This show is awsome!!!! But there is some iffy stuff for a2 year old but besides that the show is great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Berenstain Bears
(Rated TV-Y, Children, cartoons, & animation, Starring Taija Isen, Michael Cera, Camilla Scott, Where to watch: PBS, DVD)
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Common Sense says
Kids are welcome in bear country.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 4 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of The Berenstain Bears was written by Betsy Wallace
Parents need to know that while Brother and Sister Bear are 10 and 8, respectively, and the show revolves around their gradeschool-age experiences, the series' tone and pace may only appeal to much younger kids. Whatever their ages, if your kids enjoy the show, by all means introduce them to the books, which are easy to find at libraries and bookstores.
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- Families can talk about the lessons learned in each episode. How do Brother and Sister Bear learn from their mistakes? How is your family like the Bear family? How is it different?
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What’s the Story?
THE BERENSTAIN BEARS, based on the best-selling children's book series by Jan and Stan Berenstain, is geared around learning experiences and straightforward, literal lessons. Mama, Papa, Sister, and Brother live in a tree house, but otherwise live and act like humans.
Is It Any Good?
The TV show succeeds in capturing the books' fun-loving spirit. Delightful character and scene animation makes bear country a charming place to hang out, even if the books' subtle wit doesn't quite come through on the screen. At first glance, the show seems to take "traditional family values" to the extreme. Mama wears a housecoat, gardens, and quilts, while Papa wears overalls, fishes, and eats too much of Ma's great country cooking.
Some viewers, even kids, might get annoyed at these unimaginative portrayals, but now and again the show branches out. Ma turned her quilting skills into a business, and one episode featured Sister going out for baseball and doing better than her big brother. Brother had to learn to accept the fact that Sister was just as talented as he was. The series doesn't ignore sibling rivalry, but for the most part paints the siblings as loving and supportive of one another.
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I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
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- Educational
- Good role models
An amazing show for kids 2-8
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I rate this title iffy for age 3 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
great!!!!
This show is fantastic!!!!! The show has good role models, good messages, and it's VERY educational!!!!!!!!!!!!! But there is very very very mild IFFY stuff for a 2-3 year old. LIKE: there is some mild scaryness in SOME episodes. and for language there is a very very rare use of the word stupid. And for sex well i wouldent exactly call it that but in one episode when brother was trying to tell his parents why he isnt doing his homework sister buts in and says "i know why brother can't do his homework because he's to busy with girls". Then brother trys to say otherwise. If you ask me i don't think that joke was needed in a preschool show.
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I rate this title on for age 3 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
great show
i luv this show! it has good rolemodels, positive messages and all of the above!
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I rate this title on for age 3 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
educational
i love this show! And so do some of my other friends. Its entertaining and educational.
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I rate this title on for age 0 and give it
Sister Bear's Voice...
Sister Bear's Voice-it's Taiji Isen (A.K.A. the voice of Atomic Betty)! Weird, very weird. HOLY CANNOLI!!!
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| 100% | of parents say there are good role models |
| 100% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 100% | of parents say it's educational |
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