Hannah Montana..............

[hannahmontana12]

I know a lot of little girls in preschool and first and second graders love hannah montana. I dont understand how they even know what shes talking about. I love Hannah Montana but Im in 7th grade. Some things Miley/Hannah says are more mature and she says stuff that most little girls never even heard, I think 4th grade and up are the good ages for hannah montana fans. At elder beerman they are starting to make hannah montana clothes in toddler seizes and not even making them in the 10/12 and 14/16 sizes. I have also seen Hannah Montana toddler bedding!!!! Does anyone agree that some hannah fans are too young???

 

[karajeboo]

Even though a lot of what she says goes over the heads of younger children, she's still a good role model. I think my daughter (7) is at the age where the cartoons are too babyish for her, but yet Kim Possible, Hanna montana and HSM are a little old for her, she gets part of it, and likes the pretty girls. About a year ago she started wanting to "be" the pretty girls in the shows. The references to boys go over her head (I hope! lol) as do some of the expressions, but there really aren't any shows or characters that fit in that 5-8 age group, ya know?

 

[livndisney]

I agree with the OP. I don't think Hanna Montana is acceptable for the younger girls. I also don't think Hanna Montana is a good "role model" for 5-8 year old girls. (there was just a story on AOL about some photos of her). To me she is aimed more toward the "tween" crowd.
On the news in Orlando they just had a story about all the moms going "nuts" and encouraging their young daughters to act and dress like HM. (And the story about the mom who had her 6 year old lie about her father dying just so she could win tickets to a concert . I used to think it was the older sisters/cousins of these girls that got the younger ones into HM now I am not so sure.

 

[karajeboo]

I watch Hannah Montana WITH DD7 and think it's very cute. As for anything that happens to Miley off camera, that's completely separate and most kids never know that. Just like Vanessa Hudgens vs. Gabriella. DD just adores GAbriella, but knows nothing about the Vanessa Hudgens photos, nor should she. So whatever happens to Miley Cyrus, that's not the same as Hannah Montana in the eyes of kids watching her on TV.

I also think her music is fun for kids that age - after all, a 7 year old is a little old for Twinkle Twinkle but I don't really want her listening to the radio either - heck, I don't want to listen to half that garbage myself! So the music from Hannah and also from HSM is great fun for kids. And both of these shows are like most Disney movies/TV - they are great for all ages.

Even the most innocent of Disney movies has something in it that makes parents chuckle but goes over the heads of kids, which is what is so wonderful about Disney - it appeals to all ages. I also think it's great that Hannah Montana appeals to the pre teen crowd - I definitely think she's a great role model for that age as opposed to Britney Spears, et al.

 

[princessreilly]

My daughter is 5 and loves Hannah Montana. I think she likes her because she thinks she's a cool "big kid". Like others said I think she is a good role model compared to others.

 

[natenapril]

My daughter is 5 and loves Hannah Montana. I think she likes her because she thinks she's a cool "big kid". Like others said I think she is a good role model compared to others.

Same thing here. MY DD5 loves Hannah Montana.

 

[aspcamhreditor2]

Our DDs are 8 & 1/2 and 5 & 1/2. Both are very bright and fairly mature. The younger is starting to be pretty much past the younger cartoons. Older daughter enjoys the music tremendously. Younger daughter doesn't realize she's younger than the older girl ... she's into it because her sister is. We have tickets to take them to the movie next week.

They like the show ... they like the music. That doesn't mean they are trolling the internet or reading the gossip rags. Therefore, they aren't exposed to any of the less wholesome parts. As a parent, it's my job to monitor that.

The show is cute enough that the parents can watch it with wanting to throw something at the TV ... which is more than can be said for some of those shows. I've seen many episodes and there hasn't been anything that makes me concerned. I can and will monitor the other aspects.

In terms of stuff being over their heads???? Frankly, that's always been the beauty of many Disney productions. Do you really think the kids get the adult jokes in the cartoons? No way. Much Disney stuff has "layers" so to speak ... that's what allows an entire family to do something like go to an animated movie.

Our children don't wear clothes promoting things or of "characters" like that. Our one exception ... Minnie & Mickey or WDW t-shirts. Again ... I'm the parent ... my choice. My kids have no doubts that we have final say on what they wear. So ... gear in the stores isn't a problem. Capitalism is good. As an involved parent, I have no problem squashing the whining for stuff I don't think is appropriate. I don't need ... nor do I want ... someone censoring for me.

So ... I don't see a problem w/ Hannah Montana for 5-8 year olds ... as long as it's okay w/ the parent.

 

[hannahmontana12]

Our DDs are 8 & 1/2 and 5 & 1/2. Both are very bright and fairly mature. The younger is starting to be pretty much past the younger cartoons. Older daughter enjoys the music tremendously. Younger daughter doesn't realize she's younger than the older girl ... she's into it because her sister is. We have tickets to take them to the movie next week.

They like the show ... they like the music. That doesn't mean they are trolling the internet or reading the gossip rags. Therefore, they aren't exposed to any of the less wholesome parts. As a parent, it's my job to monitor that.

The show is cute enough that the parents can watch it with wanting to throw something at the TV ... which is more than can be said for some of those shows. I've seen many episodes and there hasn't been anything that makes me concerned. I can and will monitor the other aspects.

