Yeah, so it's 'concerning', but it woudln't be hilarious if it was all good and proper.
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South Park
(Rated TV-MA, Comedy, Starring Isaac Hayes, Matt Stone, Trey Parker, Where to watch: UPN, Comedy Central, DVD, Online)
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Is it age appropriate?
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Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 15. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Outrageous humor with a message. NOT for kids.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 15–18
What to watch out for
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What Parents Need to Know
About South Park
Parents need to know that this show, while animated, isn't meant for kids. There's constant swearing, cartoon violence, potty humor, jokes about sexuality, and mocking of authority figures. One character is made fun of for being physically and developmentally disabled, another for his weight. One of the main characters dies in each episode. People of every race, class, gender, religion, and credo are parodied, albeit usually with the intent of proving a point against hypocrisy and political correctness. Episodes aired in syndication have been edited for content to meet network broadcasting standards.
Read our full review by Marjorie Kase
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Negative role models
- I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Negative role models
This show is freaking wonderful. There is explicit violence and sex at times, but it's all done in a ridiculously funny and cartoonish way. It takes a degree of maturity to understand the complex satire. That is why this show is good for kids fifteen and up. There's more to the humor than "Oh my god! They killed Kenny!" You just have to look past the stupid humor (although the stupid humor is pretty funny too). Give it a try, just make sure you know what you're getting into.
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
FUNNY
This show is off-the-wall, funny as hell, almost too good to be true, hilarious, and also totally insulting, racist and gross at times.
- I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it
hilarous and raunchy cartoon!
I can see why this could be deemed innapropriate
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
- My highlights are:
its a cartoon
love it my kid watches it
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Ratings at a Glance
| 64% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
| 64% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
| 36% | of parents don't feel there are good role models |
| 29% | of parents don't think the messages are positive |
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