So here's a topic.
Children's TV. These days, most parent's are becoming worse and worse as parents. They stick a device in front of their kids, while they go out boozing with their friends (a bit of an exaggeration, but unfortunately true in many cases). And they wonder why their kids end up being less than average at everything.
Of course, kids being kids, they are enraptured by this magical box that plays sounds and has pretty colours. Do they absorb the moral messages? I doubt it. Maybe past a certain age, where they possess a more refined concept of language recognition.
But for the most part, when kids watch TV, this is EXACTLY what they look like.
These picture are literally of kids watching TV, nothing else.
Now, onto an example of a children's TV show, one which has got me thinking about what they are portraying.
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EVERY KID'S FAVOURITE SHOW! ARTHUR! WHOOOOO!
I remember watching this many, many years ago. I thought nothing of it, there were pretty good moral messages in every episode.
However. All the people are animals. Literally animals. Rabbits, monkeys, bulldogs, aardvarks, rats, mice, deer, chihuahua's etc. And every adult "animal" sticks to, and marries it's own kind. How messed up is that? Is it indoctrinating the fact that people should stick to their own groups and ethnicities? That one should look at appearance first, personality second? Does it embed the idea of racial segregation?
Here's what i think parenting should be like. I have no kids of my own, but witnessed many. And was one, at some point. The spectator sees more of the game.
First, maternity and paternity leave should be equal. Mum raises the foetus for 9 months, and then has to take care of the child. Fair enough. So, what? The father didn't take any part? Is the child not also the father's? Shouldn't the father do everything they can to help their spouse raise a child properly? This doesn't mean they go to work to continue to make money. They should have equal paid time off. Max 2 kids. If you're irresponsible, and have way too many human parasites, then you don't get time off. Going off on a tangent, sorry.
Staying true to the topic, i think that children should only watch television when they can formulate thoughts into simple sentences. Age 3+. And, very limited television. The child must report back to a parent, and discuss what they saw. What did it mean? Why is it important? Can i play with a stick and some mud now? (hah, who am i kidding. Kids these days don't go out. They're stuck in bubbles)
What do you guys think? I'd appreciate comments from Nexians who are parents.
Children's TV. These days, most parent's are becoming worse and worse as parents. They stick a device in front of their kids, while they go out boozing with their friends (a bit of an exaggeration, but unfortunately true in many cases). And they wonder why their kids end up being less than average at everything.
Of course, kids being kids, they are enraptured by this magical box that plays sounds and has pretty colours. Do they absorb the moral messages? I doubt it. Maybe past a certain age, where they possess a more refined concept of language recognition.
But for the most part, when kids watch TV, this is EXACTLY what they look like.
These picture are literally of kids watching TV, nothing else.
Now, onto an example of a children's TV show, one which has got me thinking about what they are portraying.
[youtube]
EVERY KID'S FAVOURITE SHOW! ARTHUR! WHOOOOO!
I remember watching this many, many years ago. I thought nothing of it, there were pretty good moral messages in every episode.
However. All the people are animals. Literally animals. Rabbits, monkeys, bulldogs, aardvarks, rats, mice, deer, chihuahua's etc. And every adult "animal" sticks to, and marries it's own kind. How messed up is that? Is it indoctrinating the fact that people should stick to their own groups and ethnicities? That one should look at appearance first, personality second? Does it embed the idea of racial segregation?
Here's what i think parenting should be like. I have no kids of my own, but witnessed many. And was one, at some point. The spectator sees more of the game.
First, maternity and paternity leave should be equal. Mum raises the foetus for 9 months, and then has to take care of the child. Fair enough. So, what? The father didn't take any part? Is the child not also the father's? Shouldn't the father do everything they can to help their spouse raise a child properly? This doesn't mean they go to work to continue to make money. They should have equal paid time off. Max 2 kids. If you're irresponsible, and have way too many human parasites, then you don't get time off. Going off on a tangent, sorry.
Staying true to the topic, i think that children should only watch television when they can formulate thoughts into simple sentences. Age 3+. And, very limited television. The child must report back to a parent, and discuss what they saw. What did it mean? Why is it important? Can i play with a stick and some mud now? (hah, who am i kidding. Kids these days don't go out. They're stuck in bubbles)
What do you guys think? I'd appreciate comments from Nexians who are parents.