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The Jetsons

(Rated TV-Y, Children, cartoons, & animation, Starring George O'Hanlon, Penny Singleton, Daws Butler, Where to watch: Boomerang, DVD, Online)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 3, age appropriate for kids over 5; suggested age 5.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Fun, futuristic cartoon is still a kids' classic.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 5 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Overall The Jetsons work together well as a family, although the male/female roles are somewhat stereotypical and dated.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Jetsons

Parents need to know that this classic cartoon deals with old-fashioned family values in a futuristic setting. Although financial security and family relationships are important to the Jetson family, some of today's viewers may find the traditional male/female roles a little dated.

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  • Families can talk about technology. How does technology make the simple things in life easier? Can technology make life more complicated? Is the Jetson family too dependent on technology? What would life be like for them if they didn't have all those technological devices? Are there any "futuristic" inventions on the show that now actually exist? Which inventions would you like to see created?

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title on for age 14 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    I LOVE THE JETSONS.

    I LOVE THE JETSONS. I LOVE GEORGE JETSON. I LOVE ELROY JETSON. I LOVE JUDY JETSON. I LOVE JANE JETSON. I LOVE ASTRO.

  2. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 4 and give it 3.0

    Not that into it

    I thought my kids would really like the Jetsons, but they really aren't into it. They would much rather watch the Flintstones. As far as my kids are concerned the only thing the Jetsons have going for them is the car that turns into a briefcase.

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it 4.0

    Jetson's boss will sometimes smoke cigar and lose his temper. And of course his boss is all about commercialism since he runs some sort of company.

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Watched when little. Why was it canceled?!

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Oklahoma
    I rate this title off for age 8 and give it 1.0

    Ugh...

    This show is so depressing. Female role models aside, George gets fired in almost every episode and almost seems on the brink of suicide. If MY boss was as waffley as Mr. Spacely, I'd look for a new job! Around the time i stopped watching this show, my mom (single parent) had been laid off from her job. I don't feel comfortable at all with this show!

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