Dexter's Laboratory
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Common Sense says
Dexter and pals use science to set iffy examples.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 7–9
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Dexter's Laboratory was written by Deirdre Sheppard
Parents need to know that even though this series features witty writing and sharp animation, the characters may leave a bad taste in some parents' mouths because they conduct themselves so poorly. Kids are rude and disrespectful (to each other and to adults), and parents are clueless and often nowhere to be found. There's also lots of cartoon violence and regular use of words like "stupid" and "idiot."
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- Families can talk about the benefits of science. How can you use science to expand your knowledge and help people?
- Does Dexter use scientific knowledge in a positive way? Do the ends ever justify the means?
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What’s the Story?
DEXTER'S LABORATORY chronicles the life of Dexter (voiced by Christine Cavanaugh), a child prodigy with a secret lab that he uses to conduct experiments like building a mass-destructing robot or using advanced technology to catch up with the ice cream man. Something's guaranteed to go awry in each episode, with Dexter's sister Dee Dee (Allison Moore) often having a hand in the trouble.
Is It Any Good?
There's plenty of cartoon violence here. In one episode, for example, Dexter and his friends play an interactive game that features Robin Hood look-alikes and magicians who battle dragons with swords and bows. As if gruesome stabs weren't enough, at one point a dragon's arm is sliced off, and after a few seconds he turns into a piñata with candy pouring out of his body. The story twist might be clever, but the endless displays of mocking violence are almost shocking
Plus, Dexter's parents are nowhere to be seen, mimicking '50s TV moms and dads in their complete denial of their kids' problematic behavior. Most Their obliviousness sends a confusing message -- are they really clueless, or are they too lazy to invest the proper time and care necessary to raise their kids? (On a positive note, Dexter and his sister do stick by their parents when necessary.) Bottom line? When watching Dexter's Laboratory, expect shrill, piercing voices accompanied by temper tantrums, violence, name calling, and overall disrespect. Kids might enjoy this three-ring circus of a show, but a headache is the only thing a parent will walk away with. If Dexter's Laboratory was synthesized in the cartoon lab, its formula would be 1/10 funny and three parts obnoxious.
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I rate this title iffy for age 9 and give it
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- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
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I rate this title on for age 4 and give it
the expression on my picture explains all
I Love Dexters Laboratory when i was really really small it was one of my favorite shows i just loved how big and shiny his lab was i thought it was a great cartoon plus..... HOW CAN U GUYS GIVE DEXTERS LABORATORY 2 STARS!?!! thats insane i think anyone 4 and up can watch it not the insanely high 9+ rating.. insane also i have no concerns i think its not scary sexy or any of that bad stuff
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I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
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It is really good but one episode features Dexter naked and shows his tush. Other than that it's fine.
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I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
liers!
dexter's laboratory is not 2 stars because it was famous
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I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
Cartoon Network- YU ARE "GENIUS"!
I love yur animation style and humor! Nick can only DREAM of being as great as you are! And, in my opinion, NICK COPIED YU!!!! DEXTER IS WAAAAY BETTER THAN JIMMY NEUTRON!!! ~InvaderZib~(THE ALIEN LOVE CHILD!)
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