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The Berenstain Bears

(Rated TV-Y, Children, cartoons, & animation, Starring Taija Isen, Michael Cera, Camilla Scott, Where to watch: PBS, DVD)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 4; suggested age 4.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Kids are welcome in bear country.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 4 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Overly traditional gender roles are sometimes on display. But so are a loving family, manners, and morals.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Berenstain Bears

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

  • 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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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title iffy for age 3 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • 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.

  2. I rate this title on for age 3 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    great show

    i luv this show! it has good rolemodels, positive messages and all of the above!

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 9
    Lives in Montana
    I rate this title on for age 3 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    educational

    i love this show! And so do some of my other friends. Its entertaining and educational.

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

    very good

    this a good show but its annoying the way mama always wear a night gown and the worst part is that papa is a fool who learns from the cubs witch is just not right other than that the show is very good exept all the giggling ahh!

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in Rhode Island
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    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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