I have not let my kids watch Arthur because I don't like the way that Arthur interacts with his siblings. It does not promote a positive attitude toward family members, but rather animosity and blaming. There are lots of other shows with a positive message and we choose to watch those (or nothing) instead!

I grew up watching Arthur, and every now and then I still do. It's the longest running children's animated series in the United States for a reason. Yes, the children on Arthur are at times snooty, bossy and rude. The show touches on subjects like kissing and has made spin-the-bottle references, among other things, but certainly not enough to deem it as "inappropriate." The show does not condemn children for their behavior by portraying saintly characters in ideal worlds; instead, it allows its young audience to relate to their attitudes and flaws in many way while keeping a realistic perspective. I love how Arthur encourages good morals without becoming overly pedantic--Arthur and his friends are often learning the lesson through a series of realistic events independently. This allows the viewers to keep in tune and not roll their eyes in annoyance. The show also follows a storyline and focuses on character development, fulfilling its purpose as an actual television show and not just a generic educational program. Personally, I think the earliest seasons fit the criteria spoken about above the most and are the most entertaining. But the recent episodes are great for kids themselves and keep true to the main objectives of the series (even though the character development and storyline have gotten weaker, but as far as I'm concerned, I don't think the parents here have those aspects as their number one concern). Arthur is relatable, fun and entertaining for all ages. Parents, please don't dismiss this program for the trivial reasons people have listed. It offers a learning experience that stands out so much from other shows of its genre.

This is probably one of the best kids' shows on TV now. I watched it a bit when I was younger (though I mostly read the books), but I still like it. I think it's good for kids and adults; it has little things that kids may not get and their parents will, but not so much that kids will get bored with it. (If that sentence made sense). Also, they have guest stars on a lot--my favorite was when Art Garfunkel was on and he sang through the whole episode. It deals a lot with stuff kids deal with--friendship, school, anxieties, peer pressure (not drugs or anything), etc. but it's not corny. I'm not sure how they pull it off. ;) Anyway, I love it, I think it's good for all ages and I'm glad that it's still going strong. I don't think I've ever met a person who didn't like this show.

I can't believe some parents think this is a bad show, also that 8 years would watch. My 4 year old has almost outgrown it. I think it's a cute show for ages 2 to 4.

I'm 32 and I still love it! My kids still love it, they all watched it when they were little, and we all still love this show! It's not just for younger kids, it's not like Barney or those types of shows.

Good.

Great t.v show with great morales. Love it. Great for little kids!

I think Arthur is really good show for all kids age, it helps them learn little manner and learn new things.