Children's show or family show?

[Plonkett 341]

I love this show, but I'm having a hard time thinking whether this is just a children's show or a family show that's made for everyone. What of the two do you feel it is?

[碇 シンジン 27,427]

I love this kind of shows =) I feel this is the kind of show that can glue families bonds deeper together =) something that people all ages can enjoy together =) These kind of activities are a rarity these days I would  say. But the moments that families share together watching the episodes are special.

 

that is why I would call this a family show 

[Namename. 275]

Family show. It is even described as that genre, and people just immediately see it as a children's show simply because of the art. I mean, if so many people varying to my age to my father's age enjoy it, gotta put it down as that.

[MysticShine 529]

I love this show, but I'm having a hard time thinking whether this is just a children's show or a family show that's made for everyone. What of the two do you feel it is?

A family show that's made for everyone. Don't listen to what Hasbro says, they're full of crap.

[J.R. 3,182]

Well considering stuff like this:

To me this is definitely a family oriented show.

[Green Precision 421]

Well considering stuff like this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67GXh2JcBBs

To me this is definitely a family oriented show.

 

Its jokes like these that do make it more of a family-show.

 

Not to mention awesome animation and crazy finales that sometimes bring feels.

Edited February 21, 2015 by MrTrevorrMC

[TheJLeeTeam 914]

I would say family show because it's not too obnoxious that parents would find immature.

[The Peculiar Derp 193]

I think it's a family show. What kind of parents hate colorful, taking ponies? And it's not extremely kiddy, and they don't talk down on you. There's something in it for everyone.

 

Well considering stuff like this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67GXh2JcBBs

To me this is definitely a family oriented show.

And yes, little references and jokes that only the grown-ups will get are a sure sign of it being a family show!

[Dulset Tarn 441]

Lauren Faust specifically made it as a family show, and has said so specifically. That's the biggest reason it's not like the other generations.

[Dark Horse 12,799]

Of course its a family show. Children's shows are a pain to sit through if your any older then say 7..

 

There are plenty of subtle nods and jokes that give older viewers a chuckle too, the producers know who are watching.

[Pastel 7,627]

It's definitely a family show, do you know what does a kids show look like? It's different, there's no action, the characters talk slowly etc.

Edited February 21, 2015 by Blobulle

[Mothra 540]

Even though the show was started to appeal to kids, it's definitely developed into a family show past season 1, and even season 1 was pretty high quality for what some would call a 'childrens' show

[Cosmik Vek 764]

IMO, I can confirm that it's a family show, because of all the pop culture references that lurks in the show and it is what makes this for everyone without even people realising it.

[Dark Qiviut 22,173]

Without a doubt, a family show. Faust confirmed that by critiquing the kind of pandering that plagues feminine shows and supporting the adult brony fandom, and there are several well-done references and morals in the show that transcend its base demographic. Objectively good TV has no demographic, and FIM and the brony fandom prove that.

Edited February 21, 2015 by Old King Q

[_GLaDOS_ 102]

I would call it a family show. Only because most of my family members are bronies, and when they visit we would watch episodes and discuss. And we would sometimes have trivia matches.

[The Fiery Brony 32]

It's a family show for all ages.

[Shanks 10,811]

Family show, Lauren Faust did have young children in mind but said on many occasions they weren't the only people she had in mind. She said she also had parents including male parents and others in mind. Since season 3 and season 4 some darker and more mature themes have been included in the show that may not have been included if the brony fanbase did not exist. The youngsters haven't been forgotten of course but there is a lot of evidence in the show that the creators have noticed the expanded audience and are trying to keep that balance of the younger and older fans.

[Odyssey 5,713]

It's a family show. And it shows, considering the dark themes of the later seasons, as well as the abundance of pop culture references. I think that it was rather clever that MLP:FiM's target audience is for everyone, considering the slice-of-life themes and how most of these morals are helpful to everyone.

 

Really, the reason it is mistaken as a children's show is how Hasbro advertises it, with all of the gaudy pink hearts and whatnot. Another reason is because of some of the previous generations (G3.5 especially), but thankfully MLP:FiM defies all of these generalisations by not relying on stereotypes.

[gamecubeguy214 2,511]

A mature show. Way to much violence, and in Super Speedy Cider Squeezy 6000, suggestive content and alcohol reference.

[Splashee 28,537]

On 2/21/2015 at 9:42 PM, vgmaster9 said:

What of the two do you feel it is?

I think it is a children's show. And that's what makes it so unique, that is is made for children, but grown-ups like it too.

 

A family show is more like The Simpsons. No one is asking any questions. There is nothing special about watching it.

[Paleopony 690]

It's both to me. It was originally made for children but there are also references and jokes that adults can enjoy.

[JMTV99 1,348]

It's still a children's show, first and foremost. However, it did have a lot of clever jokes and references that everybody can enjoy.

[Misty Shadow 7,084]

Both to me, a children's show that has something to entertain a kid's older relatives too. 

[Tom Gallagher 33,521]

Family show. If I can watch it with a family member without them thinking I'm crazy, I think it succeeds in being a family show.

[Sonic Shimmer 4,116]

Is there a difference between the two?