 | ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids. |
 | OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | NOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age. |
Adult Swim
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Promotional TV site can be funny, but it's for mature users.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that the ADULT SWIM Web site is chock full of sex and violence. The online counterpart to the Adult Swim network promotes its shows with articles, clips, and full episodes; many of the shows feature extreme violence and sexually suggestive content, and so do the online features. There are also plenty of simplistic games that are equally risqué. Many of the shows, and the Web features, are animated, which gives the creators liberty to indulge in over-the-top gore and cartoon sexual antics; they may think the impact is muted because there are no live actors, but many of the images are too much for young viewers.
Is it any good?
Adult Swim, the network, focuses on edgy, satirical, sometimes experimental shows that feature extreme violence, casual sexism and highly suggestive material. But it’s all done with a tongue-in-cheek attitude, so hey, it’s OK -- it’s making fun of sadism and chauvinism, not promoting it, right? Adult Swim, the Web site, follows the same pattern, with clips, articles, games, and other features that promote its shows.
Some of the shows are quite funny while some are appealing only to a niche audience, but all of them are aimed, as the name says, at adults. The Web site includes the same mix of content, which can often be hit-or-miss, but whether it strikes home or not, it’s certainly not for young people.
Online interaction: Mostly limited to bulletin boards.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about animated violence. Do you think cartoon violence is OK for kids? Does it seem less extreme if it doesn’t involve real people? Do these online clips sometime feature violence that’s more extreme than live-action horror films?
Do you think sexual images are less risqué when they are animated? Do you think the sites promotes sexism? How does it objectify women?
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Fine for all teens, adults should be cautious and use their best judgement when deciding about whether or not kids should watch it
I think that as long as your kids understand the content because you explain it to them or because they are smart, you'll be just fine letting your kids watch adult swim and experience its awesome hilarity. Most of the content isn't particularly intellectual, but its really funny and I think its a great channel.
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Adult swim using a cartoon format with the type of content is irresponsible. Cartoon format is typically associated with child entertainment, using this format to deliver such adult content is irresponsible. It perpetuates a negative message without the reality of consequence.
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Good for mature teens
This should only be viewed by kids that are mature enough to handle it. There's a lot of inappropriate references and it should be seen by a parent before they let their kids watch something on it. But it's a really good representation of real life, and I believe that kids need to be exposed to the real world.
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Kid, 10 years old
April 11, 2011
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Good site
Favorite game is Robot Unicorn Attack, I know a lot of people are going to disagree but this is my opinion and it is the truth, although some games are a bit violent.
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Kid, 12 years old
August 13, 2010
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I only think it is somewhat educational.
If any kids here play the "Kill yourself in 10 minutes" game they would learn it is wrong to commit suicide, so if they learn about it from that game, maybe they won't do it in the future. That is why I wrote it is educational so us kids will learn that is wrong.
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Kid, 12 years old
March 12, 2010
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Don't Trust the Adults
adults are not okay age to use, kids think it is immature to be an adult
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Don't Trust the Adults
adults are not okay age to use, kids think it is immature to be an adult
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Kid, 11 years old
March 12, 2010
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Don't Trust the Adults
adults are not okay age to use, kids think it is immature to be an adult
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This site is absolutely awesome, but it is clearly not for kids. It features many games with violence and sex, but the real problem is the TV shows. These shows are fine for older viewers, but parents should be warned that they contain over-the-top violence, strong sexual innuendo, drug use, moderate profanity (the f-word is bleeped), and the occasional sex scene. Most of these shows have received a TV-MA rating, and this very site gave a few of them "NO KIDS" ratings. (All TV shows on the site, however, are in censored TV format.)
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It's Fine for Kids 13+
I know a lot of mothers are going to disagree with this review, but I'm just speaking my honest opinion. I've been going on that site since I was 12 (now I'm 14, despite the fact that my profile says I'm 17). I only go on for the games, which a super fun. The games aren't really adult, but there are violent games.
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