Hannah Montana? (x-posted in blended) - Page 2

[Ruthla]

I can understand where you're coming from, and yes, on the surface it does seem to reinforce the "shallow glitzy female stereotype" but really, it's pretty innocent. Not 100% innocent- the kids do get involved with lying/sneaking around/disobeying parents (always to be caught by the end of the episode) and petty girl/boy stuff that I'd prefer my kids not be exposed to, but overall it's pretty minor stuff. Subtle things that I'd "prefer not to expose them to" but not worth tons of effort or arguments with other adults in their lives to avoid.

If my oldest child was 4yo, I wouldn't have Hannah Montana on- I'd have the TV off or select something geared to preschoolers. However, in a houseful of kids, I'd have no objection to HM being shown while a 4yo (or even a 2yo) was available to watch.

You're well within your rights to restrict TV viewing at your own home, especially once the new baby arrives if you want to shield her from TV influences. But you can't stop her from talking about the show, showing off her HM items, etc.

[elizawill]

well, my daughter likes disney stuff. some shows i don't allow and other shows we do. she likes jonas brothers, camp rock, hannah montana. i'm okay with it honestly. i want her to grow up with strong communication lines open between us. i do censor a lot of stuff my kids watch...don't get me wrong....but i figure banning all disney shows won't keep her from liking them...it will just keep her from sharing what she likes with me.

[melissanc]

Well try having a DS into all things HM. He along with both my nieces are fascinated with all things Disney. I sometimes wonder if they put subliminal messages in the shows and videos. They just sit and watch them till I pry them away to go play outside.

It will be an interesting Halloween here. My DS is going as HM... LOL

I dont think it is harmful really. I have gotten a little uncomfortable in the last few months over it since it seems Disney is making the characters a bit too sexy for what I would like to see but that is only my opinion.

[meesa143]

Originally Posted by annethcz

My youngest DD is 4, has never seen Hannah Montanta (we don't have cable/sattelite and are mostly TV-free). Nonetheless, she is almost obsessed with with Hannah Montana. She hears about HM from friends and classmates, and sees the marketing everywhere. My DD has saved her allowance money to buy HM branded items (things that I refuse to buy).

This is me with my 4 yo dd. She has never seen the show or heard a hm song and she still talks about her all the time. I won't buy her any clothing with her on it or anything else. I don't think it's appropriate for that age. Sometimes she tells me that when she gets older she'll be able to like hm. I figure it'll be someone else by the time she gets that old

[notwonamesalike]

DS doesn't watch Hannah Montana - of course he's only 17 months old.

But I like it because I went to college, was friends with, and a Resident Assistant with the character that plays Jackson, Jason Earles.

It's fun to tell young girls that I know Jackson It's like instant celebrity.

Last weekend we were out to brunch and these young girls had Hannah Montana bags and shirts on. I mentioned I knew Jackson and all through brunch they had their heads together whispering. Every now and then one would poke her head up and stare at me none to subtly like I knew God personally. My husband just rolls his eyes.

[Sandrine]

I haven't let my dds watch these shows, except HSM. They mostly like HSM because of the music. They haven't notice anything of the stuff that are too old for them.

If a show doesn't have violent, scary or sex scenes in them, they are ok in my eyes to let my kids watch.

[HarperRose]

Originally Posted by notwonamesalike

DS doesn't watch Hannah Montana - of course he's only 17 months old.

But I like it because I went to college, was friends with, and a Resident Assistant with the character that plays Jackson, Jason Earles.

It's fun to tell young girls that I know Jackson It's like instant celebrity.

Last weekend we were out to brunch and these young girls had Hannah Montana bags and shirts on. I mentioned I knew Jackson and all through brunch they had their heads together whispering. Every now and then one would poke her head up and stare at me none to subtly like I knew God personally. My husband just rolls his eyes.

Ok, that's really cool!!! I think he's great!