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Zoey 101

(Rated TV-Y7, Comedy, Starring Jamie Lynn Spears, Paul Butcher, Sean Flynn, Where to watch: Nickelodeon, DVD, Online)
  • 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

    Tweens will love this fluffy California dream.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Zoey and her girlfriends are the first females to infiltrate the boys' school. There are some strong female characters here.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Everything a tween could want fills the screen in each shot.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Zoey 101

Parents need to know that this series is about kids let loose in a peer-dominated world, where privilege is a way of life. Tween viewers are going to love the California coastline, the sunny days, and easy life. Parents might cringe for the same reason.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about whether these kids are growing up too quickly in certain ways. They are expected to problem-solve like adults and even to work (sushi-delivery boys), on top of dealing with homework and normal hormonal challenges. Is this pure fantasy, or do kids in boarding school really have it this sweet?

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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    A GREAT SHOW

    this show is one of my favorites. Zoey 101 is a fun entertaining show about a teen girl who goes through many differnt adventures at boarding school. The messages are always positive. also in every episode there is a problem with a charecter or a mystery to solve and the kids use courage and friendship to figure out he promblems or just to lend a hand to there friends wether its with grades, relationships, fears they help eachother through it all. bottom line zoey is a very good rolemodel, and this is a very good and entertaining show for kids 6-12 and maybe 13 or 14.

  2. I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    great show!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    i luv this show! it is a real shme they stopped showing it on tv thou.

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Excessive consumerism
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    perfect for kids and tweens

    this show is pretty good for kids 9-10 and up.. there are some kissing scenes that some kids cant tolerate.

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 5.0

    Good for any age, and is one of my fave's

    It's one of my favorite shows, but I don't have the channel that shows it anymore. It is a good and clean show. Really interesting and funny without the fake laughing audience.

  5. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    I rate this title iffy for age 9 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Excessive consumerism
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages

    th2t

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