SpongeBob SquarePants
(Rated TV-Y7, Children, cartoons, & animation, Starring Tom Kenny, Bill Fagerbakke, Rodger Bumpass, Where to watch: Nickelodeon, Nicktoons, DVD, Online)Ratings at a Glance
| 53% | of parents don't feel there are good role models |
| 47% | of parents say it's too violent |
| 42% | of parents don't think the messages are positive |
| 37% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
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Parent & Educator Reviewers Say | Kid Reviewers Say
- I rate this title off for age 9 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- Negative role models
- I rate this title off for age 14 and give it
Gets Annoying
The little kids will love this show to a point where you have to leave the house to get some peace and quiet. However anyone around fourteen and up, (as long as they have matured) will find this show just plain annoying.
- I rate this title off for age 6 and give itMy concerns are:
- Negative role models
SpongeBob is stupid
I don't like the newer SpongeBobs. It is losing it's humor and coming up with stupid ideas. Earlier Episodes are very funny but now spongebob is just annoying.
- I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
Watch sparingly, a good "downtime" cartoon
Spongebob is definitely one of those cartoons that I would equate with 'downtime' for a child. I think it is a fine silly and funny cartoon for the lighter moments in between school, homework, activities and sports. Kids are incredibly scheduled these days and this cartoon can server as a fun "off " time. I would certainly tune in sparingly as there are other, far more educational choices, but again Spongebob has it's place.
- I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
One of the best shows ever. People need to know that this is NOT a kiddie show. It's has very sophisticated, and sometimes adult-oriented humor. The show is very cynical and very dark and creepy at times and deals with topics such as murder and insanity. I just love the show for its dark cynical and downright hilarious sense of humor.
- I rate this title iffy for age 5 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
Spongebob isnt appropriate for the young audience it appeals to.
Ive seen numerous butt's in this cartoon and although it is funny it isnt for my 2 year old daughter who wants to watch spongebob because her older cousin does. I also watched the movie which shows spongebob in the shower with squidward and then they get "drunk" off ice cream and spongebob wakes up with a hangover and is late for work. These are not messages i want to send to my child. Also at one point Patrick asks the mermaid if she has seen his underwear to which she replys no and he says Do you want to? ... things like this may be over my 2 year olds head but not my 8 year old cousin who is laughing and then repeating it. I dont think spongebob is appropriate for children under the age of 14.
- I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
- My highlights are:
Funny for the whole family
We absolutely adore this show! It's the only cartoon on tv that our whole family can sit down and enjoy together. It's funny, and fortunately my daughter knows that "stupid" and other such words that are used in the show are not words that are OK for her to use. I love that Spongebob has such a good heart and is too innocent and trusting to think that anyone would be out to do him harm. My favorite example of this is when Mr Krabs tries to insult Spongebob by saying a hat he's wearing makes him look like a girl. Spongebob's response was a huge, eye batting grin and says "am I a PRETTY girl?" Hilarious!
- I rate this title iffy for age 6 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
an ok show
an ok show but a bad influence on little kids. theres lots of vilonce and brief barley realistic cartoon nudity.
- I rate this title iffy for age 7 and give it
the only real nicktoon left
spongebob is a reall nicktoon but not a classic nicktoon cause when the good old shos were disappering and started to fade this cartoon is the most highest rated watch show cause it was made when the classics were still out like the rugrats hey arnold and aaahh real monsters to name a few
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Entertaining for both kids and adults
Sponge Bob and Patrick's friendship is refreshing, compared with most TV shows. The humor gives us lots to talk about as a family.
- I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Negative role models
- My highlights are:
- Educational
This is not apropriate for kids 8-
You may think I am crazy saying that kids 8- shouldn't see this but if you watch many episodes you will notice many "sexually concentrated" things they say. Yet this can be funny there are some rather "gruesome" scenes and or "violent for kids" scenes. Yet your kids may not understand the things they say some things are rather very obvious. I warn parents about letting kids watch this...
- I rate this title off for age 4 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- Negative role models
Not for Toddlers
My daughter came home from daycare saying that if you eat a bee you'll die because they put a bee in a krabby patty and fed it to someone and they died. After some research I've decided she probably saw the "Nasty Patty" episode where they feed the health inspector a krabby patty which has toe nail clippings, has been dropped in the toilet and cleaned with a dirty sock and a fly happens to get in his mouth and he chokes on it. While the inspector is choking they are saying "Watch him suffer". They then decide to bury the body so they don't go to jail. Now granted, the inspector isn't really dead, just unconscious, but this is NOT something I want my 4 year old watching for entertainment. I have not seen the episode personally (nor do I intend to), but it sounds AWFUL (I read the entire transcript) and inappropriate for younger children. It's more than just explaining to a child not to use certain language the characters use. I certainly should not be in a position where I'm telling my 4 year old that she should be burying a body in the yard or feeding gross and nasty things to people!
