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Ben 10
(Rated TV-Y7-FV, Children, cartoons, & animation, Starring Tara Strong, Claudia Schmidt, Paul Eiding, Where to watch: Cartoon Network, DVD, Online)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Alien-morphing and action -- every boy's dream.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 8 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Ben 10
Parents need to know that this 10-year-old superhero battles villains using physical violence. If parents have strong feelings about not letting their kids watch cartoons containing violence, then this one isn't for them. When facing evil, Ben is able to morph into one of 10 different alien creatures. This transformation is accompanied by dramatic visuals, dialogue, and music that may frighten younger viewers (especially kids under 7, who may not understand the fantasy vs. reality concept). Some kids may be alarmed when the villains attack, punch, throw, shoot, and do whatever it takes to stop Ben. On a positive note, Ben relies on his Grandpa Max and cousin Gwen to help him get out of dangerous situations.
Read our full review by Pam Gelman
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about what makes this kid a hero. Is it his ability to morph into aliens and fight off villains, or is it that he takes on challenges and asks for support when needed? Parents and kids can also talk about when and if it's ever okay to fight back and when other responses are appropriate. If kids are interested in Ben's alien-morphing abilities, families also can use this opportunity to introduce science-fiction books and films.
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive consumerism
Walk into a Toys R Us, Wal-Mart, or Target, there's an entire shelf of Ben 10 toys, pretty strange that the toys came out befor the show isn't it? Pokemon hardly has any toys, but apparently it's full of marketing! In the words of a senator 'you lie!'
- I rate this title iffy for age 4 and give it
My son of four has been hooked on Ben 10 and I've noticed a whole lot of negative changes in behaviour and language. Now slowly trying to wean him off it until he's older.
- I rate this title iffy for age 5 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
Wish the kids weren't mean to each other... boys love the aliens.
boys loved it, but started getting sassy and talking to each other like Ben and Gwen do. We'll wait until they are 7/8.
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
ben 10
my son loves this show! All i have to do is to explain to him that it's not real and it will never be real and that seems to do the trick. he never thinks it's real because it's a cartoon. he seems to have no trouble with this show at all and that's what makes me happy.
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