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Cinderella
(1950, Rated G, Family and kids)
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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.
updated 07.04.08
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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Lives in New JerseyI rate this title on for age 2 and give itAlways 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.
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- Lives in IowaI 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!
- Lives in TexasI 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.
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