' expense? Which group of kids on this show would you rather be friends with? Why? Parents also can talk about Ginger's relationship with Lois. What do you admire about Ginger's mom? What's important in the relationship between parent and child?
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  1. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 4.0

    UM..............

    CSM ,This show was oringally rated TV-Y.

  2. Teen Reviewer
    Age 17
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    I like Tv.

    This show is good. I like it. It's a nice show to relax to, and often has brilliant lines that are hard to forget.

  3. Kid Reviewer
    Age 11
    Lives in Arizona
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 0.0

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