Parents who have kids between the ages of 6 and 12 might be familiar with a particularly vibrant pop star known as Jojo Siwa. After making her debut on Dance Moms, the 16-year-old quickly amassed an empire thanks to her punchy music videos, colorful lines of merchandise (yep, the giant bows your kids beg for!), and over-the-top personality. On paper, Jojo's without a doubt a great role model for kids. She's positive, upbeat, and doesn't seem to have any facial tattoos as far as we can see.
But like anything our kids become fond of overnight, Jojo's infallible neon presence and penchant for talking incredibly fast can certainly be a lot to take in at first. When you compare her to other celebrities — like, say, Billie Eilish, who's only a year older [1] — there's no doubt her super-peppy brand stands out. Whether your little ones have been begging you to score concert tickets to one of Jojo's live performances or you haven't quite encountered Jojo Siwa yet, you've probably got some questions, namely . . .
- What do you use the "Jojo Christmas" room in your house for during the Summer? Pilates? Yoga? Screaming into the void?
- Do you miss being on Dance Moms or is that part of your life in the rearview mirror?
- Do you ever get tired? Because I really feel like you don't get tired.
- Do you have to ask your parents to have friends over? Do people just show up? Can I come?
- Why are children obsessed with unboxing? Is it as fun as it seems? How many takes do you have to do?
- What's it like to have a doll that looks like you? Is it weird to see kids holding tiny versions of you?
- Is it strange to know so many little kids look up to you? How do you handle that pressure?