this is the most rudest show ever! a dinosuar that sings? they want our kids to beelieve there are dinosours that can come to life and do gay crap. and he's even molesting the children back stage! shame on the director and company of this show
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Barney & Friends
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Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 0; suggested age 2. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Preschool fun with a singing dinosaur.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 2 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Barney & Friends
Parents need to know that this long-running, very kid-friendly program promotes creative problem solving, civic participation, group cooperation, and active play. Music encourages children to join the characters in song and dance. Preschoolers will benefit from its pro-social themes and emphasis on active play.
Read our full review by Andrea Graham
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the importance of empathizing with others' needs in order to encourage children to play and cooperate with others and to appreciate others' differences. Certain episodes (such as one about a missing cat) can help promote discussion about individual responsibility, coping with loss, and the importance of community service.
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title off for age 2 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY: lol comment
- I rate this title off for age 2 and give it
Not worth my children's time
His shows do not assist children in learning to deal with negative feelings and emotions. As one commentator puts it, the real danger from Barney is denial: the refusal to recognize the existence of unpleasant realities. For along with his steady diet of giggles and unconditional love, Barney offers our children a one-dimensional world where everyone must be happy and everything must be resolved right away
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
this one is for the babies
Well in a way it depends on perspective. If I were a baby or toddler i would think it was a great show. Unfortuanately, The intrest level is limited to under 5. But for the record I hate it.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
godd for little ones
i dont like barney but little kids definetly will. It is a great show for little kids to watch.
- I rate this title on for age 17 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
barney fan
i love barney's happy shoe's and his tap shoe's
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Ratings at a Glance
| 67% | of parents say it's educational |
| 33% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 33% | of parents don't feel there are good role models |
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