THE SIMPSONS feature drinking and languege inappropiat.There is Homer who dosnt like his kids very much sometimes and is happy by drinkig himself stupid.They have Bart who is a "bad boy"who swears and thinks its okay.He dis obeys his parents and played with firecrackers in season 12.Barney is a booze hound who went sobre in season 11.Over all THESIMPSONS are O.K for kids the lenguege ive seen in THE SIMPSONS i saw on cartoonnetwork.THE SIMPSONS are a well known sereis made by Matt Groning and is known world wide.
The Simpsons
(Rated TV-14, Comedy, Starring Hank Azaria, Nancy Cartwright, Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Where to watch: Fox, DVD, Online)
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Common Sense says
Clever, fast-paced cartoon meant for adults.
Themes in this show include: family relationships
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 12–14
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of The Simpsons was written by Joly Herman
Parents need to know that the jokes in this long-running favorite often zip past so quickly that kids won't get the deeper statements that lie therein. Life in Springfield can be chaotic, and Homer could very well be the "do not try this at home" poster boy. Beer is consumed in every episode, bad habits are obliged, and ignorance and mockery are the norm, but somehow, everyone gets along in the end.
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- How do the Simpsons show each other their true feelings? When all is said and done, are they a happy family or a contentious one?
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What’s the Story?
Family life for the Simpsons is a chaotic blend of cheeky outbursts and consequent mending, as Homer (voiced by Dan Castellaneta) and Bart (Nancy Cartwright) -- unwittingly or not -- undermine Marge (Julie Kavner) and Lisa's (Yeardley Smith) good intentions. Bart finds joy in being a constant source of trouble. Homer earns his keep by falling asleep at the controls of Springfield's nuclear plant and drinks beer after work with fellow barflies who make the cast of Cheers look tame. But within this dynamic are heartfelt scenes and clever plot lines that make the show the classic it has become.
Is It Any Good?
THE SIMPSONS isn't meant to be taken seriously; it's a rollicking ride through a fantasy society, and it satirizes very human traits. Audiences will find this to be a treat during troubled times. How else to explain the success of something so inane yet so undeniably witty?
Ultimately, The Simpsons' scripts are terribly clever, and the cast portrays the characters with a sense of wit and care that has catapulted the series into TV legend. Just keep in mind that the show isn't for the easily offended.
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I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
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- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
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- Negative role models
OK.
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I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it
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The simpsons is the longest running series in history.I recomend it for children 12+.There is kissing,partial nudity and sex but ou dont see the act.They use language like he**,da**,a**,bit** and son of a bit**.As far as drinking goes there are people drunk several mentians of beer and drugs like ciggerites
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I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
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- Excessive violence
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great show but not as good as south park or family guy
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I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
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- Excessive violence
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- Good role models
best for teens.
This animated sitcom is not as raunchy as family guy.
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I rate this title off for age 17 and give it
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- Inappropriate sexual content
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inappropriate role models.
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Ratings at a Glance
| 75% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
| 63% | of parents say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking |
| 50% | of parents don't feel there are good role models |
| 50% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
| 50% | of parents say it's too violent |
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