A friend told me they're for grownups, but my kids have been watching for over a year now. I think the damage is done. My kids are 10 & 12, how bad could they be, they're on Cartoon Network!
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Just because it's on Cartoon Network doesn't mean it's OK for kids. In fact, Cartoon Network has a lineup they call 'Adult Swim - and those cartoons are intended for much more mature audiences. I know I've seen Inuyasha and Full Metal Alchemist on Adult Swim lineups...I'd rate Inuyasha as somewhat to fairly violent (they go around killing demons, and there is a love story, too)...Full Metal Alchemist is pretty violent for sure. I'm not familiar with YuYu Hakusho, though. \n\nI'd definitely say that anything on Adult Swim should be checked out before you let your kids watch it. They set those cartoons up so that they're on pretty late and they make sure they advertise heavily that these cartoons aren't meant for younger kids.\n\nSince your kids have been watching for those cartoons for a year, maybe you could sit down and talk them about the cartoons - find out what they like about them. And watch a couple episodes with them. \n\nJust brace yourself...Inyuyasha and Full Metal Alchemist both have pretty extensive backstories that have to be memorized before the episodes make a whole lot of sense. Your kids will likely very enthusiastically tell you all about all the characters and I promise it will be confusing as all heck. These cartoons are a LOT like soap operas that have been on for years and years...everybody has a story and everybody's story is both important, complex, and intricately entwined in the broad plot of the series.\n\nBut it'll be a good conversation to have. You'll know what attracts your kids to these cartoons when you're done - whether it's the violence, the humor, the slapstick, the love story, or just the interesting animation.\n\nSeriously, though - remember about Adult Swim...some of those cartoons are absolutely rauchy! (I'm not knocking them, I love Adult Swim, but it's not for little kids.)
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The kids on that show have lead a life of excess and permissiveness. That they're a bunch of screwups should come as no surprise to anyone. If you don't want to do the time, don't do the crime. Spoiled brats.
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Here,Here. T.V. sucks. There isn't anything good to watch anymore. Nothing but sex, violence and garbage, I don't want my 5 year old looking at that crap.
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of course its all fake/ choreographed, but the kids will never know the difference...they will love seeing their fav characters live, the only thing I would warn is about the fans in the audience, they get kind of crazy, and your kids are  bound to hear cursing etc... so I don't know how old your kids are , but I would not take them if they are under 13.
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Both my kids watch CBBC and Cbeebies. My oldest is 6 and he knows he's too big for Cbeebies but he still likes to watch it! My other son is not 1 yet so he will watch anything!
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it is a very odd show.  What ever happened to just watching Seasemy Street?  I think those teletubbies are evil minions...Barney is harmless...a wirdo also with a nerdy voice, but harmless either way.  I just hope my kids don't pick up that goofy speach impedimant that Barney has...\n\nThey're making Cookie monster into a pansy also...he is now a Fruit Monster...he is supposed to go crazy over bannanas now instead of cookies.  What a joke!
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I agree but I think the networks feel they are keeping up with times. It is sad to think that my kids today will never get to experience the classic cartoons of the past.
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Well I'm 29,drink,and watch cartoons.Nothing better than The Simpsons.Check out all 7 seasons released on DVD.Also Family guy is great.Seasons 1,2,and 3 available on DVD.
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It's not that bad, really, I've been through it before and its not as bad as you think. They're just gonna show you a video and talk about some changes that are gonna happen to you. Don't worry so much about it. Oh, and they usually seperate the boys and the girls, makes it easier!\n\nHope this helps. :)
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Personally, what is wrong with battling pokemon? Next thing you know they'll be against everything from eating meat to G.I. Joe! \n\nAnother thing. There are way too many battling kids shows for them to ban. Digimon, Yugi-oh, even a movie the parents might like such as Troy they may try to ban. So let them get in trouble with Nintendo. They'll regret it.
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Nah,I don't think so.I think it's for boys and girls.Besides,I watched Power Rangers Wild Force and Power Rangers Ninja Storm before.
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No way!  Cartoons are no way just for kids any more.  Some cartoons are catered to adults like: Darwn together, South Park, and many others.  \n\nYou are right that the craft of making cartoons goes unnoticed.  Tell them to go see Nemo, Shriek or somehting new that I haven't hurd of and ask them if they can't find the beauty in those illustrations.  \n\nCartoons also have "secret" jokes put in just for adults.  There is no way a kid would get that joke unless he's/she's got serious issues.\n\nHope that helps you!  Cartoons Rule!
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I agree and disagree with the use above I would have taken my kids without checking that yahoo's movie list ( half I hardly agree with ) if a local dj had not pointed out how horrible it really is.... then I looked it up. I will not take my kids to see that. It seems like the old bait and switch. Lure the kiddies to beg mommy and daddy to see a cute penguin movie then BAM nothing like you expect.\nI am glad someone else noticed it for the garbage it is.\n\noh and the first user.. we should not GET OVER IT as you said this is a movie advertised for children not adults. If it was marketed as a adult movie then it would be fine.
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I just looked it up, on the net, its much, much, much ado about nothing.  God can handle it himself, I wouldn,t worry about what Jerry Falwell says, some of the cartoons were in the 12 yr old range anyway, God know doubt has better things to do, he isn,t slipping around looking for comics to zap. Anyway blessed our we who can laugh at ourselves For we shall never cease to be amused.  \n\nBlubla
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Because there cartoons, who doesn't like a good cartoon. shows like Phil and Raven aren't the same, there boring and trysto hard to relate to "a teen's real life".\n\nAnd don't come in cute Accessories and clothes..LOL
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Well, I'm 24 and have never been into wrestling. I soon realised that it was all choreographed acting, and switched off. My brother was into it for a while, but grew out of it (No offence intended).\n\nThe way I see it, Each to their own. I don't like it, but I have a few Army mates who love it. They'e older than me!\n\nI'm still into the 1980's Transformers. I've got all of the DVD's and a few of the figures on display in my flat.\n\nI love kid's tv on the weekend, including Spongebob etc and I have no sprogs to blame this on! (It's on for my son... Honest!)\n\nGuess I'm a bit sad too  ;-D
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Although we live in the free country ,I totally support government intervene if too much sex or violence on TV.As parents,we can not watch or follow our kids 24 hours a day ,except throw the TV away.They have so many chances to learn bad things from those program ,movie and show.