wturri78
Puritan Board Freshman
Hi!
When I was growing up, I remember watching Saturday morning cartoons, mainly Looney Tunes (complete with Wile E. Coyote getting blown up, before the "violence" was taken out). I think I grew up OK. But let's face it, I'm totally out of touch with all things aimed at kids now, and mine is almost 18 mo. and is suddenly taking an interest in the flickering images on the TV. Anyway, we visited my cousin last month who has a 20-mo. old girl who has suddenly become obsessed with Barney after some other kid came over with a DVD. Now I'm paniced that my kid could get hooked on that junk. In my humble opinion, Barney is the epitome of liberal children's psychology. I got in trouble about 15 years ago in high school for calling him a "Big Purple Pedophile" in class. And I stand by it!
Anyway, are there any shows that you all think are good or OK for kids to watch? I read an article somewhere saying it's better for parents to introduce books, TV shows, etc. that they want their kids to watch rather than waiting for them to discover something that might not be good. About the only character he seems to recognize so far is Clifford the big red dog, and I haven't found anything to object to there--basic "share your toys" platitudes but cute anyway.
What about the "Christian" kids shows? Veggie Tales have been popular for ages now--is that good stuff? Most of what I see in the Christian bookstores looks like cheap knock-offs of the regular kid's shows. Any recommendations for stuff that he can learn from and maybe pick up some reinforcement of Christian morality at a minimum? Any shows you all specifically avoid and refuse to let into the house? (So far Barney and Teletubbies top my list--and the Wiggles frighten me, to be honest...)
Thanks!
ps. When he's older, it's Pixar all the way. Because I want to watch them all again
When I was growing up, I remember watching Saturday morning cartoons, mainly Looney Tunes (complete with Wile E. Coyote getting blown up, before the "violence" was taken out). I think I grew up OK. But let's face it, I'm totally out of touch with all things aimed at kids now, and mine is almost 18 mo. and is suddenly taking an interest in the flickering images on the TV. Anyway, we visited my cousin last month who has a 20-mo. old girl who has suddenly become obsessed with Barney after some other kid came over with a DVD. Now I'm paniced that my kid could get hooked on that junk. In my humble opinion, Barney is the epitome of liberal children's psychology. I got in trouble about 15 years ago in high school for calling him a "Big Purple Pedophile" in class. And I stand by it!
Anyway, are there any shows that you all think are good or OK for kids to watch? I read an article somewhere saying it's better for parents to introduce books, TV shows, etc. that they want their kids to watch rather than waiting for them to discover something that might not be good. About the only character he seems to recognize so far is Clifford the big red dog, and I haven't found anything to object to there--basic "share your toys" platitudes but cute anyway.
What about the "Christian" kids shows? Veggie Tales have been popular for ages now--is that good stuff? Most of what I see in the Christian bookstores looks like cheap knock-offs of the regular kid's shows. Any recommendations for stuff that he can learn from and maybe pick up some reinforcement of Christian morality at a minimum? Any shows you all specifically avoid and refuse to let into the house? (So far Barney and Teletubbies top my list--and the Wiggles frighten me, to be honest...)
Thanks!
ps. When he's older, it's Pixar all the way. Because I want to watch them all again