That's So Raven (Disney Channel)

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Clairvoyant teen will have kids seeing Raven!


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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that Raven is a good role model. She can see the future, which makes for klutzy situations. Overall, she's a conscientious teen who's very involved with her family and friends. Raven's focus, like many teens, is on clothes, shopping, and boys, but not excessively. The show has typical teen dating, flirting, and crushes, but no sex.

Positive messages: Contains typical teen-oriented themes like shopping, flirting, dating, etc., but also underscores the importance of family and friendship.
Positive role models: Raven is conscientious, and close to her family.
Violence & scariness: Not applicable.
Sexy stuff: Some dating, flirting, and crushes, but no sex.
Language: Not applicable.
Consumerism: Raven is nuts about clothes and shopping.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.

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What to talk about

Talk to your kids

Families can talk about Raven's psychic powers. The series treats her ability to see the future as quite plausible -- as opposed to make-believe -- and younger kids may be confused. How do kids think they'd cope with a similar ability? Would it be fun or problematic? Families might also talk about what makes Raven such a positive role model.

What's the story?

What's the story?

THAT'S SO RAVEN centers on a clairvoyant teen whose visions of the future usually spur a very unpredictable chain of events. Raven (Raven-Symone) is an energetic, expressive teen, who successfully exaggerates comedy. Along with sidekicks Chelsea (Anneliese van der Pol) and Eddie (Orlando Brown), Raven always seems to be running in and out of trouble -- and learning a valuable lesson. Issues surrounding friendship, jealousy, crushes, sibling rivalry and parents are commonplace.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 

Disney loves the formula of giving a normal kid something extraordinary or magical to contend with. And That's So Raven successfully fits the mold. The writers and actors aren't quite up to the demands of drama, though, and -- as virtually every story tries to weave Raven's dreams into the stuff that family and friendships are made of -- the series often gets too basic for its intended preteen audience.

Naturally, conflicts are swiftly resolved and everyone comes out the wiser. Trite as the show may be, Raven, her mischievous little brother, and her parents are all good role models and comedians who can shine when given good material.

TV themes & details

TV Details
TV Rating: TV-G
Network: Disney Channel
Cast: Kyle Massey, Orlando Brown, Raven Symone
Genre: Comedy
Where to watch: Disney Channel

This review was written by Betsy Wallace
 
 

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That's So Raven
Sexual Content (Not an Issue): Some kissing and flirting. Violence (Pause): A heavy amount of slapstick humor, but never any injuries. Language (Not an Issue): None. Social Behavior (Not an Issue): None. Commercialism (Not an Issue): None. Drug/Alcohol/Tobacco (Not an Issue): None.

 
The best family sitcom I've ever watched!
This show is awsome because it has a positive message to the auditions. My favorite character is Raven because she has good role model and work hard. I give this show a 5 star!

Mrs.Madigan
teen, 14 years old
 
Amazing Show!
i Realy Used to LOVE That's so Raven! Raven is a beeautful positive girl who likes to have fun but can buckle down and Get to work. Shes a Good rolemodel for young girls. Teaches good morals. :)

 
Cute
Too bad this show doesn't play on disney anymore! Great clean, cute and funny show for all ages! ABC kids still has it playing every morning.

BlueSunday
teen, 15 years old
 
Wonderful!
This show is awesome compared to the other Disney sitcoms. It teaches good morals directly without making it cheesy. Raven often gets in to trouble, but its in order to help out the people around her. Her brother's a bit of a money grubber, but that's used in a comedic way. Like others say, Raven squeals alot, but in a strange way its funny. Her and her friends have eachothers back and actually care about eachother, no racial discrimination, except for one episode where Raven didn't get a job because she was black, but that was a part of the good morals. Raven's an excellent role model for kids, although sometimes she lies, the truth comes out later and she of course gets punished. This show is full of laughs and fun for ages 4 and over.

bkid
teen, 14 years old
 
A Disney Show With the Most Laughs and Lessons!

