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All parent reviews for Olivia

Age
3
Average rating based on 11 parent reviews:
  • 27% say there are positive role models
  • 27% say there are positive messages
Parent of 3 year old
February 6, 2011
 
Although I like Olivia's imagination, self confidence and propensity for mischief in the original book, I think it goes a bit too far in the television show. Nick Jr.'s Olivia is, in short, a brat. She bosses her friends, she hogs the spotlight, she thinks she is better than everyone else, and her family inexplicably gives in to her every demand and whim. In one episode, she is required to give a report on a country of her choosing and bring a dish. She changes her mind multiple times with no regard to the work her mother puts in to preparing the food for her, and then finally, in the ultimate display of unchecked self absorbtion, settles on a MADE UP COUNTRY NAMED AFTER HERSELF. There's confidence and self esteem, and then there's arrogance and entitlement. Unfortunately, Olivia exemplifies the latter two.

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Parent of 2 and 5 year old
January 17, 2011
 
Olivia seems a little self indulgent....
I have watched parts of Olivia and thought she had a great imagination, but the other day I actually sat down and watched an entire episode. It was the one where Olivia had a very tiny part in the school play. She was not really happy about this and engineered a "big finale" for her character. I used it as a "teaching moment" with my daughter about how you can't always be the center of attention and that there may be times that we have to take a backseat to others (like a school play). I don't want my kids to think it is OK to upstage their friends....maybe it was just this episode, but she seemed a little self-indulgent to me.

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Parent of 4 and 6 year old
October 8, 2009
 
Bossy Pig
I think Olivia is mean to her brother and often annoyed by him. This show does not foster great sibling relationships. Also, her mother asks her to do things, and she complains and doesn't always listen. This pig is a bossy spoiled role model.

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Parent
August 22, 2011
 
Bossy little pig
Plain and simple: Olivia is a bossy little pig.

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Parent of 4 and 8 year old
January 3, 2010
 
Olivia provides good role models for boys and girls
I have to disagree with the reviewer who said the Olivia books are stupid. They are actually very clever and Olivia, while a tad impatient with her brother (hardly an unrealistic situation), is a good-hearted, intelligent and creative character. As role models go, I think she is very good. She has many interests, has tenacity and is never afraid to try new things. As a precocious youngster, she appeals to both boys and girls. She gets into mischief occasionally, but that is part of childhood. She learns from her mistakes and her family supports her and shows kids that no matter what, their parents will love them. Unlike the case with many other programs for children, Olivia's father provides a good male role model. He is involved with his children to a far greater degree than in the books. Overall, this show is a winner.

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Adult
December 31, 2009
 
Wonderful show for Kids!
I think this is a great show that should stay on Nick Jr. It is educational, fun, and displays a good role model for children. I hope the show stays longer for my kid to see. :)

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Parent of 4 and 7 year old
February 7, 2009
 
As imaginative as the books
My boys love the Olivia books and were keen to check out the new show. It is adorable. One of the nicest things is how kindly the family members interact with each other. The siblings don't fight or call each other names as is often the case on other shows. The parents are actually shown as being present and caring individuals. One of the best shows out there.

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Parent of 5, 6, 17, 19, and 20 year old
November 6, 2010
 
we love olivia!
My 4 and 5 year old daughters adore Olivia! And actually it is the only kids show that I really enjoy as well. As for the other reviews about Olivia being selfish or Francine being a clean freak...well, kids are kids and God didn't create anyone perfect. This show is about how real kids interact, not good all the time, not bad all the time, just kids. We love the books and the tv show! Can't wait for more new episodes!

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Parent of 3, 6, 9, 14, 18, and 26 year old
March 15, 2009
 
Hmmm...
The books are dumb and pointless, a 4 year old could have written them! I mean really, 5 words on a page! Wow! So... they made a TV show out of it? I don't know what to say about that... but I guess any age could see it because there is nothing wrong with it, its just STUPID!

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Parent of 3 year old
March 2, 2011
 

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Parent
January 2, 2012
 
Olivia is a very spoiled pig.
Olivia is a spoiled, selfish, pig who sets a very bad example for young children. Her stories exemplify everything that is wrong with parenting today.When did it become acceptable for children to ignore their parents and behave as if they are in charge? Self confidence and imagination are great qualities worth promoting, but not at the cost of order and respect. Olivia needs to listen more and demand less.

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