 | 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. |
iCarly
Common Sense Media says
Mostly harmless tween comedy site is spattered with ads.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this sister site to Nickelodeon's TV show iCarly is a safe and fun place for tweens to upload preapproved silly videos to be featured on the site and on the show. There's a lot of tween-age and younger fans posting on this site, and not all the content is appropriate for the youngest elementary ages (references to dating, bras, etc.). So if you have a younger iCarly fan, consider sitting down and viewing the site together first. Younger kids will also need a lot of help if they wish to upload videos. Kids are warned before entering areas with ads -- but there are still a lot of them. Kids can post moderated comments.
What's it about?
Kids who are fans of the iCarly TV show can engage in lots of extra media about the show. They can play short video games, watch extra TV clips, read blog entries written by the characters, and watch (and even submit) videos made by other kids. It’s important to know this is a commercial site made by the TV network and is heavy on advertisements.
Is it any good?
iCARLY is good, silly tween fun, much like its ever-popular TV show. If you can ignore the ads, the site is an occasional visit-worthy companion to the show that encourages positive audience participation. Some of the homemade fan videos go beyond silly into the not-worth-watching category, but others are really good and show what kids can create with an idea and a video camera (and a parent's written permission). The games are just silly, no educational value here. There are lots of ways for tweens to feel like they're interacting with the iCarly crew.
Online interaction: Comments are moderated and seem generally positive.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about how ads are designed to get viewers' attention. Look through a few online ads together and note how they are labeled, if they are animated, and what tactics are used in order to get the user to click on them. Read our Selling to Kids Tips for more advice on navigating ads.
If your kids are interested in filming themselves, take a look at our video on Creating With Digital Media.
Discuss why some of the games may be fun, but not necessarily in the best taste. Where does funny cross the line into gross or disrespectful for your family?
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Kid, 12 years old
March 13, 2011
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Perfect for kids over 10!
I think it's 10 plus because of there videos some videos are good and some are not so great but, none of the videos are bad for people over the age of 10!
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Kid, 11 years old
March 24, 2011
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icarly
I love icarly! It is a very cool show. I love the comedy. P.S I think Sam is a great role model. She ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!
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Kid, 12 years old
June 30, 2010
AGE
halo
its awsome
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Kid, 10 years old
July 9, 2010
AGE
I love iCarly so much but my dad doesn't let me watch iCarly
so sendme something when you get this letter
YOUR
FRIEND DILARA D-I-L-A-R-A
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Kid, 11 years old
July 6, 2010
AGE
i love i carly alot.
i just want ot see some kissing n it
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AGE
back off moms and dads
you should let kids watch this show its just like hannah montana or even victorious. plus its funny and educatoinal it has no inappropriot word suggestions games or videos on icarly parents LET KIDS WATCH IT WITH OUT SUPERVISON AND BACK OFF
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great for 8 and up
i think it is a good after school show it funny and who would want to do what they do it's random there comedians and all of them are now i have icarly on demand and i go behind the scenes and a very good show nothing wrong with it
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Kid, 11 years old
June 14, 2010
AGE
I carly perfect
Me and my mom watch it all the time. Its violent beacause sams the girl bully sexy stuff beacause the flirting a kisses and it says
suckish boobish etc and the shampow its real and its perfect fun for any tween girl
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AGE
whats so good about icary
i love yall show so much
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sam is a good role model.
sam is good role model cause even though she's violent she does have real problems that some people can relate to and really she is a good person at heart.she doesnt really have much though or a good home life. other then that you shouldnt take everything they say and do too seriously
love jennette mccurdy
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