EspumaMarina
teen, 15 years old
 
A great show with GOOD morals
It's on ABC kids right now-by the way. And I can say this was one of the best Sitcoms Disney ever tried to pull off. Raven is a funny girl with potental talent. Sure she sqeals a lot, but in a strange way, she makes it funny! She gets herself into totally strange situations, but hey, its fun when its on THIS show! Her friends are pretty tight, caring for eachother and whatnot. They actually show respect for themselves and others (although there are some fights) It got stranger as it went along, but some episodes I could easliy tolerate. They actually spoke out about REAL problems too, like, smoking, stealing, obesity, and racisum. Those things are more important than a girl with a blonde whig sneaking off to Flordia and getting let off the hook. Raven is down right funny, all of the characters are. And oddly enough "Oh Snap" is a cute catch phrase! One episode talked about Raven not having 'the look' -aka, scary skinny. At first she was very upset but later gained the confidence to say "Hey, this is me, like it or not" She's an excellent role model for kids, and she's one of those celebs that still have their head on streight (Thank-You-Raven!) It makes me mad when people don't like her just because she's not as skinny as all of those other girls. Does it matter? And besides she makes it look good, you dont have to suceed in the world by being plastic and bony. This was the first Life-Action show I liked. Loved it ever sinse. I definitly would recomend it to kids, its FAR better for them.

Earthgirl13
teen, 15 years old
 
Good for Tweens
Raven is a independent person who is good for Tweens and she was a great hit to me.

 
Funny and positive
I think this show not only interesting but also it relays a positive message to its viewers.

Little One!
kid, 1 year old
 
A Show for young girls ages 6-24.
Off for Ages 4 & younger, Caution for Age 5, & On for Ages 6+. This show is a little boring, but, atleast, Raven is a good role model for young girls becasue, She is close to her family & she doesn't do bad stuff that some other kids her age do. This is why I Recommend that every young girl especially from Middle School-College because, most kids from Middle School-College watch MTV, Fuse, E!, VH1 & those 4 channels are not appropiae for them.

IzzyNYC
kid, 13 years old
 
Perfect for kids.
I really love this show. Its funny, good for kids, and really one of the best shows Disney Channel. Even my dad liked it when he saw some episodes!

zoeban
teen, 15 years old
 
This Show Is Where It's At
I haven't seen it in forever, but I used to watch it all of the time with my friends, with my sisters, with my parents, it's amazing.

MillyMolly
teen, 15 years old
 
Great!
Its still one of my faves!

GeodeGem
teen, 15 years old
 
That's so Crack-all-lackin'!
This show is popin'! I like it when Raven says "Oh Snap!" and I like how her friends are with her no matter what. Sometimes they argue about things really weird, but they get over it. I like how Raven makes a lot of things funny, and she doesn't critisize people often. What I do dislike is all the snotty girls on there, I wish I could shout to Raven what to say next, but she learns her lesson in the end and say they aren't worth arguing with. And I like it that they think of the possiblities of powers like seeing through the future. Sometimes I think I can read minds, and nobody needs a scientist to prove it.

princessgabby_0
teen, 15 years old
 
Love this show. I actually think it's good for kids 4+

Spongebob Fan
kid, 13 years old
 
Funny Show! I love the lessons they wrap in they're bundle of happiness!
I can't ask for more! It's funny, safe, and wraps good lessons into an untouchable show! I hate that they canceled it, but hey, all good things have to come to an end =(. Fabulous role models from Raven's parents as they understand that children make mistakes (Raven, Cory) but they have to fix them, which they always do in a funny fashion. Educational because of the lessons learned and the messages are just perfect because the message is to learn lessons but still have fun and tons more in every episode!

blackhawkheros
teen, 18 years old
 
for kids and older
i used to love it when i was little was annoyed when it went to cory in the house which was abandonded i think but great show for 7 and over

froggerjr
kid, 13 years old
 
PERFECTO SHOW!
greatgreat amazing

 
Thats So Raven is just about the funniest show I've ever seen. Raven is a normal San Francisco girl except for the fact that she is psychic. She and her friends Eddie and Chelsey try to either make sure or prevent that Raven's visions come true. She may be able to see the future, but she can't see what happens next.

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