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Total Drama Island
(Rated TV-PG, Children, cartoons, & animation, Starring Megan Fahlenbock, Christian Potenza, Drew Nelson, Where to watch: Cartoon Network, DVD)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 7, age appropriate for kids over 9; suggested age 10. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Clever cartoon reality show spoof OK for older tweens.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 10 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Total Drama Island
Parents need to know that this animated series is meant for kids old enough to watch -- and appreciate -- a satire of reality shows like Survivor; those too young to get the joke likely won't find it very funny. There's some mild innuendo, characters can be rude to each other, and, of course, they're often made to suffer indignities and ridiculously difficult and dangerous "challenges." But there's little that's blatantly iffy beyond occasional fart jokes.
Read our full review by KJ Dell Antonia
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about what parts of reality shows this series is making fun of. Is it just the shows themselves, or also they way they're cast and created?
- The characters are purposely presented as one-dimensional stereotypes -- because that's what producers of real reality shows often do to people through judicious editing. If someone only filmed and showed certain moments in your day, could they make you look mean or whiny? Why would someone want to focus on those parts of your character for a reality show?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 17 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Negative role models
Not good for people under 16
- I rate this title off for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Negative role models
NOT FOR KIDS AT ALL
Here's it short. BAD SHOW FOR KIDS
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Really good show
Total Drama Island is a really good show which is a welcome break from the usual junk shown on Cartoon Network anymore. However, there are a few things that need to be addressed. First of all, language. Cartoon Network censored most of the language issues but the origional Canadian show is full of stuff like crap, sucks etc. as well as several bleep censors here and there. Most of this did not bother me, but I'm sure it would bother anyone watching with a young child. Also is the romance. While there aren't any sexual refrences so to speak of there is a lot of kissing and conversations about how to 'make a move' on one of the other contestants There are also numerous times where someone loses their bra or swimsuit and the area is pixilated just like on reality shows. Final Verdict: This is a really good show but you probably don't want anyone under seven watching it unless they've already been exposed to plenty of bad stuff.
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
good show
I love Total drama island I also love Total drama action and that's why I love total drama island/action
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
- Negative role models
For teens and tweens
I have to say fun show for tweens of the age of 10 to teens of the age of 17. But not good role models at all!
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Ratings at a Glance
| 57% | of parents don't feel there are good role models |
| 57% | of parents don't think the messages are positive |
| 57% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
| 43% | of parents say it's too violent |
| 29% | of parents say there are good role models |
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