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Maya & Miguel

(Rated TV-Y, Children, cartoons, & animation, Where to watch: PBS)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 6; suggested age 6.
  • Is it any good?

    5.0
  • Common Sense says

    Engaging cartoon teaches cultural diversity.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 6 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Teaches kids about other cultures and languages.
 

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 Maya & Miguel

Parents need to know the series is well-written, funny, and full of upbeat charm. The program focuses on a set of Spanish language vocabulary words that are repeated throughout the episode. Kids will find the animated twins a delight.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the different cultures and languages presented in the series. What do kids think about the importance of family and being a good friend? Does the show spark an interest in kids to learn more about their own family background?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 2.0
    My concerns are:
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages

    I HATE MAYA'S EXAMPLES

    hate it hate it hate it! ! ! ! ! Maya-a psycho girl with some real mental issues. The characters are drawn wierd. Miguel-I praise him for resenting Maya's ideas, though he ends up agreeing with her. But in the end, HATEIT HATEIT HATEIT!!!!!!!!!!

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    WHY 6+

    Why did you rate this 6+. Cybercase shouldn't be rated 6+ either. But cybrchase should be rated 6+ more that Maya &Miguel. I mean come on! Phineas and Ferb is rated 5+, and do you think Maya & Miguel should be 6+ if Phineas and Ferb is 5+.

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Funny! Likey! Likey!

    I like it and it has good behavior! But there's some slapstick I recall but that's OK. Their slapstick is..... FUNNY!!!!

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 1.0

    BORING!

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0

    The animated I Love Lucy.

    This show is basiclly a kids version of I Love Lucy! This show is very funny! Possibly even better than Arthur!

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