I meant because the plots can be too confusing for a 6-year old. To my knowledge, Bleach and FMA can get pretty creepy and gory at times too. I haven't watched Kekkaishi a lot, but it looks okay to me from the first episode.Kopikatsu said:
Poll: Should a 6 yr old be watching King of the Hill or adultswim at all?
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Actually, I was not over reacting at all. I know what I was allowed watching growing up, and what I wasn't. I wasn't sure where everyone else stood. I wasn't saying there's anything wrong with the show. Just wasn't sure what parents allow their kids to watch these days, including my aunt nad uncle.Glademaster said:
There was actually one episode in which Hank befriends a prostitute, eventually inadvertently becomes her pimp, and they spend the majority of the show trying to get her away from her real pimp. There was also an episode where Peggy finds that Arlen was originally a place where there were a ton of whores and eventually she turned it into sort of a sex-filled tourist stop. There was another where Hank had like wet dreams about Dale's wife, Nancy, and one that was almost entirely based on Luanne losing her virginity... twice. There was one episode where Bobby accidentally builds a meth lab and one where the main lesson was anger can be a good problem solver. I'm sure I could think of more if you really want to hear them.deserteagleeye said:
Now, I'm a pretty big fan of King of the Hill. There are a couple of episodes that have... less than appropriate content for young children. However, the good definitely outweighs the bad. Hank Hill is definitely one of the most respectable cartoon characters out there and a lot of the time the lessons that are taught can actually be very helpful and relevant. He is definitely better off watching King of the Hill and actually getting something out of it than wasting his time with other, crappy cartoons specifically made for children. Yeah, he's 6 years old and probably won't get it at the time, but my way of thinking is this. Even if he doesn't completely "get" it right now, he'll probably look back at some point in the future and remember King of the Hill, and subconsciously or not, remember one of the better lessons from the show. And if he starts watching it now, chances are he'll go back and watch it later when he actually does understand what they're trying to say.
TL;DR, King of the Hill is a positive show and although it's not specifically aimed at children, it's probably better for him to watch than Chowder or whatever nonsense is being played that are supposed to be children's shows. King of the Hill is a show for everyone.
And if you still think that the swearing (although very little swearing, especially when you compare it to shows like Family Guy) is a bit too much, tell him to watch Time Squad. That show is what got me interested in history.
I haven't seen King of the Hill for many years, but as I recall it was a pretty mild show, wasn't it?
Still, I believe a six year old of way to young to understand the jokes so there's little point in him watching it anyway.
Still, I believe a six year old of way to young to understand the jokes so there's little point in him watching it anyway.
Other: Depends on the parent.
I wouldn't want my six year old (don't have one but if I did) to watch some of the shows but American Dad and King of the Hill are fine. Aside from that there are some shows I wouldn't let them watch and some episodes I wouldn't.
But a good parent will make sure a kid knows right and wrong and will understand that they shouldn't do some things. so it depends on the parent.
I wouldn't want my six year old (don't have one but if I did) to watch some of the shows but American Dad and King of the Hill are fine. Aside from that there are some shows I wouldn't let them watch and some episodes I wouldn't.
But a good parent will make sure a kid knows right and wrong and will understand that they shouldn't do some things. so it depends on the parent.
I voted No only because that kid of age would not understand certain jokes in the show and other aspect to it.
However ignoring that King of the Hill isn't that bad for a kid to expose to since that are many other worse shows for a kid to watch (espically if there is a lot of violences in that show).
However ignoring that King of the Hill isn't that bad for a kid to expose to since that are many other worse shows for a kid to watch (espically if there is a lot of violences in that show).
Well from the sounds of it you sounded like you over reacted or are oldish if your parents though KotH is too much. Then I won't tell your parents how to parent I'm sure they did a fine job.sassafrasses said:
King of the Hill, specifically, is pretty tame compared to most adult-oriented cartoons. Other shows on Adult Swim, though, are definitely a lot more objectionable in places, and with those it'll depend heavily on the specific episode and the mental maturity of the child. Personally, I hardly even remember a time where I couldn't watch things like South Park (not on Adult Swim, I know, but AS didn't exist when I was six) and suffer no ill effects. Other kids might not be able to handle it, though, and I doubt even I could have sat through the Bigger Longer and Uncut movie as a six-year-old.
