Phineas and Ferb are unique among TV cartoons in that they praise children's ingenuity and resourcefulness while respecting the dignity and wisdom of parents. People on P & F do, in fact, get along. The parents have a working connection (something that used to be known as a "happy marriage"). There are lots of examples of this in the show: Dan and Jane Foster build an atomic engine out of ordinary materials; Perry the Platypus acts as a pet for young Jennifer Love-Bug and helps her find her way back to her family after being kidnapped by scientists. These are not characters who exist solely to provide jokes for adults. They have depth and complexity that appeal to kids of any age. Phineas and Ferb is perfect for families because there are no foul words, no violence, no sexual innuendos. Even the word "cartoon" isn't used very often!