 | 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. |
SpongeBob
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Retooled Web offerings for serious fans of the show.
Parents say
QUALITY
Kids say
QUALITY
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that at this site kids can watch full-length SpongeBob SquarePants episodes and mini clips, play games, learn about how the show is created, meet other fans, and shop all things Bikini Bottom.
What's it about?
Part of the Nickelodeon Web site family, SPONGEBOB.COM is jam-packed with everything and everyone from the popular show. There are lots of video clips, ads, stories about the show, blog posts and simple games, as well as a shop and links to other Nick sites. Nickelodeon does a decent job of not asking kids for too much information (date of birth, gender) and warning them not to post personal info. There's privacy settings on the user profile section of the site so that you can block others from viewing your profile information.
Is it any good?
If you're at all familiar with SpongeBob SquarePants, the creative silliness of this site's content won't be a surprise. Yet the games aren't likely to hold kids' attention for many return trips. If your child is a cartoon fanatic who wants to be a cartoonist or humor writer someday, reading the site's SpongeBob Crew Blog and reading the updates on the show's happenings may be educational. Overall, SpongeBob fans will love this site, non-fans likely won't get it.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the difference between cartoon humor and real-life behavior (especially with younger fans). Why are SpongeBob characters so funny but if you did or said some of the same things they do, you might get into trouble or be perceived as annoying by friends? Talk about the over-the-top characters on this show and site, and why you can enjoy laughing at them without emulating them.
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perfect!!
I wanted to do 1 and up...
It DOES certainly send a message.
A message to have fun, and you can watch videos as well from the show, and spongebob is SO positive. I didn't let my kid watch it until 8 years old. What a mistake!! I guess i didn't want her acting annoying, but no worries. It's a positive show about don't let anything bring you down!!
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Kid, 12 years old
April 10, 2011
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It's okay. Kind of annoying...
There are some "hidden messages" and the role models aren't that great, but a little kid wouldn't notice that. An immature 13 year old would though. It might teach kids bad thinks like to say stupid (if parents consider that a bad word) and not share, and steal things. There are some small problems but the little ones won't pay attention to it.
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Kid, 10 years old
April 10, 2011
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Fine for any ages
Personally hate the annoying little idiot and prefer anime but it is perfectly fine for kids
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Great website, but a problem
It's a great website with great user content, but being able to log in with your Flex email account may be targeting some sexual predators. Users like "f**k" and "sex" are probably sexual predators.
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A Fun Website for Spongebob Fans
I love Spongebob, and this website is awesome. It has all of the games, videos, and character stuff that's VERY fun for Spongebob fans. It's URL is easy to access (*spongebob*) so that young children can get on and have fun. You have to sign up for an account to post comments and NONE are offensive or disrespectful in any way. The only fault is ADs for other games or other Nickelodeon Stuff, which you would expect. I love this website and go on to play games and watch videos daily.
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Kid, 10 years old
October 1, 2010
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some cursing.
Spongebob is awesome but SQUIDWARD does curse sometimes using words like lunitick,stupid,and that might be all.Perfect for 10.
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LOVE IT!!!
been watching this show since i was 3!! best kids show ever!! :D
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Kid, 12 years old
March 12, 2010
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i think it's new today
some reviewed that.
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