Parents' Guide to Tom and Jerry Kids Show

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Common Sense Media Review

By Deirdre Sheppard , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 5+

Kid-friendly alternative to the original series.

Parents Need to Know

Why Age 5+?

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Parent and Kid Reviews

age 5+

Based on 3 parent reviews

age 5+

Based on 2 kid reviews

What's the Story?

TOM AND JERRY KIDS SHOW, a 1990s spin-off of the original MGM Tom and Jerry series, explores the earlier life and antics of the popular cat-and-mouse duo. With a few added characters -- such as father-son dog duo Droopy and Dripple -- this offshoot provides a calmer approach to the mad chases everyone remembers from the first series.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say ( 3 ):
Kids say ( 2 ):

Although Tom and Jerry Kids Show isn't educational in the slightest, it's extremely entertaining, and kids in the K-3 age bracket will probably enjoy it. Even though there's minor violence and innuendo, it's extremely slight compared to the original series.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about how to make friends, rather than foes. What are some alternatives to fighting with someone? How can people work through their differences? What should you do if someone tries to start a fight with you?

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