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The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder

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Stephanie Snyder By Stephanie Snyder , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 10+

Life lessons and lots of laughs in star-studded reboot.

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Parent and Kid Reviews

age 10+

Based on 12 parent reviews

age 12+

Tequila and innuendos

With the first 5 minutes, I was feeling uncomfortable with my child watching this show. I grew up watching the proud family, but the first scene Penny wakes up and is noticing her larger chest and bottom. After that initial scene Oscar goes on to calling names like "idiot" and Suga Mama comes back from a trip. When the bag man is dropping off her belongings he says "Thank God for tequila." The references are too much for my eight year old.
age 6+

This show is important

Let me preface this by saying there are innuendos in this show, some sex jokes some alcohol refrences. It's like Hey Arnold in that aspect. They will go over kid's head. What won't go over kids heads is the material taught in the show. It tackles the LGBT community, Racism, Fomo, Tech all in a developmentally appropriate way. This show is what the world needs right now and I highly encourage you to let your children watch it.

What's the Story?

In THE PROUD FAMILY: LOUDER AND PROUDER, years have passed since we last saw The Proud Family, and Penny Proud (Kyla Pratt) is all grown up -- literally! She's gained inches in height, a bustline, and a backside to match. She and her friends are all facing changes to their appearances and experiences, and viewers get to see how they handle it all -- from dating to responsibly using social media to lifting their voices for good and remaining true to themselves.

Oscar Proud (Tommy Davidson) is on a mission to protect Penny as she navigates teenagehood, though his methods are suffocating (like insisting that Penny wear military gear to school to cover up her curves). Trudy (Paula Jai Parker), expanding her veterinary career with a pet ambulance, encourages dialogue and relationship building to guide Penny through her teenage years (and at just the right moments, her words of wisdom are exactly what Penny needs). As usual, Suga Mama inserts her comical commentary on everything going on with the family. Through it all, Penny comes of age with her friends and family by her side.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
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Disney+ just got even better with this authentic, relevant, and seriously amusing reboot. The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder will provoke heartwarming nostalgia for parents who grew up on Penny Proud and her friends and family, while inspiring a new generation with life lessons sprinkled with hilarity (as opposed to after-school special sappiness). The consistent animation style, the hip-hop and R&B soundtrack, and the modern-day slang and jargon maintain the vibe of the show and solidify its authenticity. Yes, stereotypes abound, but they compel viewers to reflect on what they believe and to have the discussions as a family about people's experiences and the world around us. Like its predecessor, The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder offers the representation that was lacking for so long in television, specifically in cartoons -- displaying a Black family in all of its animated realness, for the world to root for.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about representation in The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder. Why is representation important on television? How does The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder master representation? In what ways does the show provide viewers with windows (a look into the lives of identities that may be different) and mirrors (the opportunity to see themselves reflected)?

  • Why is this show one that the whole family can enjoy? What is entertaining for parents? What is entertaining for teens? What is entertaining for kids?

  • What does Penny learn in this episode? Why is this lesson important? How can you apply this lesson?

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