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The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron

(Rated TV-Y, Children, cartoons, & animation, Starring Debi Derryberry, Frank Welker, Rob Paulsen, Where to watch: Nickelodeon, DVD, Online)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 7.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    A boy genius concocts lots of wacky surprises.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 7 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Racial stereotyping occurs, though it's played off as part of life, rather than something to dwell on.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Gadgets are very important to the characters on this show.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron

Parents need to know that there is a lot of yelling and some stereotyping, but because the program has a vaudeville element, these facts do not detract from the quality of the viewing. In fact, the show has the cadence of a slapstick Broadway show and the energy of Bugs Bunny. Though it's not an educational half-hour in front of the television, the show features well-developed characters, humor, adventure, and a good sci-fi punch, which makes it superior viewing compared to other programs in its genre.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the inventions Jimmy creates and what he has learned from each of his gadget-driven adventures. What is the relationship between Jimmy and his schoolmates? What are the pressures and demands that his reputation as a "boy genius" have on him?

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  1. I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages

    Great kid show.

    Very good show.It teaches kids a few lessons about science stuff and positive messages are given to the Tween audience.Grades 2-7 will love this show.Its a very good show that anyone can sit down and watch.

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 2.0

    not that good

    This show is a bit vilont and it's not all that good.

  3. I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 1.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

  4. I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 1.0
    My concerns are:
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    uhhhhhh

    stupid weird and NOT funny

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

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