Common Sense Media Review
By Emily Ashby
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Kindly ghost's adventures hold kid-friendly messages.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 5+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Watch
What's the Story?
In CASPER'S SCARE SCHOOL, Casper the Friendly Ghost is ensconced at boarding school, trying to master the art of scaring "fleshies" before his kindly nature gets him banished. Though he's surrounded by scary creatures of all shapes and sizes -- including werewolves, skeletons, swamp creatures, and vampires -- Casper finds it hard to deny his gentle side, which often lands him in hot water with the school's headmasters, Alder and Dash, and with his bullying nemesis, Thatch. Fortunately Casper can rely on his close friends, Mantha and Ra, to back him up when the going gets tough.
Is It Any Good?
This enjoyable seriers is filled with quirky characters, fun-filled mayhem, and plenty of imagination. The show's razor-sharp CGI gives Casper -- and his unusual array of peers -- a modern look that will appeal to kids. Plus, Casper often gets into scrapes that kids will relate to, like shirking responsibility in favor of fun or trying to counteract a bully. And since magic is a factor, there's no telling what might happen -- so there's lots here to keep kids' interest.
Casper is a model of unfaltering kindness and generosity, always willing to step up to help a friend and never giving in to the mean-spirited ways of some of the other students. He often faces a tough choice between doing what's right and doing what's easy, and his adherence to the former sends good messages to kids. Need more reason to like it? The kid-friendly versions of traditionally spooky beings like werewolves and zombies are perfect for youngsters clamoring for some not-so-scary thrills.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about dealing with bullies. Kids: How does Thatch influence the other students? Have you ever had experience with a bully? Are there other ways a bully can cause trouble besides picking on you in person?
How does Casper show that he's a good friend? Does he ever act in a way that's not friendly? Kids: Who are your good friends? What do you think is important in a friend?
Kids: Did you find any parts of this show scary? Do you like scary stories or TV shows? What others have you seen? What kinds of things scare you? How do you deal with your fears?
TV Details
- Premiere date : October 20, 2006
- Network : Cartoon Network
- Genre : Kids' Animation
- Topics : Fantasy , Friendship
- TV rating :
- Last updated : November 5, 2025
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