 | 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. |
 | NOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age. |
Nick News with Linda Ellerbee
- Nickelodeon
- Genre: Educational
Common Sense Media says
A must-see news program for teens and tweens.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this award-winning news program for older school-aged kids and adolescents covers tough issues like the Iraq wars, the aftermath of September 11, the Columbine tragedy, and Hurricane Katrina. Multiple perspectives are raised during host Linda Ellerbee's facilitated discussion. For younger or more-sensitive viewers, parents need to be prepared to discuss the issues, answer questions, and perhaps skip episodes that are too sad or difficult to understand.
What's the story?
Geared for teens and tweens interested in world events, NICK NEWS WITH LINDA ELLERBEE helps kids make sense of world events by presenting them in kid-friendly, understandable language. Host Linda Ellerbee tackles big topics like war in Iraq, AIDS, the O.J. Simpson trial, as well as other important issues that are very relatable to this age: bullying, divorce, learning and mental disorders, body image, and homelessness. Sitting cross-legged with a group of school-aged boys and girls of all races, Ellerbee presents an issue and then asks questions about how the kids would react in this situation. Then she'll present a different perspective and give the kids time to think about and change their responses. Nick News also features exposés on specific events, projects, or problems related to the theme of the episode, such as recycling and the environmental hazards of non-recyclable products.
Is it any good?
Nick News has been on the air since 1992 and has won Emmy, Peabody, and Columbia duPont awards and been endorsed by the National Education Association. There's no debate over the benefits of kids learning about politics and their world. The only words of caution to parents would be to watch out for very serious topics that might be inappropriate for younger viewers. Nick News is intended for teens and tweens who have the maturity to hear about difficult topics.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the discussions raised by the program. Watching this show is no replacement for meaningful parent-child conversations about these hard topics. Questions will be raised that the show doesn't cover, and parents may need to ask kids questions to make sure they understand why these issues are important.
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Kid, 12 years old
February 16, 2010
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Nick New Are Ages 10 + 18
It Was An Good For Kids Ages 10 + 18
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Kid, 12 years old
December 29, 2010
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Perfect for tweens and kids 9 and up.
I love this show and I as a middle schooler have found it a very informative show for kids 9 and up.
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Isn`t on enough, but otherwise great show
I don`t think it`s really on enough for me to give it a completely accurate review [Only on once every few months] but it always has a really good topic. The only issue is that it can get a little bit boring for kids like me [I`m 11] but I think it`s a great show for kids to watch with their parents. GREAT alternative to the actual "news"!
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Ellerbee
Linda Ellerbee runs a program of propaganda to take advantage of young people and presents it as news. Opposing views are not allowed time.
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| Topics: | high school, history |
| TV rating: | TV-Y |
| Network: | Nickelodeon |
| Cast: | Linda Ellerbee |
| Genre: | Educational |
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