- I rate this title off for age 5 and give itMy concerns are:
- Negative role models
Well I have to say one thing.
I dont recomend little kids to watch it my daughter did now she acts different than her classmates or kids in her school.
- I rate this title iffy for age 6 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Negative role models
This show is one the kids love and marketing gold. However I feel that it has no value. It seems there is noticable behavior changes when we allow our son to watch it. They are often rude on the show, have bad manners and send negative messages. And often the scenes are gross or disturbing. I'll call it iffy but I do not think there is anything positive to come from the show. But rest assured it will most likely work with marketing to your child and them wanting merchandise from the show. Best advice is to avoid it before they ever see it. Will they be damaged if they see it? Probably not. But it may change behavior.
- I rate this title off for age 2 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Negative role models
Not good for children
I don't think this show is ok for children. The 1st time the red flag went up for me was when my brother was younger and watching it and the guys in my college was watching it. They say things that are very questionable and have under lying sexual meaning. The "jokes", actions, attitude and all are not ok for little children to see they then want to emulate it and think its ok.
- I rate this title off for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Negative role models
ok for older children like maybe over 8 but not for preschoolers and early elementary
hate it and don't let my child watch it. on the other hand my husband goes against me and sees nothing wrong with it and lets him watch it
- I rate this title iffy for age 7 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Negative role models
Not for toddlers, young elementary kids
There is a lot of questionable "humor" in the show.
- I rate this title iffy for age 7 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
- Negative role models
Ok for intermittent viewing
Although I let my child watch this, he can only watch 2 or 3 a week. Since I made the change, there has been a positive change in his behavior. I find that he absorbs the whining ways of SpongeBob and also can have sarcastic humor that a young child cannot decipher what is proper just yet.
Lives in AlabamaI rate this title iffy for age 6 and give itMy concerns are:- Inappropriate language
- I rate this title iffy for age 4 and give it
Bottom Line:TV-Y
For all the three comments I Posted, I was trying to say It should Be TV-Y. When I recorded Spongebob episodes, I put a TV-Y over the TV-Y7(Sometimes a TV-Y with a TV-PG). Who said It should be TV-14, You are Crazy.
- I rate this title iffy for age 4 and give it
Good and Bad for some kids
The show can have value to it like SB was making fun of sandy and Quit at the end. Some are bad like SB Was saying a bad word and there is Blood in four episodes. 1.Dying for Pie 2.House Fancy 3.The Splinter 4.SB vs. The Big one. Why do some parents think it should TV-14? Bottom Line-TV-Y(Some episodes TV-PG)
- I rate this title on for age 4 and give it
Something to add...
I think it should be TV-Y. Blood is replaced with Grease. I was laughing at the nudity in this toon when I was four. I'd say these comments when I was Young(Watch out(Ouch) Remember, The show is still rated TV-Y ON its site.Too silly for TV-Y7.Now for content. Rating:TV-Y V(Pause)Cartoon Violence S(Pause)Cartoon nudity and some talk(Patrick,You can't be the mom.You don't even where a shirt.etc) L(None)Sailor mouth is minor. Words like stupid and idiot. M(ON)Good Messages are mixed into the silly plot,No Drugs.Now this is not a real "know your kid"situation.Some people want to to change the show from TV-Y7 to TV-14 because of stupid and idiot. They are not bad words.My sister watched this when she was 2 And I watched this when I was four. You will never ever outgrow this. I learn a lesson in almost every episode(See M above in content review).I heard the theme backward and that is the only thing offensive,but is in a matter to the show.I change my rating from Green 8+ to Green 4+.If you wish the show was still TV-Y ,then go to it's website.The show is not bad.I got a spongebob toothbrush and toothbrush.The most offefensive episode is Sailor Mouth. The cleanest episode was Sleepy time. Cartoonish affects such as eyeballs out head,Ripping charaters,and taking arms out aren't bloody like robot chicken.If you ban this one, throw away your TV because this was my first show in mind after watching boring Dora. You should not even have a child if you ban this. Let them watch this one
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
Respet the sponge
It is hilarious and has average cartoon stuff and morals. Sailor Mouth teaches a lesson. The show is still rated TV-Y on it's site. It has some stuff very young kids should not see and not for kids under five.
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
Hilarious, but not for young children.
This is a very funny show but it contains a lot of violence, more then its rating should allow. There's blood, skinning, dismemberment, etc. frequently. Don't be mislead, TV-Y7 really means TV-PG, but is aimed for children. Lastly, there is some sexual innuendo that is definitely too inappropriate to children (examples: references to masturbation, homosexuality, mild profanity, etc.) Apart from that, it is in my opinion the second funniest cartoon on TV (South Park is #1).
- I rate this title off for age 2 and give it
I don't like Sponge Bob
I don't like Sponge Bob, at least, not for my kid. He's sarcastic and smart-mouthed and the he and his friends seem to delight in hurting each other. My son definitely imitates what he sees on TV and if he ended up sounding like Sponge Bob, I would be very upset.
