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Sesame Street

(Rated TV-Y, Educational, Starring Nadia Dajani, Where to watch: PBS, DVD, Download)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 3; suggested age 3.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Come and play on everyone's favorite street.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This on for Ages 3 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Multiracial cast and a variety of Muppets, including lovable monsters and bears. Kids and adults with disabilities are often featured prominently. Some giggles for very young kids.
 

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 Sesame Street

Parents need to know that this classic educational series sometimes deals with strong emotions, such as wariness and uncertainty about a new baby coming. The Muppet characters are sometimes slightly irreverent, but that tiny bit of edge is what makes the show fun for older viewers to watch, and it never gets in the way of preschoolers' learning or enjoyment.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the topics each episode tackles. What did you learn about numbers and letters today? Watching with your kids will give you many creative play ideas -- try carrying a theme from the show into activities when the TV shuts off.
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  1. Teen Reviewer
    Age 14
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Not going to lie..Favorite show as a kid!

    Its true. THis show was also my favorite. Its very sutible for children, and I remember watchign it until I was like 7. :] Elmos world was always a favorite part of mine:) If i had to pick something that isnt suitible for kids...its that they let the strangers through elmos door..But children don't even udnerstand that--so its fine! :) Favorite Street!

  2. Teen Reviewer
    Age 16
    Anonymous
    Lives in Minnesota
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    BEST KID SHOW EVER

    elmo is da bomb he is so cute

  3. Kid Reviewer
    Age 12
    Lives in Missouri
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 1.0

    Sesame Street

    RSKKZ Rating: T for nothing objective. What Rodni Says: Elmo knows where you live!!! (I live making toddler shows demented!)

  4. Kid Reviewer
    Age 12
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 2.0

  5. Teen Reviewer
    Age 13
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    My Favorite Street!

    Sesame Street is really good for babies, preschoolers, and the teens/parents who watch it with them! There's nothing bad! Besides, it teaches little kids and there are cultural references that teens and adults can enjoy (Desperate Houseplants for example!). People any age can watch Sesame Street, but don't tell anyone in middle/high school that you watch it if you're a teen! I <3 Elmo! Watch Sesame Street! Bye!

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