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Recess

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 7.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Engaging cartoon celebrates playground time.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 7 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Most, but not all, characters are white. Still, a great demonstration of inclusion of all types of people. The show can be funny even for adults, as the kids often sound wise beyond their years.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    One main character is a toughie who talks of getting into fights.
  • Sexy stuff:

    None shown, but a love affair between the playground monitor and custodian was featured.
  • Language:

    Kids sometimes utter a made-up expletive.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Recess

Parents need to know that there is very little to worry about in this show. Although sometimes minor rules get broken and the characters are a slightly idealized group, overall the series is thoughtful, funny, and insightful.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the different kinds of people that make up their kids' school. Is it better to try to be all the same, like "The Ashleys," or all different, like the main characters? Which of the main characters does your child admire most? Another potential discussion topic is school rules and the ramifications of breaking them.

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0

    awesum

    I luved this show!!!

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Oklahoma
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    well

    this show is pretty funny when i was 6 i did not know what the show was i just liked the games on disney channel and toon disney i played and the games were preety funny

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Missouri
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 4.0

    One of the Funniest TV shows ever! :-)

    Recess is one of the best cartoons for kids ever, and it would totally suck if any kid couldn't see this.

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in South Carolina
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

    Recess

    Sexual Content (Not an Issue): The Ashleys wear skimpy outfits. Violence (Not an Issue): None, but a few threats are made. Language (Not an Issue): The kids occasionally use a made-up profanity (whomp). Social Behavior (Not an Issue): Almost all characters are white. Commercialism (Not an Issue): None. Drug/Alcohol/Tobacco (Not an Issue): None.

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Arizona
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 1.0

    change the chanel

    Kappa Mikey is better than this. CHANGE THE CHANEL

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