iCarly is a really funny and a super amazing show You need to watch this My favorite character : Sam "the meat loving girl and Spencer " the amazing, and the really funny addicted artist. You need to watch this show !!!! It is REALLY funny and SUPER amazing !!!!! I say ON for 6+. I give this show an A+++++++ with a trillion more pluses !!!! WATCH THIS SHOW !!!!!!
iCarly
(Rated TV-Y7, Comedy, Starring Nathan Kress, Miranda Cosgrove, Jennette McCurdy, Where to watch: Nickelodeon, DVD, Online)
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Common Sense says
Interactive show meshes characters' online, real lives.
Themes in this show include: friendship
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 8 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of iCarly was written by Emily Ashby
Parents need to know that this semi-interactive tween comedy -- which stars Miranda Cosgrove of Drake & Josh -- asks its young viewers to contribute material through its real-life Web site (iCarly.com). The cast of characters references the site many times in each episode, encouraging kids to log on and check out blogs and additional show footage, as well as submit their own story ideas, comments, and videos, some of which will be used on air. The show itself is fairly benign kids' fare, featuring the standard amount of boy/girl flirting and other tween issues.
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- Families can talk about the Internet. What kinds of things can you see online? Is it good or bad to be able to access so much information and content? How does the Web affect your relationship with other people?
- What are some of the dangers associated with Internet use? Has anyone you know ever been bullied or otherwise mistreated online? How? What did they do?
- 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 to any Web site. For more on Internet safety, click here.
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What’s the Story?
With iCARLY, Nickelodeon expands into the realm of TV-Web integration, asking viewers to contribute material directly to the series through its sister Web site. The series centers on the life of Carly Shay (Miranda Cosgrove of Drake & Josh), an opinionated young teen who lives with her artsy 20-something brother, Spencer (Jerry Trainor), while her parents are abroad with the military. Carly stumbles into Internet fame when a video of her and her best friend, Sam (Jennette McCurdy), gossiping about their peers is accidentally posted online and accessed by thousands of fans, who demand more of the hilarity. At first Carly and Sam are mortified that their conversations are available to the world, but they later decide to build on their notoriety and start a live webcast about what's important to them. The cast also includes Nathan Kress as Carly's other best friend, Freddie.
Is It Any Good?
The idea of allowing kid viewers to submit story ideas -- and even their own videos -- for possible inclusion in the show is sure to be a hit with Internet-savvy tweens. The good news is that the series itself is entertaining enough to deserve the added attention.
Cosgrove and McCurdy are a delightful comedic pair, combining smarts and sassiness. Tweens will relate to the characters and their realistic issues with friends, family, and school, and parents will be relieved to know that there's little content that's worrisome for their kids -- just be sure to remind tweens and young teens about the importance of staying safe online.
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I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
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- Good role models
Really funny and amazing !!!
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I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
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- Negative role models
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Grow up parents!
Grow up parents, a little sexy stuff won't hurt your kids. I've seen worse in commercials. If anything you can use it as a teaching tool so they don't ask their friends at school. I'm sure a six year old won't understand what a hobknocker is. You can just tell them not to repeat it and teach them something about bad language. Sam may be a little violent but she does stand up for herself, and in this world you can't be a pushover. Parents tend to overlook the good aspects of things, this show is funny and teaches kids about expressing themselves in various ways.I let my child watch it because I watch it with her and explain to her like this, if you do these things in the real world you will get real world consequences. :)
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I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
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- Good role models
BEST NCK STAR INCLUDED (MIRANDA COSGROVE)
ya know its a pretty good show good setting, good story and all...BUT I CANNOT WATCH MIRANDA COSGROVE ACT LIKE A BOY OBSEESSED 100 BOYFREIND GIRL...IF SHE'S HOT USE HER IN ANOTHER WAY!!!!
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I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
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- Educational
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Love it
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I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it
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- Inappropriate sexual content
- Excessive consumerism
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Eh...
I love this show, but as it goes on, it's getting more and more adult. TOO MUCH BOY-GIRL STUFF. There's constantly kissing, crushes, etc. Sam is not a good role model. Too many ads.
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Ratings at a Glance
| 36% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 30% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
| 26% | of parents don't feel there are good role models |
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