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High School Musical 1 & 2      1 Angel      While this was a Disney Channel "movie" series and not released in theaters, you can now buy both versions on DVD. And most "tweens" will want you to go out and buy these sooner if not later. Despite the "high school" title younger kids will get to feel hip, now and wow by dancing to the music and ooey-gooey good fun of these films. Disney did a good job of providing wholesome characters - the jock (who also loves to sing), the brainiac (who is also beautiful and loves to sing), the rich kids (who also love to sing), the musician girl (who - surprise mostly composes and doesn't sing...too much) the supportive other jocks (who love to sing). Well I think you get the idea. So indulge your kid's love of music, dancing and fashion - but you may want to watch from the other room.   Recommended.  Appropriate Age Range: 5 to 10's

 

Please Remember: Discuss the movie with them afterward! It is important to watch the show with them, at least the first time. This should not be considered a luxury option unless you are absolutely positive that you completely and wholeheartedly approve of all of the content contained in the viewing experience!  Regardless, it is crucial that you at least talk with them about what they thought about what they just saw: What did they like the most?  What about that did they enjoy?  Was there anything they didn't like?  What was it about that part that had them feel that way?  Who were your favorite characters, and why? The discussion can be as important or often more valuable experience than the movie itself! Do not loose the opportunity to teach your values, clarify their uncertainties or explain what they saw. This helps them develop their own reasoning skills. This returns control to your own household, teaches what your family values and reduces the power that media has to influence your children. And after all, isn't this what we want for our children?