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Teletubbies

(Rated TV-Y, Children's live action, Starring John Simmit, Nikky Smedley, Pui Fan Lee, Where to watch: PBS, DVD, Online)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 0; suggested age 2.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Fantastical, benign show meant for the very young.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 2 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The series sends the most basic messages of harmony, friendship, and fun and introduces basic learning concepts, such as numbers and words.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    The teletubbies speak in a giggling baby language.
  • Consumerism:

    The Teletubbies have spawned a vast array of merchandise.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Teletubbies

Parents need to know that this show out of Great Britain is a big hit with toddlers and preschoolers. It's never explained exactly what the Teletubbies are, but they're ultimately cute and benign. But the question comes down to this: How old should children be before they are introduced to television? The American Academy of Pediatrics doesn't recommend any TV time for kids under 2; that said, there are no content concerns within this show for the youngest viewers.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about why kids are so enthralled by the Teletubbies (and perhaps why a lot of parents aren't!). Is it the colorful characters? Their special language? Their bright, fantastical world? The fact that they repeat themselves so often? What do kids learn from these happy, giggly creatures?

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  1. Adult Reviewer
    I rate this title and give it 0.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language

    Not good

    Lala, is a bad woman. Dipsie, and tinky winky are gay together, and po, is always in the middle.... They occasionally say cuss words. If it has 4 words, it's in it. tellitubies is horrible.

  2. I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    A Must See For All Kids Ages 0-5!

    Even my 1 month old baby loves it! That's how we got a first smile out of him! My daughter age 2 would do anything to meet the Teletubbies! Her favorite is Tinky Winky!

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 2.0

    What's Everyone's promblem

    Everything is not a lesson but appropiate for young. This show is meant to make your young one laugh. Stupid for parents not to let their young watch this. Everything is not a lesson. Lighten Up and let your kid watch this. I Gave it two stars because I've outgrown it.

  4. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Wisconsin
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Great for tots...

    This is a very great and wonderful show for toddlers... EXCEPT FOR THE EPISODE WHEN THE TELETUBBIES SWEAR LIKE CRAZY!!!! Yeah, you know their "TUBBY TALK?" They didnt use their tubby talk in one episode, and instead they swore like crazy at eachother, and had a PILLOW FIGHT! (The pillow fight may sound okay, but guess what? Po the teletubby was INSIDE the pillow! The poor tubby was being whacked against Tinky Winky! HORRID!But no worries, because they took that episode off the air. :) Have a nice day!

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

    What are You Talking About?

    There is nothingb wrong with this show. It's very nice.

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