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The Wiggles

(Rated TV-Y, Children's live action, Starring Murray Cook, Jeff Fatt, Anthony Field, Where to watch: Sprout, DVD, Online)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 3; suggested age 3.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    A fun show for preschoolers from Down Under.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 3 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The Wiggles and characters collaborate and work cooperatively as a team.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Wiggles

Parents need to know that with millions of CDs and DVDs sold, it's no wonder these Australians have maintained a huge following with the preschool crowd for more than a decade. At first glimpse the show may appear to be lacking in educational content, but the good, wholesome fun and music encourage 3-, 4- and 5-year-olds to listen for musical cues, move their bodies to rhythms, and, most of all, be age-appropriately silly. The four Wiggles and their lovably goofy cast of characters really do know what they're doing.

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  • Families can talk about what makes the group so appealing to kids. Kids: Do you like the music? The characters? The colors? What makes the Wiggles' songs so catchy?

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title iffy for age 7 and give it 3.0

    too weird! i like the name of it but when you watch it, it's just very odd and the people are only in the show and act like idiots because they get paid :P

  2. I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    The Wiggles are WIERD and SCARY! DONT WATCH THEM!!!!!!!!

    the wiggles? who came up with that wired name?! I will edmit the wiggles are somewhat good rolemodels for preschoolers but to kids 6 and up they are just wierd and scary.

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 9
    Lives in Minnesota
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    For the little ones.

    I outgrew it fast. It's stupid.

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Arkansas
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

    For goodness sake! Get them off, those perverts.

    This show scares me to say the least. The characters are creepy men who look like perverts. Also, a pirate, dinosaur and other weird and creepy things. I am surprised kids like them and I have not had nightmares about them.

  5. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Connecticut
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    High quality and clean entertainment

    My daughter (age 3) has been addicted to the Wiggles for over a year. We have eight or nine of their CDs and watch the show frequently, and have seen them live in concert. The more I learn about the Wiggles the more I respect them - they are originally child educators and musicians, they have strict requirements for their cast members (no swearing, etc.), they are careful and aware when dealing personally with children. The music teaches and entertains. The recent shows with Sam (the replacement for Jeff) are super colorful but are so far limited in the songs and skits - I actually prefer the older shows. I believe this is a gentle show appropriate for young children. The songs are so catchy that I sing them to myself (to my chagrin), and honestly I had as much fun at the live show as my daughter did.

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