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  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 12; suggested age 8.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Cartoon junkies have access to some iffy shows.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 8–12

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Not an issue.
  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Some of the videos have cartoon-like violence.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    There's a store, but you have to be 18 to buy anything. Ads appear on the pages and before certain video clips.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About CartoonNetwork

Parents need to know that although this online companion to the popular cable channel is definitely commercial, it's not overbearingly so. There's a shopping section that'll probably tempt young kids, but users must be at least 18 to purchase goodies. There are also links to products for sale on many of the pages. Ads for other CN shows often precede the cartoon episodes which include some (Camp Lazlo and Codename: Kids Next Door) that -- due to violence, potty talk, and other bad behavior -- might not be so great for little ones.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about if things seem as real in cartoons as they do in movies or TV shows. Does a fight between two cartoon characters have the same impact as a fight in a movie with "human" characters? Families can also talk about why cartoons are so appealing and how they're different from regular movies and TV shows. How are cartoons made? Families can try their hands at creating animation on the site for fun.

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Parent Reviewer
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 1.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language

    • My highlights are:
    • Safety isn't an issue

    Not for 10 and under!

    I do not like CToon network. My child has been rude to family members and friends lately by copying some of CT tv shows. I am restricting it from our tv!

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Oklahoma
    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 1.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive consumerism
    • Negative message

    I just realized something.

    Notice the Spongebob in the picture. Nice, negative messages, AND Copyright infringement.

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    I rate this title on for age 14 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Negative message

    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Safety isn't an issue
    • User content is age appropriate

    i love it

  4. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Negative message

    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Safety isn't an issue
    • User content is age appropriate

    i love it

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Safety isn't an issue

    Loves it!

    Love it very kid/user friendly.

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