Supernanny - TV-PG

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Common Sense rates it
3
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  • TV Rating: TV-PG
  • Network: ABC
  • Cast: Jo Frost, Nick Frost, Anthony Green
  • Genre: Reality TV
  • >Available On: DVD,Download

Parents need to know

Parents need to know that occasionally there's a parent who yells or spanks their child. Kids may think it's funny to see other children misbehaving, but overall this show will probably be more interesting to parents than kids.

Families can talk about the behavior of the children and the strategies utilized to overcome this behavior. Were these strategies successful? Do they think the parents will be able to keep up these strategies when Supernanny and the cameras leave? Is it realistic to solve a discipline problem so quickly and easily? And finally, how do cultural factors play a role in parenting?

Message

Social Behavior:

The Supernanny strives for parents to model respectful parenting.

Consumerism:

Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco:

Violence

Sex

Language

Common Sense says

What's the story?

Reviewed by Pam Gelman

For every parent who feels like throwing in the towel, there's hope on the way. She's the SUPERNANNY, one of the most popular exports from the U.K. in years. In every episode Jo Frost studies how a family functions together. What is the bedtime ritual? What is the family's philosophy on discipline? How are the parents working together? What are the individual needs of the child? All these questions and more are super-analyzed on the first day. She then works with the parents on overcoming the behavioral challenges demonstrated by the child. It's no surprise that often it's the parent's behavior that works against the child's. The teaching begins on changing the models of play, discipline, eating, bedtime, and even pottytime. She continues her study of the family and supports the parents as they take on the Supernanny's prescription for better parenting.

Is it any good?

3

Supernanny was an overnight success in Britain and in the States, but one has to wonder about the appeal to the kid viewer. This is a show for parents to learn through other parent's mistakes and victories. If kids want to watch, they may discover the challenges of parenting or snicker at some of the awful behavior displayed by the young children. Chances are, they'll get bored and wonder off to do some of their own mischief.

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Parents and kids say

All Reviews

There are 17 reviews.

5


Posted on 07/09/08 by PureSpinGolferHX@AOL.com Kid contributor, age 14
3


Posted on 04/24/08 by sssj Kid contributor, age 11

Good

Language strong.
5


Posted on 04/15/08 by rock lee 619 Kid contributor, age 11

FIRST OF ALL PAM, WHY DID YOU NOT LIKE ROCK LEE? HE IS A GOOD ROLE MODEL. AS FOR VOICE ACTORS, BRIAN DONOVAN SHOULD BE UP THERE!!!
5


Posted on 04/14/08 by MikaylaLovesEdwardCullen Kid contributor, age 13

I love this show! It is so amazing to me that Jo can take these rude, mean, all around horrable little kids (and somethimes parents) and make them the picture of good behavior! I watch every episode of this show and I recomend it to everyone of all ages!
0


Posted on 02/20/08 by ktaaffe Adult contributor
5


Posted on 01/29/08 by supergram Adult contributor

A LEARNING EXPERIENCE

LTHOUGH I DO THINK ALOT OF FOLKS OUT THERE NEED THE NANNY TO HELP THEM WITH ISSUES,IT DOES TEND TO SHOW SOME CHILDREN BEHAVING BADLY,ALTHOUGH IT DOES SHOW THE NANNY TURNING IT ALL AROUND WITH HER PLAN'S TO FIGURE OUT A WAY FOR THE FAMILY TO GO BY RILES AND TO RESPECT.I THINK THE NANNY IS A GOOD SHOW,TO SOME KID'S THEY SHOULD WATCH !!!
4

Posted on 09/16/07 by Anonymous Adult contributor
5


Posted on 06/24/07 by book_lover411 Kid contributor, age 11

i like this show

i think it is a good show that premotes and encourages good behavior in small children i think this is appropiate 4 kids of all ages
4

Posted on 02/02/07 by Anonymous Adult contributor

5


Posted on 07/25/06 by suitelife Kid contributor, age 12

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Adult Reviews

There are 10 reviews.

0


Posted on 02/20/08 by ktaaffe Adult contributor
5


Posted on 01/29/08 by supergram Adult contributor

A LEARNING EXPERIENCE

LTHOUGH I DO THINK ALOT OF FOLKS OUT THERE NEED THE NANNY TO HELP THEM WITH ISSUES,IT DOES TEND TO SHOW SOME CHILDREN BEHAVING BADLY,ALTHOUGH IT DOES SHOW THE NANNY TURNING IT ALL AROUND WITH HER PLAN'S TO FIGURE OUT A WAY FOR THE FAMILY TO GO BY RILES AND TO RESPECT.I THINK THE NANNY IS A GOOD SHOW,TO SOME KID'S THEY SHOULD WATCH !!!
4

Posted on 09/16/07 by Anonymous Adult contributor
4

Posted on 02/02/07 by Anonymous Adult contributor

5


Posted on 04/12/06 by aecdoglover Adult contributor
5

Posted on 01/31/06 by Anonymous Adult contributor

A true to life show for any parent or future parent alike

Very interesting television show. Keep you interested by showing all aspects of life. The good and the bad alike. This show also gives you down to Earth people. The helpful hints are just that hints not crammed down ones throat. Way to go!!!!!!!
1


Posted on 01/23/06 by CharliePATpk Adult contributor

Why is this show necessary?

We see a dysfunctional family that is made whole in 30 minutes time. Either the entire story is contrived or the results won't stick. I'd rather my family watch the Weather Channel.
3


Posted on 01/21/06 by AZMOM Adult contributor

teaches many good parenting skills

can't believe so many parents are really like this but it's great someone is willing to get involved and teach them.
5

Posted on 01/06/06 by Anonymous Adult contributor

I learn a lot from SuperNanny

My daughter, who is almost 7, and I enjoy watching SuperNanny. I enjoy because I can learn from her. And I am also thankful when I watch that I am not on the show. My daughter enjoys watching it with me and never looses interest in it. I think kids can watch it but it depends on the child, also. It's something that you should watch with your kids if they are going to watch it. They shouldn't watch by themselves, they might get some ideas from the kids on the show.
4

Posted on 01/04/06 by Anonymous Adult contributor
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Kids Reviews

There are 7 reviews.

5


Posted on 07/09/08 by PureSpinGolferHX@AOL.com Kid contributor, age 14
3


Posted on 04/24/08 by sssj Kid contributor, age 11

Good

Language strong.
5


Posted on 04/15/08 by rock lee 619 Kid contributor, age 11

FIRST OF ALL PAM, WHY DID YOU NOT LIKE ROCK LEE? HE IS A GOOD ROLE MODEL. AS FOR VOICE ACTORS, BRIAN DONOVAN SHOULD BE UP THERE!!!
5


Posted on 04/14/08 by MikaylaLovesEdwardCullen Kid contributor, age 13

I love this show! It is so amazing to me that Jo can take these rude, mean, all around horrable little kids (and somethimes parents) and make them the picture of good behavior! I watch every episode of this show and I recomend it to everyone of all ages!
5


Posted on 06/24/07 by book_lover411 Kid contributor, age 11

i like this show

i think it is a good show that premotes and encourages good behavior in small children i think this is appropiate 4 kids of all ages
5


Posted on 07/25/06 by suitelife Kid contributor, age 12
0


Posted on 05/14/06 by abbybug Kid contributor, age 11
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