 | 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. |
CartoonNetwork
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Cartoon junkies have access to some iffy shows.
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What parents need to know
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.
What's it about?
When most of us were kids, watching cartoons was primarily a Saturday morning affair. These days, kids can watch a nonstop parade and an enormous variety of cartoons 24/7, thanks in part to the round-the-clock Cartoon Network. And as if that's not enough, there's always the companion Web site CARTOONNETWORK.COM. Though the network squeezes in Looney Toons and other old favorites among the newer more sophisticated shows about kids with alien powers and Mexican wrestlers, the Web site focuses on current faves like Camp Lazlo, Ben 10, and the anime-inspired Naruto.
Is it any good?
Even with its topnotch graphics, this site probably won't hold your children captive like the TV version. The site is mostly games and some videos of popular shows -- entertaining enough, but not as hypnotic as watching the "real" thing. And considering that there are Nintendo versions of these games, the Web site isn't likely to satisfy.
However, the Clipbook activity (type in "clipbook" in the hidden search field at the bottom of the home page or find it in the games section) allows kids to create their own animation and submit it for review. It's a fun exercise and checking out others' stuff is pretty addictive. Who knows -- this might just be what inspires your budding cartoonist to get a job creating the next Simpsons.
What 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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Cartoon Network needs better shows!
I love Cartoon Network, but it needs to get the crappy shows off the channel. This channel used to have good shows on, but about 4 years ago, it started to get boring fast! Bring back ''Ed, Edd, n Eddy''!
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Kid, 12 years old
February 13, 2011
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Pretty cool because you have a variety of games too choose from
has some very fun action games and some wierd ones where u have too fart.Though overall i think its an awesome website!
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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!
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Kid, 9 years old
July 26, 2011
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PLAIN OL CRUDE
Some Clips Of Rude Language, Cartoon Network Does Have An Influence. Including Some Shows Like Problem Solverz,Mad,Adventure time And Regular Show, For That Matter Young Kids Can Click On Stuff Like That And See Innapropriate Stuff, Cartoon Network Is A Little Cruder Than Other Kids Networks, Like Nickeloden,Disney Channel ETC. But I LOVE IT!!!
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good for tweens but not little kids
My Brother used to watch cartoon network and he was a nightmare he was not a 4 year old anymore he was acting like 18 he said bad words and refered to everyones body parts also he said girlfriend to much it got out of hand
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Kid, 10 years old
December 28, 2010
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I love it!
I love it because it has fun games!
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best place
this is the best place ever.i'm11years old&this is vary educational.
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Kid, 12 years old
June 1, 2010
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a web that does everything!
good website.
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