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common sense media says

Cartoon junkies have access to some iffy shows.

parents & educators say

38% say violence is an issue
38% say it's educational

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.

Educational value: Not applicable.

Positive messages: Not applicable.

Violence: Some of the videos have cartoon-like violence.

Sex: Not applicable.

Language: Not applicable.

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 applicable.

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What to talk about

Talk to your kids

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.

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.

This review was written by Amy Weaver

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What parents & educators say

Based on 8 parent & educator reviews:

38% say violence is an issue
38% say it's educational
38% say they noticed product placement

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Irondude23
kid, 12 years old

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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Pretty cool because you have a variety of games too choose from

Cartoon Network needs better shows!

Not for 10 and under!

good for tweens but not little kids

I love it!

best place

PLAIN OL CRUDE

a web that does everything!

a web that does everything!

a web that does everything!

Loves it!

Great for older children.

Dont like the website, nor the TV channel

OK

Be careful

perfect for older kids but not for 2

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