I loved this show when I was young. I was 11 when I started watching it and even at that age it was riding the line. It is comparable to Ren and Stimpy (if you are familiar with that). I do not allow my kids to watch it because it is not the kind of role models I want my kids to emulate. Good, though, for older kids who can decipher the difference between real and fantasy.
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Rocko's Modern Life
(Rated TV-Y, Children, cartoons, & animation, Where to watch: Nicktoons, DVD)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 8. -
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Common Sense says
Modern and funny, but on the edgy side.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 8–10
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What Parents Need to Know
About Rocko's Modern Life
Parents need to know that this cartoon follows the wacky life of an Australian wallaby and the daily challenges he faces while living in America. His trials and tribulations with his pals teach the basics of acceptance and what it means to be a good friend. That said, watch out for the occasional sexual innuendo -- specifically, coy references to body parts like nipples, breasts, and testicles.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the series' social themes. As Rocko learns to accept his friends' eccentric personalities, families can discuss how this relates to learning acceptance. Why is it good to have friends who aren't exactly like you? What can people learn from others' perspectives? How does Rocko learn to see the best in others? How can you do the same?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Negative role models
Good for tweens and older, but not for younger kids.
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- I rate this title iffy for age 6 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
iffy for 6
iffy for 6: ABSURD AND STRONG CRUDE HUMOR
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
- My highlights are:
Awsome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Its good even if the is a saten
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
Very funny!
This show has been appealing to kids at a very young age, they may not understand the innuendo yet. In other words, the mature dialogue flows through one ear and out the other with kids who aren't mature yet. I had no concerns of my own kids watching this show because I knew that if it is on Nickelodeon, than I can trust it. There is an episode about recycling and I could see how that was kind of educational.
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Ratings at a Glance
| 67% | of parents say it's too violent |
| 67% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
| 33% | of parents don't feel there are good role models |
| 33% | of parents don't think the messages are positive |
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