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Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!

(Rated TV-G, Children, cartoons, & animation, Where to watch: Boomerang, DVD, Online)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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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

    Scoob and the gang are on the case! Families AOK.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 5 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    You won't find any curriculum or thoughtful lessons here, but it's very entertaining. The gang values teamwork and friendship, and Scooby and Shaggy usually manage to overcome their fears and stand up to the bad guys. Some ethnic stereotyping.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Red paint poses as blood, a villain kidnaps a museum curator, etc. -- no violent acts are ever shown, only suggested (and usually they're not real).
  • 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 Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!

Parents need to know that this innocent animated classic doesn't offer much in the way of controversy. Although kids (and parents!) of all ages are guaranteed to find this series entertaining, younger children might lose interest after awhile because the segments in each episode tend to be longer than those in contemporary cartoons. Some sensitive kids might find the show's mysteries and spooky villains a bit scary -- until they learn that all of the ghosts and beasties are fakes.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about problem-solving techniques. How can kids apply the characters' ideas and solutions to their own lives, at home and at school? How do Scooby and his friends use clues to solve a problem? Why is it important to stick together in strange places? What would you do if you stumbled upon a mystery? Would you try to solve it yourself?

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  1. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 4.0

    Good show, but some young kids may need you to watch, too

    My son loves Scooby Doo and we enjoy being able to share one of the shows we enjoyed as kids with him. It can be a little scary for young kids, so you may want to watch it with them. And for those who are interested in strong female characters, I think Velma offers that. Daphne, not so much. Also, I think that kids like the fact that young people outsmart the adults. Overall, it's good clean fun.

  2. I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

    • My highlights are:
    • Good role models

    Great way to have a laugh and relax after the stress of a day at school

    Although it may be too scary for some kids, my kids are loving watching an old childhood favorite. I love that there is no sexual content and it still seems grown up to my 8-year-old. Plus, I think she is figuring out how to battle her own nightmare monsters after just afew episodes.

  3. I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

    Very scary, even for my 12 year old (some episodes). we only watch them during the day, but it is good fun and we love watching classics

  4. I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Why does Common sense think this is 5+ ?

    This is a nice very simple and age appropriate for just about anyone tv series (although some people think that the fake monsters are scary they are actually not at all scary) i say anyone literally anyone can watch this

  5. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

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    This is the same as Whats New, Scooby Doo except newer.

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