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Cinderella
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Not age appropriate for kids under 3, age appropriate for kids over 5; suggested age 5. -
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Common Sense says
Sweet fairy tale classic for little princesses.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 5 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Cinderella
Parents need to know that this is a classic that families can enjoy together. Little ones may be upset by the wicked stepsisters and stepmom. In today's world of blended families, it might also be worth discussing that not all step-parents and siblings are mean. Even children who are living with intact families of origin may need to hear this so that they will not worry about their friends.
Read our full review by Nell Minow
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the story's enduring appeal, and how many people are troubled by the passive heroine, who meekly accepts her abusive situation and waits to be rescued, first by her godmother and then by the Prince. It's worth discussing, with both boys and girls, what some of her alternatives could have been ("If you were Cinderella, would you do what that mean lady told you?"), and making sure that they have some exposure to stories with heroines who save themselves. Why does Cinderella do what her stepmother says? What could she have done instead? Why is the King so worried about whether the Prince will get married? If you had a fairy godmother, what would you like her to do for you? Or would you like to be a fairy godmother? Whose wish would you grant?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 3 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
:):):):):):)
- I rate this title on for age 17 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
yuck
she is such a prissy girlie type. she is like my prince will come whatever !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i hate all the conten prince makes little girls dream to much about boys and stuff im a tomboy i may not be into this as well but its just ugh i hate it with all my soul i just want her to live with the mice in the attic.
- I rate this title on for age 3 and give it
- My highlights are:
Disney Does it Again.
I love Cinderella. It is my favorite Disney movie. It teaches kids to follow their dreams and to be positive. Everyone should see this movie. It is truly a classic.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Always keep your chin up
Both my girls (3 and 4) love this movie. I had a few issues with it because she needs to be saved by the prince, but I think there are good messages in it as well - like don't let mean people get you down, keep you chin up, always be kind to others, and go for your dreams that we focus on instead. My little ones had some questions about why the step-mom and step-sisters are so mean, but we talked through that and it's not an issue anymore.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Stupid...
S...T...U...P...I...D, Put it all together and what does it spell? Stupid!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
So Cute!
I loved the whole movie. It was just so sweet and cute. It was my favorite classic, and my mom's too.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Very cute movie...like a previous reviewer said, it was one of my daughter's favorite books and I finally relented and let her see the movie. She loves it and I was amazed that she could actually sit through a full-length movie (she doesn't watch much TV). She was slightly bothered by the king's hitting of his assistant, but I tried to explain that he was just playing around and she was fine with it.
- I rate this title off for age 2 and give it
Sucks!
I saw this movie with my sister. It's to Girly for me.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Positive
Cinderella never allows hatred to poison who she is. She is very loving toward others, even when she herself lives in a very unloving situation. The kids will love the fairy magic, but a good message that comes along with the magic is that you, not your circumstances, determine how happy or loving you will be. There is a lot of power in that!
- I rate this title off for age 11 and give it
Cinderella I think is even worse than the bratz
My first problem with Cinderella is the fact that she needs to be saved by a Prince. I bought this movie because I gave in to my daughters begging.Previously I bought the Disney Multi-cultural Cinderella because they spoke of Cinderella finding her own strength and shows her trying to leave even before te prince came.(trust me though I had several problems with that version too) But at that time I in my daughters life she need to see a princess that was not European. Bratz although I have large problems with there apperance and values at least the y have girl power and do not wait for prince charming to come and save them.
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
i laughed
Cute & Sweet!!!!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
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