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Daria

(Rated TV-PG, Comedy, Starring Tracy Grandstaff, Wendy Hoopes, Julian Rebolledo, Where to watch: The N, DVD, Online)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 16; suggested age 13.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    Biting social commentary has mature themes.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 13–16

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Peer influence and antisocial behavior are central to the show. While diversity is accepted, stereotypes are used to bring attention to social issues. Many negative roles with negative consequences.
  • Violence:

    Very limited acts of violence are visible. But there are many references to potential school violence and extreme security measures.
  • Sex:

    Making out, but no simulated sex. Often contains light sexual humor, including the propositioning of teen girls by teen boys.
  • Language:

    Mild to moderate: "damn", "hell", "ass," "pissed," etc.
  • Consumerism:

    Popular and alternative music is used throughout the show. Few specific references to popular culture icons and musical groups and no discussions of brand-specific clothes, food, or beverages.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Drugs, alcohol, and tobacco are used in some episodes. Any discussion about this use does not look at the consequences of such behavior, especially among teenagers.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Daria

Parents need to know that while this animated series provides some important social commentary about teen life, if viewers aren't mature enough to see through its extreme satire, the significance of these messages is easily lost or misinterpreted. Also, while Daria's parents clearly love her, there's almost a complete lack of strong positive adult role models or constructive examples of adult-teen communication. Controversial subjects, such as sexual relationships and drug use, are mocked, and the consequences of these actions aren't fully discussed. Exercise caution.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about what things in their community bother them and the pros and cons of choosing to work to change those things. They can also talk about their adult role models at home and at school. Which teachers mean the most to them and why? Which of their characteristics do teens most admire? The show's use of negative stereotypes and inappropriate behavior are also topics that families may want to discuss.

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  1. Adult Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language

    A Great Show As Long As Parents Address the Issues

    Daria (not to be confused with the separate show Beavis and Butthead which in my opinion is simply crude and uneducated humor) is an excellent show with a lot of good values. It portrays the power of the mind, independence, making the right choices, some underlying feminism ideals, as well as wit and sarcasm. I don't see why this show can't be intriguing and mind-nourishing for children, as long and parents watch the show with them if they are under the age of 15.

  2. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Nevada
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0

    Great cartoon for the entire family

    Beavis And Butthead,was a hillarious cartoon.I feel sorry for the Children whose overly religious parents would not allow them to watch this extremely funny cartoon.This is the way that children in today's society act all the time.I think this is an excellent cartoon,that the whole family can enjoy together.

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

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