Parent & Educator Reviewers Say | Kid Reviewers Say
- I rate this title on for age 4 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
a Great Show!
I LOVE this show!!! it does teach children to be happy with themselves and also sends a message that sticks and stones may break your bones, but words can never hurt you.
- I rate this title iffy for age 6 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Negative role models
FUNNY FUNNY FUNNY
This show is FUNNY FUNNY FUNNY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But this what you need to watch out for: Some brief non realistic cartoon nudity, brief language like "stupid", and lots of vilonce.
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
well i think its not that bad there is no bad words no fights (just agurements)
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
well i think its not that bad there is no bad words no fights (just agurements)
- I rate this title on for age 3 and give it
spongebob!
I LOVE SPONGEBOB!!!!!! HE IS SOOOO FUNNY!!!!
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
Good for seven and up.
The show is good from my point of view, but I think that kids six and under might use the words a lot.
- I rate this title on for age 4 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
WOOOHOOOOOOO!!!
This couldn't get much better!
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
My Favorite Show because it's funny for all ages!
I loved it ever since it came out! Yep, loved it since I was not even one year old! The only problems (which are SOOO minor) are cartoonish violence almost NEVER featured and the mild, brief sexual innuedo every once in a while. Honestly, don't skip! It's fun for everyone!
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
My Favorite Show because it's funny for all ages!
I loved it ever since it came out! Yep, loved it since I was not even one year old! The only problems (which are SOOO minor) are cartoonish violence almost NEVER featured and the mild, brief sexual innuedo every once in a while. Honestly, don't skip! It's fun for everyone!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
COOL SHOW!!!!!
Zyplexer once again what are you thinking, you do want your daughter to be herself and not everyone else. I'm in eighth grade and i'm getting many votes for the superlative of most individualistic which my parents are proud of. Spongebob is innocent and friendly. please watch. You need to let your daughter to be herself.
- I rate this title on for age 4 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Perfect for ages 4 and up, but iffy for younger kids.
Spongebob is a great role model- "the picture of purity." He is always happy in any situation and makes the best out of everything. In one episode, he says about Plankton, the villain in the show, "If he had any friends, I bet he wouldn't be such a meanie." Then he proceeds to try and make friends with Plankton. Lots of positive messages, but some occasional name-calling that isn't too harsh, but probably not something parents will want their kids to repeat.
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive consumerism
- My highlights are:
- Educational
Off 2- Iffy 3-6- On 7+
This is ok - but I'm 10. I used to hate SpongeBob a couple years ago, but I love the krabby patties he makes! Yum!
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
i loved it when i was young
i used to love this show when i was 5-9 or 10 years old because it made me laugh out loud. but know i just think it's just ok i'm growing out of it rather quickly but i did love it for about 5 years.
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give itMy concerns are:
- Negative role models
Spongebob's great.
I love it! A young kid can pick up mean language and say them at bad times, such as school. Overall, I would rate it 5 or 4 stars.
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Excessive consumerism
- Negative role models
Off 3- Iffy 4-7 On 8+
Some concerns, but PRETTY COOL & fun 2 watch when ur bored.
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Negative role models
- My highlights are:
I personally think this is the best show in the world! The humor in the show from the main character is hilarious! I'd say this is appropriate for kids ages 5 and up, since kids older than 5 would understand the show more clearly.
- I rate this title on for age 14 and give it
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Exelent!
Funny as Hell! Eventhough I saw every episode. It made forget all of those shows I use to watch when I was a baby.
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
Awesome!!!
I must admit the messages are not the best and the cartoon violence is a little higher than most cartoons, but viewers will ignore all of that and will enjoy!!
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
okay
i personally dont realy like it but i can see why some of you would!
- I rate this title off for age 9 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Negative role models
STUPID
Ugh.... Not really gory or bad, JUST STUPID! Please don't bother watching this junk.
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love this show.It's very funny and makes me smile in ever episode. I will die if they cancle this show that everyone I mean EVERYONE love at my school. Heck mostly all teachers love it!!! Also my 18 year old sister loves this show when it first aired on nick,(and still does). I grew up with spongebob when i was just 3 years old. I loved it and still to this day I watch it. yep thats a pretty good show!!!
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
Very Good
Kids love this show from when they are 4 - 11. It also has some education episodes and some peculiar violance such as falling of a cliff and losing your brain.
- I rate this title iffy for age 6 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Negative role models
- My highlights are:
anybody over 7 can watch it
this show can has positive message in a crazy way,but if you over 7,you can figure it out(although the violent can be creppy and scary for anybody under 7.)
- I rate this title on for age 4 and give it
Good for kids, parents and all in between. Haiden'smommy101: you saw the movie.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
Best Cartoon Ever!
I love this cartoon. It is all thre adult fun comedy in an apropriat kids cartoon. I love this show so much, and I always will.
