Squirrel Boy - TV-Y7

Obnoxious pet leads boy in mischievous escapades.

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3
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  • TV Rating: TV-Y7
  • Network: Cartoon Network
  • Cast: Kurtwood Smith, Tom Kenny, Richard Steven Horvitz, Pamela Adlon
  • Genre: Children, Cartoons, & Animation
  • >Available On: Download

Parents need to know

Parents need to know that while the "peer" in this show is a pet squirrel, he uses strong pressure and some fast talking to influence his young owner's actions. The boy, who on his own has good intentions, finds himself in unexpected messes because he ignores his instincts and heeds the advice of his annoying friend. On the upside, each adventure offers a lesson in following the rules and respecting a friend's feelings.

Families can talk about handling peer pressure. How should kids respond when a friend wants them to do something they know is wrong? How do you feel when you're the only one who says "no"? Parents also can discuss how friends can resolve differences of opinions. How can you express yourself without hurting each other's feelings?

Message

Social Behavior:

Mr. Johnson is involved in his son's life and keeps close tabs on what's happening. He allows his son to make his own decisions (within reason) but is always there to handle any fall-out. Meanwhile, though, Rodney constantly exerts peer pressure on Andy.

Consumerism:

Boy watches TV and plays video games on occasion.

Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco:

Violence

The duo's schemes sometimes end in typical cartoon explosions or falls from great heights, but no one is hurt.

Sex

Language

Common Sense says

What's the story?

Reviewed by Emily Ashby

Cartoon Network's SQUIRREL BOY takes viewers into the home of 10-year-old Andy Johnson (voiced by Pamela Adlon) and his best friend and talking pet, Rodney J. Squirrel (Richard Steven Horvitz). The two buddies join forces and embark on adventures throughout the neighborhood, sometimes accompanied by Rodney's squirrel friend, Leon (Tom Kenny). Unfortunately for Andy, Rodney's existence understandably grates on the nerves of Andy's dad, Mr. Johnson (Kurtwood Smith). Not only does the squirrel engage Andy in constant mischief, but Rodney also lives with the family, eats their food, and brushes his teeth with Mr. Johnson's toothbrush (though Mr. J doesn't know about that). But despite his frustrations, out of compassion for his son, Mr. Johnson never gives the annoying pet the boot.

Is it any good?

3

While kids will no doubt enjoy the duo's crazy antics, Andy's willingness to repeatedly succumb to Rodney's pressure may frustrate parents. The absence of any other friends (human or rodent) in Andy's life makes this weakness all the more obvious.

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Parents and kids say

All Reviews

There are 8 reviews.

Age 2+
0


Posted on 04/15/08 by Pwnisher Adult contributor

Age 8+
1

Posted on 06/23/07 by Anonymous Adult contributor

Maybe for older children

I find this show far too obnoxious for my almost 6 year old. The langugage is too harsh, especially if you are trying to teach your kids to be polite and respectful of others. I also don't see much value in the plots beyond mindless entertainment.
0

Posted on 06/16/07 by Anonymous Kid contributor, age 11

Bad

It might be good for little kids, but older kids wouldn't like it as much.
5

Posted on 04/04/07 by Anonymous Kid contributor, age 13

cool squirrel

After witnessing a squirrel boy episode i have come to grow to love this furry friend. i say let him stay on the tube.
3


Posted on 09/10/06 by Totalmovie555 Kid contributor, age 11

5


Posted on 08/04/06 by Cartoonaholic_Chocoholic Kid contributor, age 14

This Squirrely Toon is Spicy

Squirrel Boy is one of the newest and greatest cartoons I seen (with Franny's Feet (which I adore so much) being another one). Great animation, excellent (and twisted) plots, and perfect humor is what this "squirrely" cartoon (and others like Ren and Stimpy and Franny's Feet) has a whole lot of. I love to watch it EVERY Friday night on Cartoon Network and plan to seek it on other airing times on the same network, too. My favorite character in this show is Rodney J. Squirrel, he tends to make me laugh apparently by the way. One of these days, I may want to make an "Internet" shrine deticated to Rodney J. Squirrel (not to mention Franny Fantootsie (if I spelled her last name right) from Franny's Feet, come on, I LOVE Franny, too (as well as Rodney)). Squirrel Boy RULES!!!
0


Posted on 07/30/06 by linda desrosiers Kid contributor, age 7

3

Posted on 07/18/06 by Anonymous Kid contributor, age 8

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Adult Reviews

There are 2 reviews.

Age 2+
0


Posted on 04/15/08 by Pwnisher Adult contributor

Age 8+
1

Posted on 06/23/07 by Anonymous Adult contributor

Maybe for older children

I find this show far too obnoxious for my almost 6 year old. The langugage is too harsh, especially if you are trying to teach your kids to be polite and respectful of others. I also don't see much value in the plots beyond mindless entertainment.

Kids Reviews

There are 6 reviews.

0

Posted on 06/16/07 by Anonymous Kid contributor, age 11

Bad

It might be good for little kids, but older kids wouldn't like it as much.
5

Posted on 04/04/07 by Anonymous Kid contributor, age 13

cool squirrel

After witnessing a squirrel boy episode i have come to grow to love this furry friend. i say let him stay on the tube.
3


Posted on 09/10/06 by Totalmovie555 Kid contributor, age 11

5


Posted on 08/04/06 by Cartoonaholic_Chocoholic Kid contributor, age 14

This Squirrely Toon is Spicy

Squirrel Boy is one of the newest and greatest cartoons I seen (with Franny's Feet (which I adore so much) being another one). Great animation, excellent (and twisted) plots, and perfect humor is what this "squirrely" cartoon (and others like Ren and Stimpy and Franny's Feet) has a whole lot of. I love to watch it EVERY Friday night on Cartoon Network and plan to seek it on other airing times on the same network, too. My favorite character in this show is Rodney J. Squirrel, he tends to make me laugh apparently by the way. One of these days, I may want to make an "Internet" shrine deticated to Rodney J. Squirrel (not to mention Franny Fantootsie (if I spelled her last name right) from Franny's Feet, come on, I LOVE Franny, too (as well as Rodney)). Squirrel Boy RULES!!!
0


Posted on 07/30/06 by linda desrosiers Kid contributor, age 7

3

Posted on 07/18/06 by Anonymous Kid contributor, age 8

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