Parents need to know that Dish and Spoon tread on the seamier side of nursery tales. Loan-sharking, bank robbery, and criminal threats result in deportation and prison. While the criminal element may be too much for some families, it's important to note that Dish and Spoon are held responsible and do pay their debt to society.
Positive messages:Bad behavior by Dish and Spoon leads to tragic consequences.
Violence & scariness:Dish is tied up to a chair and then on railroad tracks; police run with clubs raised.