Parents need to know that this series has plenty of the animated violence you'd expect from an action/adventure cartoon (explosions, fire power, fistfights, high-tech weapons), but it also has a surprising amount of positive content surrounding the family at its center. The superhero-like parents are patient with and respectful of their 11-year-old son, often expressing their love for him but at the same time setting clear rules to ensure his safety. The fact that he tags along with his globetrotting mom and dad on dangerous missions does seem to fly in the face of responsible parenting, but the show's tween viewers aren't likely to notice the contradiction in light of the action.

Families can talk about how this show is similar to and different from other current TV cartoons. Does it feel more like older shows? Why or why not? Do you think the characters could resolve their differences in nonviolent ways? Families can also discuss myths and legends. What legendary creatures have you heard of? How plausible do you think such stories are? Do you believe there are things in this world that science can't explain? Speaking of which, what aspects of science interest you? How do scientists create and test theories? How do people you know use science in their everyday lives?