Cartoons as the most favorite programs of children are among the programs that young children experience from the very beginning of their lives on a consistent basis. Due to the pervasiveness of cartoons in children’s lives, their influence on children has been examined in terms of many aspects, such as violence, change in play themes and messages conveyed. Violence in general children programs and in cartoons was found. An increase in children’s choice of super–hero themes in their play is an indication of cartoons’ influence, which was reported as a growing concern by teachers and parents