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The Buzz on Maggie

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 3, age appropriate for kids over 5; suggested age 5.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Maggie the fly rocks out in her own fly way.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 5 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Racial stereotypes are confusing.
  • Violence & scariness:

    Some squishing of insects and other cartoon roughness.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Buzz on Maggie

Parents need to know that even though Maggie's world is a fictional insect society, there still seems to be a little racial stereotyping going on. Like many Disney shows (as well as films), the show tends to promote the stereotype of an African-American friend as a sidekick. Though her friend Rayna is just as outgoing and full of energy as Maggie is, she is more defined by her "urban" attitude. This message can be confusing to young people who are learning about their own (and other) cultures. Also, parents should be aware that Maggie is a strong female character who wants to be a rock star, but her parents let her get away with questionable schemes.

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  • Families can talk about how Maggie's world is similar to and different from the human world.

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 4.0

    Just a plain cool show

    I used to love it before they canceled it. Nothing to worry about to to highlight, just a show you know that's, well, there, I guess.

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Negative message

    • My highlights are:
    • Good role models

    I like it

    I like this show!!!!!!

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Ohio
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 3.0

    Okay

    This show can get on your nerves after awhile, but I think kids will enjoy it. Maggie is kinda a drama queen. Anyway, this show is probably best for 10 and under.

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in South Carolina
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 4.0

    The Buzz on Maggie

    Sexual Content (Not an Issue): None. Violence (Not an Issue): Mild slapstick with rare injuries played for comedy. Language (Not an Issue): In the insect world, "Oh my bug" is frequent. Social Behavior (Pause): Characters lie and cheat, African-American Rayna is portrayed as a sidekick. Commercialism (Not an Issue): None. Drug/Alcohol/Tobacco (Not an Issue): None.

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0

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