In terms of stuff being over their heads???? Frankly, that's always been the beauty of many Disney productions. Do you really think the kids get the adult jokes in the cartoons? No way. Much Disney stuff has "layers" so to speak ... that's what allows an entire family to do something like go to an animated movie.

Our children don't wear clothes promoting things or of "characters" like that. Our one exception ... Minnie & Mickey or WDW t-shirts. Again ... I'm the parent ... my choice. My kids have no doubts that we have final say on what they wear. So ... gear in the stores isn't a problem. Capitalism is good. As an involved parent, I have no problem squashing the whining for stuff I don't think is appropriate. I don't need ... nor do I want ... someone censoring for me.

So ... I don't see a problem w/ Hannah Montana for 5-8 year olds ... as long as it's okay w/ the parent.

Hi I am not saying hannah/miley isnt a good role model. Shes a great role model to everyone

 

[hannahmontana12]

can someone help me please i am so confused on what these dd's and dh and all those initials mean...please fill me in.

 

[Stephres]

My daughter does not watch Hannah Montana but she loves her because of her music. They play her music and High School Musical in her dance class and she listens to it on Radio Disney. I don't think you have to watch the show to appreciate her!

dd- dear (or Disney) daughter
dh- dear (or Disney) husband

 

[Mrs. M. Mouse]

I have 2 daughters (7 and 3.5) my 7 year old loves hanna montana the show and the music, again she does not know anything about miley's life outside of these. My 3.5 year old loves music. Hanna is music she can dance to and she loves to sing. she doesn't care what the music is as long as it's upbeat and fun.

the show is fun to watch is shows a tight knit family and the values we like to teach our girls.

I see where the OP is coming from though and how sometimes in our society parents try to get their kids to grow up too quickly. I for one would love it if my 7 year old would be a kid forever but alas I know that's not possible. she seems to be maturing along with the rest of her friends and they all love the same things. HSM and Miley included with spice girls and cheeta girls! Yikes lol!

 

[Tammysue5]

I have to say that my daughters DD6 and DD8 LOVE Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus. I watch the shows w/them at times and I think they are chessey ...but in a good way! I have no problem w/my DDs watching this show or even trying to pretend they are her. (I used to pretend I was Wonder Woman and ISIS..does anyone remember her?) I turned out ok Well, that is my story and Im sticking to it.

My girls also like HSM ... I, as a mother, am glad that they have positive shows like this for my girls. Does my DD6 get all the things that go on on the show? no, but thats ok...

I think that Disney hit on a great idea w/both of these shows.

 

[hannahmontana12]

I think hannah and hsm are great role models i actually do think 6 and 8 years old are good ages to be watching disney i just mean the little 4 year olds in preschool who love her

 

[Karmel96]

As a teacher of 7 and 8 year olds (second grade), I can tell you that all the girls in my class like Hannah in varying degrees. My DD is also crazy about her, esp. her music. She has 2 best friends- one loves her as much as my DD, and the other could probably only name 2 songs. I find the show cute and most stuff goes over her head. Personally, I'd rather her watch Hannah than Sponge Bob.
Being a child of the 70's, I grew up listening to my older brother's music, which was KISS, Ted Nuggent, Areosmith, ACDC, etc., so I'm thinking that this is better for her!
Now, would I have been encouraging her if she was 4? No way. But, peer pressure, even at that age, happens, including among parents. My DS, who is 4, watches it with us sometimes, but he only likes it when "Jackson" comes on; he likes to see all the funny stuff he does.
(BTW, her concert was great! My BFF got tickets for her and her daughter and offered her extra ones to us )

 

[ksumn1]

One other factor is older siblings. We have one TV in our house that gets the Disney Channel. The other TV in the girls bedroom is only used to watch movies. So they usually watch many of the same shows. My oldest DD (9) loves HM and gets some of the jokes. My 4 yr old DD doesn't "get" much of the older content that's geared toward boys, fashion, or even alot of the sarcasm. Her favorite parts are the music, when Hannah Montana sings, and "sweet niblets". I think she's a much better role model than say the Bratz.

Both girls love them (Bratz) and I think they are so petty, vain and way too focused on clothes, shopping, and boys. They do have some Bratz dolls and I have let them rent the movies, but I always point out that they should really be concentrating on school, and that their "lives" are far from reality.

I make sure that my DD's don't see or hear the gossip about their faves like Miley, Gabrielle (Vanessa), Sharpay (Ashley). They know them as characters, and until they're a little older, I'll keep it that way. Unfortunatley, this whole Jamie Lynn Spears thing has been all over the media and I couldn't ignore it. My 9 year old and I had a long talk about role modes, morals etc.

And keep in mind, if an older sister has something (HSM shirt, Hannah Montana hat) the little sister will beg for it too.

 

[tlbwriter]

Eh. I like Metallica and I don't always know what they're talking about.

My DD doesn't watch the show, but she loves the songs. And while some are about boyfriends, others are about life in general (Nobody's Perfect).

 

[Steph9072]

We are a Hannah household. I enjoy it as well as my dd 7 & my ds 3. Even dh has been caught sneaking peaks and laughing with it. Even dss 12 likes it (don't ask him though he won't admit it )My thing about Hannah the show is something I can put on and NOT have to worry with what is said. And it entertains all of our family very hard to find now days. Plus I think Billy Ray and Miley have an awesome relationship and are great role models for our whole family. I don't know that my kids get all of the jokes but they enjoy it. My ds goes around saying nana peety (Hannay Pretty)