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    Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 12.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Cult TV show's site promotes movie, products.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 12–14

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    No surprise to Simpsons' fans, some characters are crass and rude.
  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Odd sequence in intro to the Simpsons character bios section shows buxom women vying for job by kissing the boss in a janitor's closet.
  • Language:

    The boards aren't regularly monitored and once in a while an iffy comment does appear: "sex, drugs, rock'n'roll…speed, weed, birth-controll…lifes a bitch, than u die..fuk the world and lets get high," but they are few and far between.
  • Consumerism:

    Promotes Simpsons TV show, movie (links to movie site, too), and sells related products in the extensive store.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About TheSimpsons

Parents need to know this site mirrors the long-running, popular TV show's belovedly weird shticks. The humor in the site's content might go over the heads of younger teens, and you'll probably want to talk about the show's satire with older ones. Kids must be 13 to post on the boards, which appear to generally stick to topical -- although often silly -- information: "Homer=The Greatest Man in television history." Reply: "Homer=Figure of Religion." Once in a while an iffy comment does appear: "sex, drugs, rock'n'roll…speed, weed, birth-controll…lifes a bitch, than u die..fuk the world and lets get high," but they are few and far between. There's an odd sequence in the intro to the Character Bios section that shows buxom women vying for a job by kissing the boss in a janitor's closet, and the quotes under the screen shots of each episode often talk about beer, hurting someone with a chainsaw, pooping, porn, and other questionable themes. The site also promotes the Simpsons Movie and has a link to an extensive store.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about talk about The Simpsons empire. From bobbleheads to movie gear, how can enjoying a show or a movie transform into a consumer glut? Families can also talk about the use of social satire. How does a making funny character with flaws help us think about what's right and wrong with certain attitudes and behaviors in American culture?

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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message

    i watch this show sometimes but i gotta admit some things are a little off

  2. I rate this title on and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

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

    it's funny im 18

  3. I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Negative message

    Off 7- Iffy 8-9 On 10+

    This website is so awesome! I know some stuff is a little inappropriate for kids my age, but it just ROX!

  4. Kid Reviewer Age 9
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

    really good

    great website

  5. I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Excessive consumerism

    Simpsons Site For Young Kids 8+ But If For 7 Year Olds

    Amasing Site To Go Or Log On To

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