I'm in my 20s but that doesn't matter. I wasn't the one babysitting, and I know for the majority what he's allowed watching. My grandma doesn't let him watch iCarly for some reason... According to her, Carly and Sam are mouthy and the poor kid doesn't need to see or act that way. The kid doesn't act that way but I get where she's coming from. If he sees it enough he'll start doing it.Glademaster said:
Well there's a good cure for a mouthy child although some people would consider it child abuse as some people do take the whole smack thing too far. Some kids do need it though.sassafrasses said:
I was doing pretty much the same thing except making fun of other girls at that age. >.>Davey Woo said:
And yeah, I wouldn't be having a kid that young watching Adult Swim, and he really shouldn't be up that late! But as far as King of the Hill goes, it won't hurt him, but if he waits until he's older, he'll be able to enjoy it more.
I know I wouldn't have let my hypothetical child watch that show. I was at my stepfamily's home for dinner once and my little stepsister was watching it, and the main character meets a stranger from the internet and goes to meet him without any adults involved. And they acted like it was nothing! The main character's what, 12? Putting herself out on the internet, again without any supervision?sassafrasses said:
I'm not an "Oh the internet is EVIL" sort of person, but I firmly believe that parents should be entirely involved in childrens' online activity, and by extension, feel that childrens' programming should promote online safety.
And then, of course, the show's absolutely terrible, so my hypothetical child wouldn't be missing out on anything.
He's pretty well behaved, unlike my half brother. That kid is so hard to control.Glademaster said:
Maturity is the measure of the mind(comprehension), body(physical), and soul(respectable/ethical). Rarely do people now a days mature past 12. They might be 18->21->23->34 w/e, they still have the mind and soul of a 12 year old. If that kid understand the humor and knows better not to copy what he sees on T.V. then go ahead, let him see texas chainsaw massacure. But, if the kid is just another modern kid then no. We have enough idoits -.- .
Honestly, I would say FMA (especially the first anime) gets darker in places than Death Note ever did.deserteagleeye said:
To tell the truth, it's really up to the kid's parents what he should and should not be watching. If they both say it's okay, then it's okay.
Think of it this way: There were parents back in the 70's or 80's (don't remember which) that thought that it was okay for their kids to watch Pewee's Playhouse. Then there's the Looney Toon cartoons. There's a plethora of things in there that are almost exclusively for the eyes/ears of adults (thinking of a certain WW2 episode involving Daffy cursing in German.) But, those kids turned out a-okay, in my opinion.
Think of it this way: There were parents back in the 70's or 80's (don't remember which) that thought that it was okay for their kids to watch Pewee's Playhouse. Then there's the Looney Toon cartoons. There's a plethora of things in there that are almost exclusively for the eyes/ears of adults (thinking of a certain WW2 episode involving Daffy cursing in German.) But, those kids turned out a-okay, in my opinion.
Shouldn't the kid be in bed already? I mean when I was 6 I had a bed time at 8 or 9 regardless of what day it was. Maybe ask his mom what she thinks would be appropriate for him to watch and mention King of the Hill.
Depends on the kid and the parents. I may be biased because at that age I started watching all kinds of horror movies(Halloween, Nightmare on Elm Street, Event Horizon, The Birds, etc...), anime(I think I saw Akira for the first time at 6), the Simpsons, and some episodes of South Park.
I had some nightmares, but it was worth it
Depends on the kid and the parents. I may be biased because at that age I started watching all kinds of horror movies(Halloween, Nightmare on Elm Street, Event Horizon, The Birds, etc...), anime(I think I saw Akira for the first time at 6), the Simpsons, and some episodes of South Park.
I had some nightmares, but it was worth it