It's pretty stupid, & there is always a freaky, evil character & lots of violence. Do not recommend for under 8.
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Courage the Cowardly Dog
(Rated TV-Y7-FV, Children, cartoons, & animation, Starring Lionel Wilson, Thea White, Marty Grabstein, Where to watch: Cartoon Network, Boomerang)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 12; suggested age 9. -
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Common Sense says
Cult fave 'toon plays over-the-top violence for laughs.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 9–12
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What Parents Need to Know
About Courage the Cowardly Dog
Parents need to know that this show isn't appropriate for any child young enough to believe in the reality of a cartoon character on any level. Every episode begins with Courage's owner's husband behaving in a nasty, abusive way to his wife and dog, and overall the show is about as violent and gross as it's possible for animation to be (and not in the Bugs Bunny way that many parents feel is funny even to young kids). That said, it's all so extreme -- characters grow extra arms, turn inside out, etc. -- that it's next to impossible to take it seriously, even though it's also hard not to wince if you've got a young kid in front of the television when it comes on.
Read our full review by KJ Dell Antonia
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the level and type of violence in this show. Is it so over the top that it's funny, or is it just outrageous? Why do we find it funny to watch a cartoon dog turn inside out? Is there more to the show than that? Overall, what makes you want to watch -- the gross-out humor or the fact that you can count on Courage winning out in spite of himself?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Negative role models
Off 7- Iffy 8-9 On 10+
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
Amazing Kid Show
Parents need to know that this show can be scary for young kids....older kids will love it though.
- I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
I watched only two episodes of this show when I was bored. I'm fourteen and it creeped me out. Is it just me, or does this show has some serious problems? I wouldn't recomend watching it.
- I rate this title iffy for age 7 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
courage... alright
extreme cartoon violence saves this cartoon from getting a thumbs down.
- I rate this title iffy for age 6 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Negative role models
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- Good role models
a great show just a little bit scary
I loved to watch this cartoon when i was 4-6 years old but i do remember being quite scared at some points but i do not believe that it is grossly over the top violent so that's why i'm rating it iffy for 6+
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