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That's So Raven

(Rated TV-G, Comedy, Starring Raven Symone, Orlando Brown, Kyle Massey, Where to watch: Disney Channel, DVD, Online)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Clairvoyant teen will have kids seeing Raven!

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Raven is African-American and has friends from different ethnic backgrounds, including a best friend who is white.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Some dating, flirting, and crushes, but no sex.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Raven is nuts about clothes and shopping.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About That's So Raven

Parents need to know that Raven is a good role model. She can see the future, which makes for klutzy situations. Overall, she's a conscientious teen who's very involved with her family and friends. Raven's focus, like many teens, is on clothes, shopping, and boys, but not excessively. The show has typical teen dating, flirting, and crushes, but no sex.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about Raven's psychic powers. The series treats her ability to see the future as quite plausible -- as opposed to make-believe -- and younger kids may be confused. How do kids think they'd cope with a similar ability? Would it be fun or problematic? Families might also talk about what makes Raven such a positive role model.

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  1. I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    Perfect for kids.

    I really love this show. Its funny, good for kids, and really one of the best shows Disney Channel. Even my dad liked it when he saw some episodes!

  2. I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive consumerism

    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Funny Show! I love the lessons they wrap in they're bundle of happiness!

    I can't ask for more! It's funny, safe, and wraps good lessons into an untouchable show! I hate that they canceled it, but hey, all good things have to come to an end =(. Fabulous role models from Raven's parents as they understand that children make mistakes (Raven, Cory) but they have to fix them, which they always do in a funny fashion. Educational because of the lessons learned and the messages are just perfect because the message is to learn lessons but still have fun and tons more in every episode!

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    PERFECTO SHOW!

    greatgreat amazing

  4. Kid Reviewer Age 9
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 5.0

    what I like about it

    I LOVE THAT SO RAVEN SO MUCH SHE IS MY BIGGEST FRIEND AND FANN!!!!!! I LOVE YOU RAVEN!!!!!

  5. Kid Reviewer Age 9
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 5.0

    what I like about it

    I LOVE THAT SO RAVEN SO MUCH SHE IS MY BIGGEST FRIEND AND FANN!!!!!! I LOVE YOU RAVEN!!!!!

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