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Casper's Scare School

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 6; suggested age 6.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Casper's ghostly goodness saves the day.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 6 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Casper is the epitome of a kind, supportive friend. His uncles and other creatures scare, tease, and paralyze humans and other creatures. Lessons include self-acceptance, loyalty, standing up for others, being a good friend. Some sexist stereotyping. Jokes made at a blind pirate's expense.

  • Violence & scariness:

    Ghosts chase scared humans -- adults and kids (who scream) -- and in one scene turn them to stone.

  • Sexy stuff:

    A hint of flirting between a bad vampire boy and giggly skeleton girls.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Casper's Scare School

Parents need to know that this entertaining animated TV movie contains some mildly scary scenes including a scene in which ghosts chase screaming human children and turn them into stone. Ghosts also play tricks on humans and make mischief by breaking things and creating general -- but brief -- mayhem. Casper breaks some rules and lies to his school headmaster, but his overwhelming innocence compensates for any wrongdoing. Two minor characters are stereotypical dumb cheerleaders, and two characters are referred to as fat.

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  • Families can talk about learning to accept yourself. Why does Casper try to learn to be scary, even though he doesn't enjoy it? When does Casper realize that he should be happy with himself the way he is? Who helps him realize this? Are there times when kids feel like they should be different from who they are? Where do they feel this pressure, and from whom? How do they deal with these feelings?
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