to think The Simpsons shouldnt be on at 6pm?

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Mostly its ok, but sometimes they do have some really sexual episodes. Marge and Homer trying to get their "thang" back is one that always sticks on my mind. But there have been several episodes with bits in the have involved H&M getting down to it, or talking about doing it, or being interrupted just before they do it.

Its a cartoon and kids love cartoons and as it is on Channel 4 and Sky at teatime, you could be forgiven for thinking it would be ok for them to watch it. But it does make me uncomfortable sometimes, I have noticed that they used to say "nsuggle" but now they just say "sex" which is not something I want my little ones watching and asking about just yet! After a particularly inappropriate part of an episode I have finally banned it, much to their disgust! DH thinks I am over reacting saying its "just a cartoon" but he wouldnt let them watch South Park and that is a cartoon too!

AIBU and a prude?

yes - kids don't get that it's rude until they are old enough to understand it and south park has rude words like twat, cunt and fuck - hth x

I don't think so. That one when Homer and Marge were finding their mojo was on the other day and my 9 year old nephew was in the room. Being an addict I knew which one it was going to be, and changed the channel. I thought that was inappropriate for the time.

er,how old are your dc??

Just to say, I am not a prude about all things rude! I am happy to talk to my kids about it, and I do in an age appropriate way (and for enough money I may share with you what DS aged 5 said when I told him how the baby got in my tummy!) but I dont like having the subject forced onto us in this way.

also - there is an OFF switch on most TV's :)

gordy, SP swears are beeped - and it's not on at 6pm.

My 5 month old loves it! I don't think he'll understand the sexual stuff!

They range in age from 20 to 5, but not being a TV watcher, it has taken me several years to catch on to what was happening! I am usually in the kitchen chained to the cooker when its on. I only caught it the other day as DH was cooking because my mobility is shot atm.

yes SP is not on at 6pm because it's a show for adults :)

honestly you can watch other things - Holyoaks is on at 6:30 and over my rotting festering body would I let my kids watch it - the watershed is a guid but come on - we are the adults who make choices for our kids!

Gordy, my point is that the simpsons had adult themes too and shouldnt be on at that time if it has those themes. Just because they dont have swear words being bleeped doesnt mean it isnt adult orientated.

DH always watched it and I never really took any notice of it, as I say, its only in recent months that has come onto my radar in any way.

I think with little ones it goes over their heads. I've never seen one that I thought was inappropriate. I let dd watch it although she is only two. I've been watching it since I was young too and I dont recall ever noticing any rude bits.

Just had a thought, are the guidelines re watershed etc being ignored because the simpsons is such a huge ratings booster? Perhaps they are happy to allow inappropriate dialogue because of the millions it brings in?

well don't let your kids watch it - simple as that - mine (8,6 and 2) love it and have a whole collection sky+'d - they seem un scarred by it :)

I am not letting them watch...I did mention that! Just wondered what others opinions were.

you're not letting them watch,but your dh is?? is that right?

cos if so,he's a parent also,and his judgement was its ok. who says what you say should go??

It really isnt inappropriate for kids. South Park yes, as that was aimed at older teens or adults.. but the Simpsons is fine for kids.

So should only chldren's programmes be on before 9pm then?

Its not a kids cartoon, if youre that worried, why do you not watch what your kids do before they do? How come youve let them watch it for years without checking it?

yanbu - oldsimpsons should be on all the time, not just 6.
New simpsons can F off

children finding out that married couples have sex? shocking.

I'm a lot more disturbed by the constant barrage of sexuality--i.e., unclothed, open-mouthed womenthat is almost avoidable in tv programmes, films, ads, billboards, and magazines/newspapers on view at the corner shop.

I can handle questions about loving, married parents who are trying to rekindle their sex life.

I agree with you, I think there is a weird attitude that 'o its a cartoon, its ok for children'. I saw one episode with Marge's sister having a post coital fag and felt really uncomfortable. But my daughter loves it and I think she just switches off at the stuff that is too adult for her; she likes the slap stick, doesn't 'get' any of the adult comment.

I am sure I saw a South Park back pack for a child in one shop, which is just crazy.

I never really watched it because DH did and said it was fine and I trust him! However, the ones I have seen recently I felt were inappropriate and he thinks I am over reacting a bit but is happy to not have it on if thats how I feel. He sky + it and him and the older ones (aged 13+) watch it later.

I didnt say that only Kids programmes should be on before 9pm, but something with adult themes shouldnt be on at 6pm and touted as a family/kids cartoon!

I really really hate it & think it is absolute rubbish. Dh has somehow got dss hooked. I would love it to be on after 8pm only, it's definitely not a show for children IMO

I have banned it from dc, after they have come out with some clankers they heard on it. However there are 3 tv's in the house and the crafty buggers have been known to quietly slip in and watch it while I'm busy elsewhere.

Hmmmmm. Sex huh? That's bad. Very bad. We must protect our children at all costs from knowing about it. Start now. Don't let your guard down.