Where are Max and Ruby's Mom and Dad? Am I the only one bothered by this?

I haven't seen that show, but there are a lot of kids shows without parents. I think that they leave the parents out because the kids can relate better to the children in the show. Disney has been doing it for years.

I have thought the same thing!! Where are their parents?!?!

Farmer McGregor got them....Have you ever wondered where the parents for all the kids in Charlie Brown were?? So many shows like this..kids..no parents..but they are just cartoons and unless your kids ask...don't worry about it..

I ALWAYS wonder that! And why the Berenstein Bears have names like mama papa and sister and brother but the other bears have real names?LOL doesn't that get confusing when they are in large groups. "mama?" and 10 bears say"yess?". Also why does Dora's mom let her wander around by herself like that? And what is she doin trick or treating that late at night BY HERSELF..with a monkey;)

I had noticed that too after my kids had started watching that show. I was slightly bothered at the fact that Ruby was taking care of Max but the show is cute so the kids watch it. I really don't police what they watch too much. If it comes on Noggin in the morning they can watch it.

My toddler watched that show for about 2 weeks. I also "verify" his shows before they are actually "allowed". Needless to say, this became an unacceptable show- because I realized the same thing. It wasn't necessarily that there were no parents that bothered me. Plenty of shows dont incorporate that into shows, as a previous poster noted. But what did bother me - was that the child had all the responsibility. I agree, she cooks, cleans, etc. I do not agree with that image. I think these days children grow up to fast, I'm certainly not going to have my child LEARNING how to grow up quicker.

i wondered about that myself and have actually had this discussion with my mom.

Lots of kids shows have a serious lack of parenting. I guess kids don't want to watch grownups in their TV shows.

My daughter loved this show. I think it is weird that you never see their parents either. I couldn't stand the show and told her no more max and ruby.. LOl

I have also wondered and pondered that question. But then I see other shows like mazy and Maggie and the furocious beast. But they are kids and it's cute as long as it's not teaching them bad things then I generally say it's ok. Noggin is geared toward kids and parents but on Nick I have to watch my kids watch I've banned Ned's declassified in my house first and my grams house because they were pulling down eachother's pants from the one episode and said it was a game they learned from that show .. I had to explain to them that no that it's not a game and it's rude. I had banned it here and didn't know that they were watching it at my grams until this episode happened so I talk to my gram and we decided it was best to stop letting them watch it anywhere. LOL!!! But Max and ruby not having parents didn't bother me as much. It does teach the child a lot of responsibility that I don't condone.. Like the child cooking. I wouldn't let my child cook without supervision at all and they would be my helper only if they wanted to. But if I sat down and look at every show my child watched I would be able to have a list of things that bothered me with each show. Like I said as long as they don't teach them naughty things then I'm ok with it.

OH MY GOD- Since I have been watching Max and Ruby with my 5 yr old twin daughters, that is all I think about, is where is the parents? Once there was a scene with a family photo behind the couch, but I could not tell if it was the grandmother and grandfather or parents. This is driving me crazy. I have asked everyone I know that have children and watch the show, but noone seems to know the answer, and then tells me "i've never even thought about it". I am so glad that you are understanding how I feel about this, and I am going to try to find out the answer. Thanks, Nikki Burnes nikkiburnes@charter.net

January 2009 Ruby and max do have parents! A portrait of them is hanging on the wall in there home. Also, they are portrayed in "Max's birthday" and "Louis's secret". Also, the grandmother is shown quite often. If you would like more info go to www.wikepedia.com and type in ruby and Max. Best to you all p.s. read the books....then watch the show:-)

Yes. This really irritates me..lol. My sister and i have kids and we can not figure out why they dont have parents. If anyone finds out let me know please.lol

OMG it's driving me crazy too!!! My son thinks Ruby s his mom LOL

I have wondering about that too - my son has asked me where Max's Mommy is but Ruby sure is a good big sister!!! esp w/ the little troublemaker Max!