iCarly Saves TV - TV-Y7
Tween-friendly special has lots of online tie-ins.
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- TV Rating: TV-Y7
- Network: Nickelodeon
- Cast: Nathan Kress, Miranda Cosgrove, Jenette McCurdy
- Genre: Comedy
Parents need to know
Families can talk about the Internet. How does it impact the way you meet and relate to people? Do you have any friends you met online? Do you and your friends communicate that way? How does using text messages, IM, email, etc. change our personal relationships? How has the Internet changed people's access to fame? Is it any easier to become famous -- or notorious -- with the Internet? Why or why not? Also, what are some of the dangers of the Internet? Do you know anyone who's been bullied or otherwise treated badly online? How did they handle it? How can you protect yourself? Remind your kids that they should never say anything online that they wouldn't say to someone's face, and make sure tweens understand your rules for using the Internet, especially regarding uploading videos and providing personal information.
Message
Social Behavior:
Adults come off as obsessive and out of touch with youth. The most accessible authority figure is Carly's older brother, but he's often more immature than she is. Carly and her friends must choose between TV fame and remaining true to their values.
Consumerism:
Multiple references are made throughout the show to its Web site, iCarly.com, and viewers are encouraged to surf the information and additional footage available there.
Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco:
Violence
A little bit of slapping, hitting, and the like, but they're obviously just for humor.
Sex
Some very mild flirting, and one reference to someone being "hot." A teen dedicates a love song to Carly.
Language
Common Sense says
What's the story?
Reviewed by Emily Ashby
Is it any good?
If this is your tweens' first introduction to this Web-integrated series, know that they'll be bombarded with reminders -- both audio and visual -- to visit the show's Web site for information, character insight, etc. Take the opportunity to have a discussion about your family's Internet rules and Internet safety in general.
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