Comments on: Why Does Our Culture Think Kids Are Stupid?

By: Condo Blues

Condo Blues — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:29:01 +0000

I remember someone telling me that the only way to “get” Teletubbies was to either be an infant or be on drugs. I tested the theory when I had my wisdom teeth out and was on painkillers. I didn’t get Teletubbies and the baby sun face creeped me out. When I was off painkillers I watched the show again. I still didn’t get it and that time the baby sun face really, really, really creeped me out!

PS: I want to buy Elmo a box of pronouns.

By: Kim

Kim — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 04:52:05 +0000

Oooohhh….don’t get me started! Why the mindless drivel? Because it’s easy. So many parents will plop their kids down in front of anything that keeps them quiet and happy. Programmers, producers, etc., don’t need to go out of their way for intelligent shows. Then, you take kids whose parents bother to challenge them a bit with experiences, books, programming that is on par or just above their understanding and those children wind up standing out. Everything is so dumbed down these days. Sure, my kid will eat up Sponge Bob…but, how much better is it for me to look for something on Animal Planet or Discovery? Oh, but that takes time. Also, everyone wants their kid on the bandwagon. It’s like when 3,4 and 5 year olds are watching Hannah Montana or Zack and Cody, and then are surprised when their five-year-old acts like she’s fourteen.
But, the fact of the matter is that there are good television programs, movies, and internet sites for kids that will give them something more than drivel. It just takes time to look for it. Some parents aren’t willing to do that.

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 17:23:36 +0000

Mize, thanks for the suggestions! My son will be absolutely tickled that someone from Portugal gave him some suggestions!!

I agree, some kids movies are very good, like The Incredibles (although that seemed a tad mature) and some Pixar movies. But a whole lot of TV is full of mindless, drooling drivel. I’m just amazed at what we tolerate *just because* it’s on TV.

Hi Kayla, and thanks for visiting! Wow cool I am glad you found me, but I have never blogged about esopageal atresia. Did Google send you here about that?? Weird! I wish Google would send me some Page Rank…

By: kayla

kayla — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 03:51:52 +0000

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By: Mizé

Mizé — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 03:44:50 +0000

Hi.
You soon has good taste, I love guitar too, specially Portuguese Have you ever heard “Carlos Paredes”? Check it out on youtube, you´ll probably find it.
This post remembered the endless time my daughter (when baby) used to spend watching teletubies. I got so sick of the music that even today I hate it, lol.
I grew up with Mafalda from Quino, Mónica BD from Brasil, Disney, the super heros (my favorite was Hulk). I agree, Simpsons , Spongebob, etc aren´t very smart.
I went to the cinema with my daughter to watch Ratatouile, Story of a Bee and Shreck and let me confess: I enjoyed this movies alot and we had a great time.
A good weekend.
Cheers.