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Hannah Montana

(Rated TV-G, Comedy, Starring Mitchel Musso, Miley Cyrus, Emily Osment, Where to watch: Disney Channel, DVD, Online, Cell phone)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    A rock princess/girl-next-door made for tweens.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    A widowed dad is very responsive to his son and daughter.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Mild flirtations, discussions about crushes, some kissing and hugs.
  • Language:

    Some typical tween jargon such as "He's so hot."
  • Consumerism:

    Lots of girl talk about shopping, clothes, and bling-bling.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Hannah Montana

Parents need to know that within the context of silly, preteen humor, main characters face normal adolescent challenges: How do I fit in? Will my friends like me if I'm different? How do I get her/him to notice me? Girls and boys talk about each other in the context of romantic relationships, dating, and kissing, but no sex. Tweens will certainly notice the glitz and glamour of the pop princess, but her actual appeal is how she faces everyday challenges in this dynamic part of development.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about Hannah's fear that her peers will react differently to her when they find out she's a celebrity. How can we be true to ourselves and also feel like we're fitting in and part of a peer group? Parents can also talk about giving respect to others, including how the characters talk about and react to other girls and boys, romantically and as friends. Additionally, parents can discuss the unrealistic image of a young girl having seemingly endless access to clothes and accessories.

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  1. I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 1.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Excessive consumerism
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    A TERRIBLE show

    absolutely the mast horrifyingly terrible piece of crap anyone could ever watch.

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    perfect for little kids, but boring for older ones.

    i think it is a very good show for kids ages 6-8, but the show get very boring for kids aged 12 and up.

  3. I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Hannah Montana Rocks The House!

    This has been one of my favorite shows since I was like 7 or 8 years old. Even though some people don't really like Miley Cyrus that much anymore because of some of the pictures she posed in, and because of lots of reports and stories about her, her fans still like her after all the drama she went through. Like many of her fans, I've seen EVERY episode of Hannah Montana, so you could say that I'm a pretty big fan!

  4. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    GIRLS AND UP

    Girls ages 6 and up will love this popstar!!!!!

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    I rate this title on for age 4 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Perfect For Little Childern

    I personally don't like the show but my little sister does. It has some good messages. The newer episodes are better. You can sit in a room and not want to turn it off - most of the time. But it is a great show for children and has some good songs in too. It has good messages and has good role models in as well.

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