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Boy Meets World
- Disney Channel
- Genre: Comedy
Common Sense Media says
A boy deals with friends and girls -- tweens OK.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this series now runs in syndication, so what was once the story of a young boy in junior high has in later seasons become about a young man in college. Consequently, later seasons deal with more adult issues, including sex, partying, a childhood crush that blossoms into adult love, and a best friend who comes from an unstable home life. Family relationships remain in the forefront, with parents questioning and supporting at all the necessary moments. Both tweens and teens can gain insight from the realistic issues.
What's the story?
BOY MEETS WORLD centers around Cory Matthews (Ben Savage) and his issues, theories, and relationships as he comes of age from junior high through college. His childhood sweetheart, Topanga (Danielle Fishel), and best friend, Shawn (Rider Strong), along with Cory's parents (William Russ, Betsy Randle) and older brother (Will Friedle), create a balance in this boy's world. Cory often seeks guidance from his neighbor and school teacher, Mr. Feeney (William Daniels), who manages to give advice that relates back to what Cory has been studying in class. With the comparison of homework to real life circumstances, Feeney articulates what all parents wish they could say when kids ask, "When am I ever going to use this in real life?" Cory and Topanga deal with a range of issues including sex, Topanga's family moving away, jealousy, and proving to their families that they don't want to date other people. Later in the series, the couple marries while still in college.
Is it any good?
The main characters are admirable for tween boys and girls. Topanga is an intelligent, strong-willed young lady, dedicated to her school work, friends, and Cory while still maintaining an independent personality. Cory is creative, thoughtful, and insightful, and his world consists of discovering the strength of relationships with family and friends.
Overall, the show allows kids to explore realistic situations from the safety of their couches. Parents may gain insight into the confusion or concerns of their own kids while enjoying a look at what makes up this boy's world.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about how their own kids might relate to some of the issues Cory faces. Cory's parents empower their son to make decisions and think through situations -- is this something your parents do? Is Cory typical/average? Why do his parents give him so much trust?
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Boy Meets World is a very good show to watch and I just wish that they had more new epsoides of the show.
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Great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Awsome Great It Is The Best!!!I Have Wathed This Show For 2 Years And I Have Wathed Every Episode I Think It Is The Greatist Show I Know Of It Is Great The Only Downside Is They Sometimes Cuss
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What planet are they from again
This show is to much drama.I gave it 1 star only because of eric when he was younger that is. They made him really dume as they went on instead of being cool like he started out to be. Has nothing to do with real life not even real life is that much drama. Borring.
Get on my nerves.
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So funny!
I started watching this show when i was four, but i have way older sibblings so in general i would say 6 or 7+ This show is so hilarious and well written. I love the show so much. Eric is so funny. Everyone should watch it and abcfamily should bring it back on. now i can only rely on my season of the show. anyways its fabulous watch it!
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Very funy!!
Any parent can sit down with their kids to watch this show with nothing to worry about, unless you're paranoid about a little mild language. This show isn't cheesy, predictable, its just flat out funny!!
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WISH THEY WOULD MAKE NEW ONES!
I think they could make some new shows with the old cast and call it something else, since they wouldn't be boys in school anymore!!
The show was so good, I think this would be the only show that could get away with continuing.
Pick up where they left off.
I am in love with the show and watch it on DVD A LOT!!
p.s. you can get ALL seven seasons online.
I LOVE BEN AND I LOVE THE WHOLE CAST!!!!!!!!!!
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i have to say the 2nd season i truly enjoyed as we see Cory and Shawn a little older in highschool and Eric with a girl uh the Paring Off eposide is a good example about sex thats the one when Cory accidently walks in the room seeing Eric and Rebeca making out although its not a bad part well the younger ones shouldn't see it unless 13 or older possibly 11 i just love that eposide Eric is funny he gives advice to Cory about a girl so the show is great i always love Eric Will Fredile cause he was a great charcter my favorite one on the show so yeah kids have a right to watch the show go out at Walmart and buy the TV 2 packs the dvd set of seasons one and two both seasons are wonderful i know if i had kids i would defintly let them watch this show and thats the truth!
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| TV rating: | TV-PG |
| Network: | Disney Channel |
| Cast: | Ben Savage, Danielle Fishel, Rider Strong |
| Genre: | Comedy |
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