I think this show not only interesting but also it relays a positive message to its viewers.
That's So Raven
(Rated TV-G, Comedy, Starring Raven Symone, Orlando Brown, Kyle Massey, Where to watch: Disney Channel, DVD, Online)
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Common Sense says
Clairvoyant teen will have kids seeing Raven!
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 8 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of That's So Raven was written by Betsy Wallace
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 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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What’s the Story?
THAT'S SO RAVEN centers on a clairvoyant teen whose visions of the future usually spur a very unpredictable chain of events. Raven (Raven-Symone) is an energetic, expressive teen, who successfully exaggerates comedy. Along with sidekicks Chelsea (Anneliese van der Pol) and Eddie (Orlando Brown), Raven always seems to be running in and out of trouble -- and learning a valuable lesson. Issues surrounding friendship, jealousy, crushes, sibling rivalry and parents are commonplace.
Is It Any Good?
Disney loves the formula of giving a normal kid something extraordinary or magical to contend with. And That's So Raven successfully fits the mold. The writers and actors aren't quite up to the demands of drama, though, and -- as virtually every story tries to weave Raven's dreams into the stuff that family and friendships are made of -- the series often gets too basic for its intended preteen audience.
Naturally, conflicts are swiftly resolved and everyone comes out the wiser. Trite as the show may be, Raven, her mischievous little brother, and her parents are all good role models and comedians who can shine when given good material.
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Most Recent Reviews
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I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
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- Good role models
Funny and positive
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I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
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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!
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I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
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- Excessive consumerism
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- Educational
- 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!
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I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
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- Educational
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PERFECTO SHOW!
greatgreat amazing
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I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
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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| 100% | of parents say there are good role models |
| 100% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
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