Kid President: Are We There Yet?
By Mandie Caroll,
Common Sense Media Reviewer
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YouTube star returns as a teen to spotlight changemakers.
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What's the Story?
KID PRESIDENT: ARE WE THERE YET? reintroduces YouTube star Robby Novak, now a teenager, and his mission of spreading positivity in short, under 8 minute episodes. The former Kid President is no longer a kid, but he is still passionate about inspiring others to make the world a better place to live. Robby and his brother set off on a cross-country road trip, where they visit and shine a spotlight on kids and adults making lasting positive change in their communities. They visit Selma, Alabama, where Robby interviews a woman who marched to Montgomery with Martin Luther King, Jr. when she was just 11 years old; a school and soccer league for young refugees in Clarkston, Georgia; and Miramar Beach, Florida, where they helped throw an unbirthday party for cancer survivors. The six episode series ends with an updated pep talk that calls on the video that made Kid President famous.
Is It Any Good?
This heartfelt and compelling series has all the elements that made the younger Kid President a national sensation -- dancing, positive messages, inspiration, and joy -- but it's delivered in a more mature package. It might seem difficult to find laughter and smiles for kids who are war refugees or battling cancer, but what Robby and Brad show in Kid President: Are We There Yet? is that joy, friendship, and hope are the things that makes overcoming obstacles possible. Tweens will come away uplifted, and parents will appreciate the wholesome themes and content. It's hard to watch this series and not feel a little better about the state of the world, so just go ahead and settle in for some family-friendly inspirational viewing.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how Kid President: Are We There Yet? encourages kids to affect change. Who do you know that works to make their community a better place?What are some things you could do to improve your community or the world?
How does having a positive outlook affect a person? Does Robby's enthusiasm for life make you more interested in what he has to say? How do you overcome challenges you face?
How does this series promote humility and empathy? Why are these important character strengths?
TV Details
- Premiere date: October 1, 2019
- Cast: Robby Novak
- Network: YouTube
- Genre: Reality TV
- Topics: Activism , Friendship , Great Boy Role Models , Great Girl Role Models , History
- Character Strengths: Empathy
- TV rating: NR
- Award: Common Sense Selection
- Last updated: February 5, 2020
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