 | ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids. |
 | OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age. |
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Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide
- Nickelodeon
- Genre: Comedy
Common Sense Media says
Tween sitcom offers guided tour to surviving middle school.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this series has a few gross-out moments and some rebellious and/or materialistic messages, but overall there isn't much to worry about. The main character lends advice to the viewers in an effort to help them navigate their own middle school woes.
What's the story?
Ned Bigby (Devon Werkheiser) is just a regular guy trying to survive junior high in NED'S DECLASSIFIED SCHOOL SURVIVAL GUIDE. Confronted by challenges at every corner -- from a crazed science teacher to the bullies who threaten him -- Ned is always using his resources to get by. These resources include a great imagination, an upbeat attitude and a pair of friends -- Cookie (Dan Curtis Lee) and Moze (Lindsey Shaw) -- who back him no matter what. By giving "helpful" tips to his viewers, Nick attempts to help his audience cope with their own middle-school angst. Though some of the tips are diluted common sense, others might benefit kids who have to face some of Ned's situations.
Is it any good?
While tips like "express yourself and have fun" might not carry much punch in the real world, Ned's heart is in the right place. He's generally kind, positive, energetic, and supportive of his classmates. Some kids might find comfort in this show, since it conveys the idea that not everyone has to be perfect to be happy.
Plus, Ned brings an upbeat attitude to even the trickiest dilemmas. When the school principal insists on boring the student body with a talent show that sticks only to the classics, for example, Ned and his crew set up a "Talentpalooza" show in which everyone can participate. Situations like that cast Ned as a virtual seventh grade Ferris Bueller, whose only goal is to get through middle school unscathed -- and to help his viewers do the same.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the challenges that Ned faces and how he handles the bullies in his school.
Parents, ask kids what issues
they're dealing with in middle school. Do they want to talk about
bullies, tough teachers, favoritism, or cliques?
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Cute, but unrealistic
The idea is nice, but the situations are sometimes outrageous. There is also a disrespect for authority figures and teachers. There is also kissing and crushes but nothing, like sexy.
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sometimes.... gross
Offen there is:
Missy- A girl who can't stop her cruch with Ned.
"falling"- "mo" falls on ned in a "love" way.
Otherwise great show!
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Kid, 10 years old
April 9, 2011
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Good for ages 7+:)
Great TV show! Gives advice, has good role models, is funny--you name it:)!
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Very funny show, it teachers young middle school tweens how to survive middle school.
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funny and great for all ages
I love this show! It's so funny, and entertaining. I've loved it since a young age. Amazing. Hilarious.
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Kid, 10 years old
March 19, 2011
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Great, Positive, show gives out tips for school - great for kids.
Ned is a middle school kid who has started a survival guide for school.Most people would think it's dumb, but it's not.The guide gives out tips for situations such as fashion, best friends, the first day, dances, etc.One episode talks about crushes and Ned sometimes ask girls out on dates, so the sex is mild, very mild enough for 5 year olds.Language, never gets worse than ''Butt'' and ''Stupid''.This would be more popular with tweens then kids, mostly younger.This is a great live action show, not perfect, but great.If you're looking for a family show with a lot of positive sides, turn this on now.
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Great, but you have to be able to take a joke.
It's a great show, and really funny! There's a little kissing and talk of dating, and some physical bullying, but anyone over 7 can probably handle that. I only rated it "on for 9+" because of one reason: When I was six, I started watching this show. I took EVERYTHING on it seriously, like that bullies were always dressed that way and mean girls were always girly girls and all the advice that was suppose to be funny.
So as long as you or your kid can take a joke, handle a little kissing, and a tiny bit of voiolence, you can watch it!
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Good Nick Show!
I loved this show when I was younger and it's good for kids older than 7. There is some flirting and violence, but it's nothing major. Good show for young kids!
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Hilarious, Purely Delightful Show Has Great Tips for School!
This is a highly educational, great feeling show with memorable characters and lines. The episodes are based on how kids should go through school life. Awesome. PARENTS: there are some comic mishaps and multiple (although incredibly comic) hits and tackles, mostly accompanied by animated stars or funny sound effects. This is a spectacular show that everyone should watch, especially kids!
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Kid, 12 years old
October 26, 2010
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ned
its good but pretty bad. And not bad as in punching but as in its cinda boreing.
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| Topics: | friendship |
| TV rating: | TV-Y7 |
| Network: | Nickelodeon |
| Cast: | Daniel Curtis Lee, Devon Werkheiser, Lindsey Shaw |
| Genre: | Comedy |
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