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JONAS

(Rated TV-G, Comedy, Starring Chelsea Staub, Jonas Brothers, Nicole Anderson, Where to watch: Disney Channel, DVD, Online)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 8.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Brothers star as teen idols in good, clean comedy for kids.

Themes in this show include:   family relationships

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    The show is intended to entertain rather than educate, but there are some nice takeaway life lessons.
  • Messages:

    The show emphasizes the importance of family and friendship, and the guys learn positive (if obvious) lessons about staying grounded and appreciating what really matters in life.
  • Role models:

    Despite their celebrity status, the brothers and their parents strive for a "normal" existence at home and school. They're unassuming and unaffected by the throngs of young girls clamoring for their autograph everywhere they go. Girls often act silly around them (stuttering, giggling, even fainting), but the guys quickly put them at ease.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Some mild flirting; lots of female fans have massive crushes on the three guys -- and they're sometimes chased by throngs of adorers.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Obviously the Jonases are part of a mega-marketing franchise (clothing, music, books, etc.), but there's no direct product pitch in the show.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About JONAS

Parents need to know that this upbeat comedy series -- which will premiere on the Disney Channel in May 2009 -- stars the Jonas Brothers as members of an ultra-popular teen rock band. While the show isn't necessarily based on the guys' real-life selves, their characters do have the same first names, and the "fictional" band's name is Jonas, making publicity for the Jonas Brothers an unavoidable byproduct of the series. That said, there aren't any direct marketing efforts embedded in the show, and the content is as clean and kid-friendly as fans -- and parents -- have come to expect from the trio.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how society views celebrities. Kids: Why do we treat stars with such reverence? Do you think some celebrities are more deserving of our admiration than others? Who do you admire, and why? 
  • Should celebrities be considered role models? Do we hold them to higher standards than other people? Why?

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Only Watch If You Like Them

    I like the show, but I like the Jonas Brothers. If you don't like it don't watch it. It's good comedy for kids. They always show the impotance of family and learn positive things. What I lik most about the show is that some of the story lines are orginal and it's not a new Hannah Montana, like I first thought it would be. Its a good show for kids or fans of the brothers.

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Good role models

    great Show!!!

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 2.0

    Not funny comedy.

    This comedy is only being watched cause of the Jonas brothers. It just isn't really funny.

  4. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Tennessee
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 2.0

    why is it called a comedy?? not funny

    I think it is appropriate for all kids but i dont get why they call it a comedy it is not funny

  5. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

    they are not one bit funny. i dnt even know what the show is about it is stupid.

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