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Dora the Explorer

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 3; suggested age 3.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Preschoolers will love Dora's ongoing adventures.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 3 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Dora's a bilingual Latin girl. The show focuses on cooperation and working together with others to achieve goals.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Dora translates Spanish phrases into English and vice-versa.
  • Consumerism:

    The show has spawned a commercial empire; fans may start clamoring for everything Dora.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Dora the Explorer

Parents need to know that Dora is a bilingual communicator who can speak with all of the critters and humans in her vicinity. Some of the language lessons may rub off on kids -- but other viewers might get bored. Since phrases are constantly repeated, parents may want to consider whether they want their kids to be repeating the same episodes all day. The series offers good exposure to language, culture, and creativity.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the program's repetition -- is it a good learning tool, or does it make the program seem like virtual brainwashing? What do kids think about the show's color and culture?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in California
    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 1.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Excessive consumerism
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    Rated M

    This is the most inappropriate show in the world.

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 3 and give it 3.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    PRESCHOOLERS WILL LOVE IT BUT OLDER KIDS WILL HATE IT!

    preschoolers will love this animted adventure!! but any kid over the age of 8 will find it down right anoying.

  3. Parent Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    good for younger prescoolers

    My 2 year old loves this show, but i can see him outgrowing it in a few months

  4. I rate this title on for age 3 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive consumerism

    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages

    "Educational" Baby Show!

    I hate this baby show! Why the heck do ppl recommend this show 4 age 11? Sorry, but it just makes NO SENSE!

  5. I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 1.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Excessive consumerism
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    I HATE THIS SHOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    BOOOOOOOOOOOO!

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