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Hannah Montana

(Rated TV-G, Comedy, Starring Mitchel Musso, Miley Cyrus, Emily Osment, Where to watch: Disney Channel, DVD, Download, Cell phone)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    A rock princess/girl-next-door made for tweens.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    A widowed dad is very responsive to his son and daughter.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Mild flirtations, discussions about crushes, some kissing and hugs.
  • Language:

    Some typical tween jargon such as "He's so hot."
  • Consumerism:

    Lots of girl talk about shopping, clothes, and bling-bling.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Hannah Montana

Parents need to know that within the context of silly, preteen humor, main characters face normal adolescent challenges: How do I fit in? Will my friends like me if I'm different? How do I get her/him to notice me? Girls and boys talk about each other in the context of romantic relationships, dating, and kissing, but no sex. Tweens will certainly notice the glitz and glamour of the pop princess, but her actual appeal is how she faces everyday challenges in this dynamic part of development.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about Hannah's fear that her peers will react differently to her when they find out she's a celebrity. How can we be true to ourselves and also feel like we're fitting in and part of a peer group? Parents can also talk about giving respect to others, including how the characters talk about and react to other girls and boys, romantically and as friends. Additionally, parents can discuss the unrealistic image of a young girl having seemingly endless access to clothes and accessories.
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  1. Teen Reviewer
    Age 13
    Lives in Ohio
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

    I personally find this show boring

  2. Teen Reviewer
    Age 13
    Lives in Ohio
    I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it 3.0

      • My highlights are:
      • Positive messages
      • Good role models

      Not a show for ages 8 and younger anymore

      Well, I don't really think this show is suitable for kids that are age 8 and younger. The show has now become more like a teen show. Almost every episode is about a boy and dating. Kids 8 and younger may not like the show because of the romance. Actually, there's an hour long episode coming up about Miley/Hannah Montana loving two guys - Jake Ryan and some other guy. She doesn't know which one to choose and in the commercial she says to one of the guys, "Boy do I want to kiss you!" If you don't feel comfortable with your young daughter watching a show that's now mainly about boys and dating, then don't let your child watch this show. There are positive role models and messages in basically every episode. The Dad is always supportive and there for his kids. Miley and the rest of the crew seem to learn a lesson in almost every episode that kids who are viewing the show can learn. There is know language, but Miley does say things about dating, boys, and even kissing. It is a pretty good show overall, though.

    • Teen Reviewer
      Age 15
      Anonymous
      Lives in
      I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it 1.0

      umm....

      not realy good for 9 and up

    • Kid Reviewer
      Age 10
      Anonymous
      Lives in Kentucky
      I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0

      AWESOME SHOW

    • Parent Reviewer
      Anonymous
      Lives in Massachusetts
      Kids ages: 11, 19
      I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

      Funny,Inspirational and amazing actress and singer

      What's the matter with you people this show is great and Miley is close to her family and friends so anyone who doesn't like her clearly doesn't get her and only believes idiotic rumors

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