That Girl
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Is it age appropriate?
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Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 7. -
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Common Sense says
Landmark '60s sitcom may not click with kids.
Why We Rated This
for Ages 7 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About That Girl
Parents need to know that this iconic '60s sitcom was the first to cast a young, single, independent woman as the main character ... but she didn't exactly embody the pure feminist movement. Though Ann leaves her parents' home to pursue her dreams in the big city, she's unable to separate herself from their more-traditional expectations for her, and she sometimes lets her feelings for them override her personal ambition. Laughs usually revolve around mishaps at her many odd jobs, so the mild subject matter invites family viewing. But kids may need some timely background to appreciate why this show was groundbreaking for its time -- and even then they'll probably find the whole '60s-era package fairly hokey.
Read our full review by Emily Ashby
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the feminist movement. When did women's possibilities begin to expand past the home? What historical events contributed to the change in women's attitudes about their own potential? What type of response did they receive from men in the workplace? What careers have become the least gender-based? Which seem to remain the most exclusive? Who are some of the women your kids admire? What roles do TV and other media play in social movements like feminism? Which of today's shows do you think might be considered groundbreaking a few decades down the line? Why?

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