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The Jetsons

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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

This review of The Jetsons was written by Deirdre Sheppard

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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What’s the Story?

THE JETSONS is the story of an upper middle class space-age family living life in typical 1960s fashion. This classic cartoon delivers humor, a catchy theme song, and imaginative space age living -- all chores are accomplished by either the push of a button or by beloved robot maid Rosie. Hardworking George (voiced by George O'Hanlon) is always jetting off in his space ship to his job at Spacely Space Products, and Jane (Penny Singleton) is a caring, intuitive mother who uses buttons and robots to complete her chores. The Jetson kids -- boy-crazy teen Judy () and boy genius Elroy (Daws Butler) – keep their parents on their toes, as does lovable pooch Astro (Don Messick).
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Is It Any Good?

All in all, The Jetsons have an exemplary family relationship. Even though the shows values are a little behind the times for today's standards, the characters exude mutual respect -- and that's something that people and families from all walks of life can learn from.

 

The show's problem areas are few and far between, and those that do exist can be attributed to how much times have changed since the show premiered in 1962. For example, "daughter Judy" is portrayed as boy-crazy and flaky, while her brother Elroy is a genius. Some would consider these roles sexist, since many attractive women in today's society are both boy crazy and intelligent and goal oriented.

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Ylndgomez
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title on for age 14 and give it 5.0
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    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.

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  2. Parent Reviewer
    SouthernPhoenix
    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.

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    deafgrl01
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title pause for age 0 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.

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  4. Adult Reviewer
    hotdogchick
    Lives in Nebraska
    I rate this title on for age 0 and give it 5.0

    Astro is so cute!

    I like Astro the dog! He's so fine!

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  5. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Charlie325
    I rate this title on for age 0 and give it 0.0

    I hate this show

    If u see it on TV it looks sooo... Old

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