| ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age. | |
| PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids. | |
| OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age. | |
| NOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age. |
Parents need to know that this larger-than-life cartoon centers on an
evil cat's attempts to annihilate a young boy, so exaggerated cartoon
violence -- like boisterous physical brawls and explosions -- is
common. None of this content will be new to the show's targeted
audience of grade schoolers, but it's worth noting. The focus here is
clearly on entertainment over reality and/or positive messages, but if
you don't mind that, your kids will probably enjoy the duo's antics.
When Coop's little sister Millie brings home a mysterious stray cat,
he's sure it's not the friendly feline Millie insists it is. He's
right: Soon Coop discovers the cat is actually a diabolical would-be
assassin who's set his evil eye on Coop. Unfortunately no one in the
family believes Coop's story; with no one to back him up, he's on his
own to thwart the cat's repeated attempts to take him out.
KID VS. KAT fits right in with zany cartoons like SpongeBob Squarepants,
with a similar mix of outrageous comedy, unlikely scenarios, and
over-the-top characters. If your kids are already familiar with this
type of humor, little here will surprise them, and they'll probably
enjoy the ridiculous nature of this curious spin on the cat-and-mouse
game.
That said, if you're searching for a show with real
substance, know that this isn't it. The name of the game here is pure
comedic entertainment, so your kids won't be picking up any strong
lessons from the stories or bits of wisdom from the characters. And
it's probably a good idea to keep really little ones away altogether,
since the cat in full attack mode could be frightening.
Families can talk about whether cartoon violence has less of an impact
than real-life violence. If so, why?
Why do you think so many kids'
cartoons have such a high level of fighting and explosions? Kids: Would
you watch a cartoon that didn't have them? Why or why not?
Do you have any pets? Do you consider them family
members? How smart do you think animals are? How does their instinctive
behavior compare to humans'?
| Topics: | adventures |
| TV rating: | TV-Y |
| Network: | Disney XD |
| Cast: | Brian Drummond, Erin Matthews, Kathleen Barr |
| Genre: | Kids' Animation |