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Lizzie McGuire

(Rated TV-G, Comedy, Starring Hilary Duff, Adam Lamberg, Where to watch: Disney Channel, DVD, Online)
  • 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?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Tween sitcom gets laughs out of growing pains.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Gordo's Jewish background and Miranda's Mexican heritage are occasionally mentioned.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    The girls are very image-conscious, but no brand names mentioned.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Lizzie McGuire

Parents need to know that Lizzie and her friends are constantly grappling with notions of social acceptance and what it takes to be a "cool kid."

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  • Families can talk about how tweens should deal with peer pressure and what they think about the eternal search for popularity.

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  1. I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 4.0
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    • Positive messages

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    I love this show, Too bad they took it off :[ They had a bunch of funny moments and what they should do. It is way better then hannah montana, with all her drawn out problems.

  2. I rate this title on for age 3 and give it 5.0

    I Used to love this show.

    I loved this show as a kid and i feel that it as a positive show and much better than some of the garbage that younger kids could be watching.

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title iffy for age 7 and give it 5.0

    cute but not appropriot for anyone under 7 years of age

    i think this t.v. program is cute but i dont think it is appropriot for anybody under the age of 7

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 2.0

    Slightly enjoyable.

    Maybe not the best Disney show, but it stays pure enough for any kid to watch. Plus, Hillary Duff is a great singer.

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    AWESOME!

    This show is clean as a whistle. There is NOTHING bad. Lizzie is a teenage girl, all her behavior is normal! Wanting to fit in, wanting to look good and impress people, is how all teenage girls feel! Hello, I would know... I am one. Lizze sometimes gets mouthy with her parents (what teenager hasn't??), but in the end realizes how much she needs her family and friends. This show is all about learning lessons. This show ROCKS! I am sad that they don't show it anymore.

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