Adult Swim's popular animated sci-fi sitcom, Rick and Morty, is now in its ninth season.Created by Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland, this adult animated show follows the adventures of Rick Sanchez, a mad scientist, and his grandson, Morty. From interdimensional adventures to alternate realities, the grandfather-grandson duo explores the world on Rick's flying saucer.At first glance, parents might think that this animated show might be suitable for children. However, in reality, it is not. Rick and Morty was created for Cartoon Network's nighttime programming section, Adult Swim. Most episodes of Rick and Morty carry a TV-MA rating in the US, which means that it is only suitable for a mature audience (above the age of 17). The dark humor, usage of strong language, and violence are unsuitable for young minds.Here's more about itRick and Morty parents guide View this post on Instagram Instagram PostRick and Morty carries a TV-MA rating in the U.S. This means the show is unsuitable for children below the age of 17. Some episodes also carry a TV-14 rating. Thus, parents must not allow their young children to watch the series.Rick and Morty is available to stream worldwide, and the parents' guide differs across countries. For instance, in Australia, Ireland, Mexico, and Sweden, children below 15 years of age are not recommended to watch the series. So why is the animated show unsuitable for children?Rick and Morty isn't your regular animated sci-fi show for kids; it is made for adults. From dark comedy to violent sequences to strong language, the show uses these elements quite regularly, making it unsuitable for children.The show often uses mature/sexual elements. For instance, in one episode, a s*x robot gives birth. In Season 8 Episode 4, titled, The Last Temptation of Jerry, a graphic o*gy scene is shown. This Easter special episode contains strong s**ual content where a weird Easter Bunny releases pheromones, causing people to engage in intimate activities. From graphic body horror to religious satire to adult humor, the series taps into mature elements in almost every episode.The show's humour often leans towards n*dity and dark satire. Family relationships are often dysfunctional, with the characters manipulating or emotionally hurting each other. Young minds will not be able to decipher the nuances and might find such scenes confusing.Apart from that, the violence, use of disturbing imagery, and some gory sequences in the series are also unsettling for children. For example, in Season 2 Episode 9, in 'Look Who's Purging Now', it turns quite violent when a group of villagers is slaughtered graphically. Other violent scenes include Rick pulling Bird Person's gut out, Rick murdering aliens, to name a few. Many episodes include references to drug use, alcohol, and smoking, often presented in a comical way and not as a warning.Apart from that, the series also explores ideas like death, trauma, and existentialism. Some episodes also contain frightening creatures, bloody action sequences, and emotionally heavy plots that might be inappropriate for children. In conclusion, the series is better suited for older teens and adults.Here's a list of animated sci-fi content that is suitable for children:Super PetsNimonaElementalFarscapeQuantum LeapAlso Read: Rick & Morty Season 9 is hitting HBO Max much earlier than fans expectedFollow SoapCentral for more such updates.