even though most little girls love the little mermaid it isnt as friendly as it looks. there's lots of vilonce and peril. also Aerils costume is completly inapropreat for toddlers. but along there way there is apropreat content and positive messages too.
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The Little Mermaid
(Rated TV-Y, Children, cartoons, & animation, Where to watch: Toon Disney)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 3, age appropriate for kids over 5; suggested age 5. -
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Common Sense says
Spin-off sinks for everyone except besotted fans.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 5 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About The Little Mermaid
Parents need to know that, like the movie, the cartoon spin-off has its scary moments. Under-the-sea monsters appear for various reasons, humans threaten the sea kingdom, and the main characters are frequently in mild peril that's made more frightening by the powerful animation.
Read our full review by KJ Dell Antonia
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the moral lessons within each episode, although it's worth noting that it's frequently Ariel's father who's the target of the lessons, rather than Ariel herself. Should the king expect Ariel to follow his dreams rather than her own? Should Ariel obey her father? Are there times when it's OK not to follow the rules?
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- I rate this title iffy for age 4 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
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not as friendly as it seems
- I rate this title on for age 4 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
i loved this show since i was 6
- I rate this title iffy for age 5 and give it
Magic and scenes of peril a bit much for my kids
My kids are not really taken by this show. If fact it can scare my 5 year old daughter. The magic, threat and perilous scenes are a bit much. If you have a little one that is easily scared, aviod this even tho it has a sweet mermaid character. If we watch this I TIVO specific episode and pre-watch.
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| 100% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 100% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
| 100% | of parents say it's too violent |
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