All these questions about how kids will like it. Gee, it spans generations. The adults, have great talent, great comedic timing and as an adult, I myself won't miss it
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Ruby & the Rockits
(Rated TV-PG, Comedy, Starring Alexa Vega, David Cassidy, Patrick Cassidy, Where to watch: ABC Family, Online)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8. -
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Common Sense says
Upbeat take on family dysfunction is funny and endearing.
Themes in this show include: family relationships
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 8 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Ruby & the Rockits
Parents need to know that this upbeat sitcom’s generally worry-free content makes it a fine choice for tweens and teens. The mildly dysfunctional Gallagher clan deals with common family issues like differences of opinion and effective communication, but the show’s lighthearted spin makes it all relatable and even fun. Adults (especially those old enough to recall The Partridge Family) will get an extra kick out of David Cassidy’s portrayal of a singer who refuses to acknowledge that his heyday is past.
Read our full review by Emily Ashby
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- How do the Gallaghers’ family struggles compare to your own? Is their situation believable? Which character do you most identify with? How does your family work through communication issues and differences of opinion?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
perfect for anyone who is interested in it, leads to good dialogue between adults/kids
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Perfect for all, say above 4. VERY indicative of real familes
Love it. Highlight of the week. wonderful singing, comedic talent, innocent, speaks to all families, good, clean, fun. Just what the Dr. ordered. Not to mention the cohesion of all 4 Cassidy Brothers and a wonderful example that that gives, of strong, bonded, familial unit!
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
Language: A** Sex: A boy has a huge crush on his pretty cousin. Good show, but gets boring. Nice to watch, though.
- I rate this title off for age 9 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
Underage drinking is not OK!
I watched the first few episodes with my daughters, ages 9 and 13. We stopped watching after the episode dealing with underage drinking. To say that they treated this extremely sensitive topic in a flip manner doesn't go far enough. The teenaged cousin of the main character lied to his parents so he could go to a party and get drunk. His ride also got drunk and there are so many drunken parties at the address that the "taxi won't go there anymore". He called the title character, who doesn't have a license, to pick him up. She brought her younger cousin in the car also. When they got caught, the main problem was that the title character had taken a brand-new car. Really. That is what they cared about. The underage drinking was treated like no problem, because he didn't drive. The fact that she drove, with a child in the car, even though she didn't have a license wasn't a problem. We will never watch this show again. I hope that the impression left by the show is not what my children remember.
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
- Negative role models
Looked better in previews before show premiered.
Parents too much like friends, not parents. Too much back talk and insulting by the boys to their parents. Ruby's father is too much immature and encouraging bad behavior in his daughter. There is something wrong when a daughter has to lecture the father about behavior. Jokes too silly and storylines predictable and seen on other sitcoms before.
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Ratings at a Glance
| 69% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 62% | of parents say there are good role models |
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