This is one of the few animated shows that everyone in my family enjoys. My children (ages 5 & 7) think it is hilarious. My wife and I find the ideas behind the stories quite effective as discussion starters or reference points for issues my kids deal with from time to time. I am even using some clips to illustrate points in a religion class I teach.
A great show for kids. Each episode is 15 minutes so younger viewers can stay with it. The shows have a teaching point put in situations that kids can relate to. Definitely a show my kids could watch by themselves.
Great Show... I watch it all of the time. A little exagerated sometimes.
I guess its because its a cartoon.
(Ex: The show when T.J. Almost got expelled because of the word whomps.)
I loved this show as a kid and it's still entertaining as an adult. The show definietly centers around the carefree atittudes of being a kid. No one is trying to grow up to fast and if they do are quickly reminded they've still got a while to be responsible. I put educational value and consumerism because one episode actually centers around that. When the playground kids become obsessed with "Mon Cards". So if you don't have any, you're not allowed to do anything. They basically become the equivalent of money. And for any adult who's watching, will get a lesson in economics. With that you can talk to your child about the dangerous of becoming materialistic. Any episodes that center around King Bob are a good lesson in hierarchy. Which makes for a good family discussion. The only other negative I can think of would be the characters are heavily stereotyped. The nerdy looking girl is a nerd, the tomboy is super tomboy, and...well I don't need to go on. It's not an entirely bad thing as the cartoon is made to be simply fun. So there's not a lot of depth in any of them. Just sit back, relax, and enjoy.
Sexual Content (Not an Issue): The Ashleys wear skimpy outfits.
Violence (Not an Issue): None, but a few threats are made.
Language (Not an Issue): The kids occasionally use a made-up profanity (whomp).
Social Behavior (Not an Issue): Almost all characters are white.
Commercialism (Not an Issue): None.
Drug/Alcohol/Tobacco (Not an Issue): None.