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All parent reviews for The Boondocks

Age
13
Average rating based on 28 parent reviews:
  • 32% say language is an issue
Adult
January 12, 2009
 
Ignore the bottom reviews because they obviously didn't fully watch the show, or have an actual clue as what is truly bad.
This was a funny show that appeals to adults AND children above the age of 10 at least. The reason why I say that, is because there are millions of children who have heard curse words and/or use them, whether in front of their parents or behind their backs. This show has most of the words censored, which shouldn't make it much of a problem as far as language is concerned. There is no nudity, but there is references to anal rape("...If I drive under the influence, I could kill me, you, somebody's baby...Or worse, I could get arrested and go to jail and get anally raped") and/or homosexuality or the word "gay" which may or may not be offensive, but practically everyone knows and uses that word, and if you don't know you must not live in america. It also contains the "N bomb". Now for black audiences, which is the larger intended audience that the show was actually made for, we already know what that word is, because it's in most black teenagers or black people in general's vocabulary and in most of their dialogue anyway. The reason why the show has these words is to place realism, and to relate, or let people who watch relate, to black people as well. If you want to guard a child from even the slightest hint of anything even REMOTELY bad in your opinion, then they are going to be crippled as human beings when they grow up. If you just tip toe around racy subjects and such, then how will the child react to these things when they get older? There isn't any nudity, and if there was, it's only in the uncut episodes on DVD, so don't worry about that. The closest things to sex were the above mentioned, and dialogue about a certain type of sex, references or involvement with prostitutes and pimps. But these things are possibly already known about if your child plays things like "Grand Theft Auto" and/or watches things like pornography. All I can say is, if your child has heard curse words from you or anyone else, just tell them not to use it, and it's okay in that regard. If your child has ever looked at or seen a girl that they liked, or even knows what a butt is, then language in that regard is okay. If the words "Pimps" and "Prostitutes" and any words related to those are in your child's vocabulary(and it probably is, unless you've been living under a rock with your family), they can watch it. If the word sex is in their volcabulary, or if they have ever read hospital tracts or had sex ed classes, then the word sex, which possibly may be the only word even close to sex besides the above mentioned things are okay. If your child attends history class, hangs around black youth at school, on the internet, or anywhere else, and if your child is black, white, or mexican, then the word "negro" or "n*gga" is already heard of, and they can definately watch the show because that word is the main thing placing it in the TV-MA category. If the above things beside that word were the only problems with the series, it'd have a PG-14 rating, and 13, or if your child watches family guy, then younger, if possible.

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Adult
December 31, 2010
 
For adults only
On a Mature content scale of one to ten I give it a ten because it if full of filth and violence. A gangster would only watch it. Parents do not let children watch this. This may be informative, but in a mature way and does emphisize violence an a soulution to problems that can be solved in a non violent way. This show sets a bad example big time for children. The creator must have been dumb enough to use the power of an attorney to force adult swim to air this. This is also a prime example of how cartoonists who have been around violence and gangs are able to abuse the legal of an attorney. This is not how to air a cartoon people. This should be illegal for cartoonists in the united states to do anyway. Do not do this not even for the sake of money

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Adult
April 24, 2011
 
I agree with the age suggestion here
I believe a 16 year old would be able to comprehend the sociological mockery of this show. Most kids under 16 would probably find this show only blatantly makes fun of black people. It it a humorous show, but I definitely do not recommend any kids watching it. They simply will not "get it."

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Parent
June 21, 2010
 
Great show worth watching
This show teaches children(as it is a cartoon) That there is another way to solve our problems and that way is to kung fu fight. It deals with issues such as racism and unhealthy foods and drugs, I applaud this show for showing the African American community that its problems exist and should be taken care of and all with an all negro voice cast.

