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Supernanny
(Rated TV-PG, Reality TV, Starring Jo Frost, Nick Frost, Anthony Green, Where to watch: ABC, DVD, Online)
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Is it age appropriate?
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Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Modern-day Poppins is more for parents than kids.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 12 and Up
The good stuff
What to watch out for
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Supernanny was written by Pam Gelman
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.
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- 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?
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What’s the Story?
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?
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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Most Recent Reviews
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I rate this title off for age 17 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
good for nobody
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I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Mainly older kids will enjoy it.
This show is awesome, but little kids may copy the bad behavior in it. There is the occasional bad word, but it is bleeped out. Many episodes have kids actually hitting their parents. Girls will like it boys can't sit through it. For the most part, Jo is a good rolemodel for kids, and gives parents tips on how to parent their kids.
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I rate this title iffy for age 9 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
OK KIDS MAY COPY BAD BEHAIVOR
LOVE IT
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I rate this title iffy for age 9 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
OK KIDS MAY COPY BAD BEHAIVOR
LOVE IT
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I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
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Best TV show's for familys!
I absolutely love Super-Nanny! BEFORE My husband and I have our 1st we watch super-nanny for tips, what to do's and what not to do's. Great role model
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Ratings at a Glance
| 50% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 50% | of parents don't feel there are good role models |
| 50% | of parents don't think the messages are positive |
| 50% | of parents say it's too violent |
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