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November 29, 2021
Yikes.
The structure of this show is always the same every episode. One of the three main characters acts like a jerk the whole episode, and then they learn a lesson at the end. Unfortunately, young kids only see and repeat the bad behavior, and they miss the message at the end that you're supposed to apologize and try to be better. Whenever my kid watched this show, his behavior would be awful for the next couple weeks afterward because he would think it's okay to act like the characters.
For kids under about 7 or so, I would highly recommend you skip this one and go for something wholesome like Puppy Dog Pals, where the characters treat each other nicely. Once they're a little older they understand this show is about what NOT to do.
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September 10, 2021
Headquarters is a Totem Pole?
I saw few positives in the show- problem solving, accepting apologies, teamwork. But, I cannot get over the fact that the PJ Mask HQ is a totem pole. Theres no real other indigenous appropriation in the show; however the franchise (and hasboro) profit off the use of totem poles in their PJ Mask toy sales. Master Fang is also an harmful misrepresentation.
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July 19, 2021
Sexist! Sexist! Sexist! even in merchandising
Look I do agree that this isn't the kind of cartoon I'd like my little niece to watch all the time, but she does. And the truth be told, there are enough kids watching it out there that if she didn't they would either bully her for not watching it, or make her feel like an outcast. Anyway, that being said. That this is put out by Disney Jr. makes me wonder why while also understanding why, I mean, prince charming and sleeping beauty were made famous by Disney. The fact that there is only one girl hero character and hardly any and I mean ANY merchandise out there like a bookbag, or shirt, or blanket that only depicts her without the other two characters is disturbing; or that the merchandise that is out there has caboy always leading the helm with Owlette left in the background. I don't agree with this cartoon, but as long as my niece is in love with it and the Owlette character I will surprise her with things she will love, and YES, while subtley putting in plugs for shows like Veggietales or an activity like just reading together.
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October 10, 2022
Rubbish
This is the worst children's show. It is so mindless and pointless. There are useless things they do that nothing to do with them saving the world. I believe that this is a show teaches violence and swearing. My 5 year was watching this for a while. Then I got a call from her teacher saying she called another child a bird brain. A week later she asked for TV time and I agreed. She started watching the show and I heard one of the characters call another one a bird brain. I immediately decided to ban this show in our home. This influences their vocabulary. There are so many other shows like Curious George that are much better.
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December 1, 2019
Psychology/Common Sense.
If you pay attention to pj masks, their objective is to fight the villains. But at the end of every episode they end up helping the villain. See, the villains are acting out, name calling and over all bullying because they're struggling with something alone and dont know how to deal with it. . When pj masks help them, the villain apologizes and they become friends. Luna girl is always causing trouble because shes either an only child, her parents are rich and they ignore her, or shes being bullied by her siblings and feels weak so she bullies the pj masks. Shes acting out because she basically lacks love. Pj masks, being the good friends they are, always ALWAYS end up helping her even though they know she will just go back at her shenanigans later. If your child is acting out the villian, most likely something is bothering them and they only know how to reflect from a character they can relate to.
Also, if you havent noticed, Greg (ghecko) struggles with ADHD.
I love PJ Masks for how they shed light on the things children struggle with in reality, daily, teaching children who dont struggle with these conditions, how to show compassion with those who do.
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July 13, 2019
Confused by many reviews...
We don’t let our child watch many tv shows, but we let him watch this. I feel like theres a moral to each story that even my 4 year old picks up on. We talk about it together after each episode, so I’m not sure where some of these other reviews are coming from. For example, the last two episodes we watched dealt with how to manage our bodies as we grow and become stronger and how to remain calm when angry (and how acting out in anger can make things worse).
All in all, I’d say the show is pretty good, not great. I think some of the villains can be pretty rude, but the heroes always choose to show compassion regardless. My son can get amped up watching the show at times, but it should be noted that the heroes don’t really physically fight the “bad guys.”
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March 19, 2023
Promotes truancy!!!!!!!
It all started when my child would not adhere to their bedtime. When I asked why, they told me that "The PJ Masks don't have a bedtime, they have to stay up to fight crime". I could not belive my ears. I started to watch PJ maxx to see where all this bad behavior was coming from, and trust me when I say I was HORRIFIED. These kids had SCHOOL, and yet they stayed up to fight criminals. Even if my child was one of these PJ Facemasks, their bedtime would still be 7:00 PM SHARP. And even worse, these criminals are children too! This TJ Maxx is a BAD INFLUENCE. DO NOT WATCH!!!!!!!!!!!!
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March 6, 2023
Child Endangerment/Abuse
So the Parents let the Kids sneak out of the house during the Middle of the Night and fight crime all night? Major Red Flag. Loads of Name Calling and Threats too? Another Red Flag. I had to ban this show from my Classroom due to a student constantly being defiant, calling everyone names, and laughing like the Villains in this show. I'm actually fearing Kids will think it's okay to sneak out of the house without their Parent's Permission because of the show. In fact, where ARE the Parents? The show is supposed to take place in France, so are they Drunk? Do they just not care about their Children? There's also the facts the "Heroes" can be just as bad as the Villians with all the Lying, Bragging, and Whining. It's Caillou all over again! And Yes, I am aware this show airs on Disney, but despite this, they didn't actually produce this show, EOne did, the same studio that brought you, of course, Peppa Pig. Made only to promote Toys. Avoid.
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January 23, 2023
Okay but teaches kids to call others mean names.
The concept is okay but there is tons of name-calling.
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January 8, 2023
HORRIBLE. zero redeeming qualities.
This is one of the worst shows I have ever seen. Unbelievably negative themes and destructive speech by characters ranging from messages of self-deprecation to self-hate. A friend told me it was fine; just a show about super heroes. Obviously she never took the time to watch it. The worst part is that My children, who are 2 and 4, only watched this a handful of times before I was able to link totally unacceptable behavior that seemingly came from nowhere directly to this show through discussions with them and questions about where certain statements and violent actions had been witnessed (and then confirming by watching a full episode on my own). Disney should take this show off the network. It’s not just mindless, it’s an unmitigated subversion of every behavior that every parent with a heart and brain attempts to instill in their children.