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The Simpsons
(Rated TV-14, Comedy, Starring Hank Azaria, Nancy Cartwright, Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Where to watch: Fox, DVD, Online)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 15; suggested age 12. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Clever, fast-paced cartoon meant for adults.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 12–15
What to watch out for
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What Parents Need to Know
About The Simpsons
Parents need to know that the jokes in this long-running favorite often zip past so quickly that kids won't get the deeper statements that lie therein. Life in Springfield can be chaotic, and Homer could very well be the "do not try this at home" poster boy. Beer is consumed in every episode, bad habits are obliged, and ignorance and mockery are the norm, but somehow, everyone gets along in the end.
Read our full review by Joly Herman
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about how different cartoon life and reality are. What does responsibility mean? Would Homer and Bart get away with their antics in the real world? How are women portrayed? How do the Simpsons show each other their true feelings? When all is said and done, are they a happy family or a contentious one?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
Good for everyone.
- I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
10+ is good.
It's an OK show. But it's really not as bad as you probobly think it is. Rarely do they ever say swear words. It's not that bad. Good show though. It's just getting to old.
- I rate this title off for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
Mature teenagers only.
Mature teenagers only.
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
- My highlights are:
i love it because i'm 12 and i understand what they are trying to say , but if you get a 7 year old to watch this they will only understand a bit of what the people in the movie r trying to say. :)
- I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- My highlights are:
Good show, but iffy for less-mature kids.(especially boys, who might use some lewd refrences at school.)
I'm pretty mature (I'v seen Animal House, and own the M-rated video games Call of Duty4, Halo3, and Assassin's Creed)The simpsons is iffy, without a doubt. But, for a boy/girl who understands sex and violence and drugs it can be funny, and even have a positive message (sometimes), likein the episode where they portray anti-homosexuals as idiots.(Homer thinks Bart is gay, and he freaks when he finds out, and the iron smiths, and the buff gym members are gay, and it turns out that Bart is not.)However, boys/girls who don't get it (sex) might get a little... confused and think that sex is cool, and he should talk about to make himself seem cool.They drink heavily (espicially Homer), and have a few not-so-bad swears.
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Ratings at a Glance
| 71% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
| 57% | of parents say it's too violent |
| 57% | of parents say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking |
| 43% | of parents don't feel there are good role models |
| 43% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
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