I am a fifteen-year-old who proudly watches Jake and the Never Land Pirates, and I can honestly say the show gives me hope for humanity.
Not only does it teach good lessons and morals (i.e. the initial of the Christmas special), but it's about pirates. That means that today's youth will be raised with an interest in pirates, and I for one think pirates are vastly under-appreciated.
The show itself is adorable. The characters are lovable and visually cute, and the songs are catchy. The balance between genders is nearly perfect-- it's not quite gender-neutral, which is nice and realistic, but it's...