There is a lot of fighting, sex and there is even name calling in the show, but no cursing. Kevin calls someone a PINHEAD and the characters even date during the show, and they do boy-girl crushes. No eight-year old should watch it.
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Ben 10: Alien Force
(Rated TV-Y7-FV, Children, cartoons, & animation, Starring Greg Cipes, Yuri Lowenthal, Ashley Johnson, Where to watch: Cartoon Network, DVD)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8. -
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Common Sense says
Boy hero grows up, but still fighting aliens.
updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 8 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Ben 10: Alien Force
Parents need to know that this action cartoon spin-off features lots of physical violence, including hand-to-hand battles and weapons that shoot lasers. Though there's never any blood or realistic reactions to pain, occasionally characters are seriously injured, and some die, so be sure kids can differentiate between fantasy and reality before you let them watch. The alien morphing scenes may also confuse and/or frighten very young kids. All of that said, Ben 10 fans are sure to latch on to this show and its now-older hero, who must set aside differences with an old enemy and draw on his inner strength to get the job done.
Read our full review by Emily Ashby
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about how heroes are portrayed in the media. What makes Ben a hero? Does being heroic mean never showing fear? Where does Ben turn for support or courage? What role does violence play in heroes' triumph over evil? Is fighting the only answer, or are there more constructive ways to solve problems? How is Ben different now that he's older?
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Lives in PennsylvaniaI rate this title off for age 12 and give itThis is not for 8 year olds
Lives in IndianaI rate this title on for age 6 and give itI really think they could do more with this series...
Basic story for eight year old boys. A bit complex, which makes it mildly interesting. Each episode really has its own plot, making it easier for younger kids to understand. But I wish they had made this for older kids, like in the 10-12 range instead of 6-10. They threw in a little romance, but not much. Let me put it this way. I can compare it to Naruto, an anime rated PG that shows later at night, aimed at kids 12+. Violence: Ben 10 has little realistic violence, no blood. They hit each other. That's about it. Naruto: People are constantly stabbing each other, with sharp, pointy things. There is blood. People get impaled. Sexuality: Ben 10: None. Naruto: The words "pervert" and "sexy" are used frequently. One older man is always spying on women. Womens' cleavage is often displayed in revealing outfits. Romance: Ben 10: Little. It is implied that two characters like each other, but that's it. Naruto: Romance is usually a humorous point. But some characters deeply love each other, and there is some serious kissing. Plot: A boy has to save the world, pretty much with only a few other kids. You know that good will win, it's for eight year olds. Naruto: A boy has a demon sealed inside of him, and people at first discriminate him because of that. The plot deals with more real topics, like war and human nature. See my point? They could add more romance and more realistic themes and violence into Ben 10 and it would still be rated PG. They could also take out the corny lines. All they need to do is be more realistic. That being said, it is still a pretty good show for young boys. But older kids beware. Anime is much better suited to those 11 and up.
- Lives in PennsylvaniaI rate this title off for age 9 and give it
Not a kid's show
I repeat: this is not a kid's show. It's made as one. But the music, the character situations, the dialogue, the humour and others is intended for an older audience. Whether is is from Ben fighting the knights and the extraterrestrial beings or Gwen and Kevin having romance with one another, I don't think it is good enough for nine year olds and over. I think it should be iffy for 12 and above, and age appropriate for 16 and above.
Lives in CaliforniaI rate this title on for age 10 and give itI Like
I like how they're older and now can do things like Gwen/Kevin and stuff like that. The feelings are now more real, and decisions more crucial because Ben's more mature and Uncle Max isn't around. I like it better than the original show, which was for younger kids and had kind of goofball (but funny humor)!
Lives in KentuckyI rate this title on for age 2 and give itIt's Ok...
It's sometimes boring but other times it's kool to watch.
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