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Parent of 15 year old
August 15, 2010
 
boondocks tee idle
i love this show no matter anything thats said thats inapropreate its a funny show and it doesnt really effect a childs judgement for anything

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Adult
March 7, 2009
 
NICE
im black, but i dont say n**ga they use it a lot but extremly funny nice anime influenced show HUEY RULES i watched it at 11 so :)

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Parent of 11 and 15 year old
April 28, 2011
 
Moral in a odd way
it portrays a lot of everyday life in a satirical way. the n word is used a lot but that is true to life. If you think is sets a bad example you aren't getting the true moral compass, pretty much any thing Huey says, and in the end they always walk a way with a bit of a lesson. Its revolutionary, funny, unedited and not for every one

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Parent of 15 and 17 year old
August 4, 2010
 
Just saw an episode on my son's ipod (I would not even venture to search this junk out!) In this episode a grown man urinated on a 14 year old girl in a bedroom. NEVER, EVER LET ANY ONE IN YOUR HOUSE WATCH THIS FILTH.

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Adult
September 5, 2011
 
bondocks rocks
we all need to be open minded i love the show ......the best way to remove the negtive stigmas we have created is 2 be able to laugh about it ...............

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Adult
November 13, 2008
 
Hilarious Show, be wary of language
The Boondocks is very, Very funny and has never disappointed me. But while the show is very funny, it's a very adult suggested T.V. show. The boondocks show isn't like the comic strip. While many comic strips are in the show they are laden with drinking to excess, prostitutes (called hoes), pimps, graffiti, street fighting, fear of anal rape, and many more things. There is very strong language, which include a*s, D**n, S**t, b***h, b*****d, p***k, f**k, and the n-word. All characters swear and (with the exception of huey) make unwise decisions (some are very racist, some are very reckless). I cannot really recommend an age for this show, because it all depends on how mature your child is. If you child knows all these swear words, the n-word, and about the subject material, the the show is fine. Make sure that is your kids don't understand all the references, then guide them through the episode and tell them that really no one in the show is that good of a role model (especially not Uncle Rukus)

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 
true to life
The Boondocks is a great show that is meant for older people. Yes you can watch it with your kids and discuss it with them. As issues arise during the show. To make sure they understand, the points that are being made. It will have you laughing and clapping through out the show. It is a wonderful change from the Simpsons.

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 
Great starting point for smart political conversations
Definitely complex enough that younger kids will miss the message, but much like the comic strip it's both controversial and very intelligent. Watch with them, and talk about it.

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Parent of 18 and 19 year old
April 9, 2008
 
for older teens this is a great show
This isn't your "average" cartoon. It's for grownups and it's nice to see this cartoon strip make a neat jump to the TV. If you know boondocks and love boondocks, you will love this show.

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Parent
September 17, 2011
 
Great Show for Show with a Positive Message for Socially Aware Audience (Not for the politically unaware).
Although the show depicts many things that most educations and parents would deem inappropriate, any socially aware viewer would know that the show is intelligent satire. Still, viewers under 14 might receive the wrong messages and enjoy the show for the wrong reasons. In all honesty, the main character, Huey Freeman, is a positive role model. The show discourages gang violence, and only receives the "TV-MA" rating for its use of the 'N-word.'

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Adult
August 13, 2009
 
cool

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Adult
July 8, 2009
 
I'm suprised that it's rated PG in Canada(on the DVD), it can be fairly raunchy at times. There is some violence(usually without blood), sexual content and profanity including the N-word. It's actually an intelligent spoof on african-american culture and I think it's a great show.

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Parent
May 31, 2010
 
Stop , I don't want the charaters. Heres the ratings : A (Suitible for all ages) PG (Not recomended for children under 9.) 12+ (Suitible for Early Teens) 15+ (Suitible for older teens) X+ (Suitible for adults only) This is a rating sytem. I hope the ratings. this is for TV and movies only , okay?

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Adult
April 28, 2012
 
best show
I think that this show is incredibly awsome it has some sweet action scenes but the language is very bad.I watch it sometimes on adult swim i also suggest that kids under 9 should not watch this show.

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Adult
April 1, 2012
 
Funny TV Show.
The Boondocks is Really Funny and Inappropriate for kids. But I love This TV Show and Its RATED: TV-MA. I Might Own Some Seasons!

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