Originally Posted By Doobie This topic is for discussion of the September 9th Disney in the Classroom column at <a href="News-ID220080.asp" target="_blank">http://LaughingPlace.com/News-ID220080.asp</a>.
Originally Posted By Mrs Nurmi Another insightful article, Lee! Fortunately, in Canada we were blessed with many wonderful children's shows, such as Mr. Dressup and the Friendly Giant. (Canadian broadcasting had quite a PBS kinda feel to it.) And, they have kept up the excellence in children's programming with shows that my kids watched like Fred Penner's Place, Under the Umbrella Tree and Dudley the Dragon (who was around BEFORE Barney, I might add... ;-) ) (Mr Dressup's show actually ran from the 60's to the 90's, so many generations got to enjoy him.) Not only that, but they contiue the kids programming into prime time with the ever popular DeGrassi series, a show about middle schoolers. I'm glad to see that Disney is entering into the frey with good kids programs. Kids do get sucked in by that big black box, and it's nice to see that it's not all...well...crap.
Originally Posted By thenurmis Very neat Lee, I like that you have shone a light on the subtle education that these and other kid shows. It's great to know that the studios are thinking about what they are "feeding " our young. An intresting thought would be what shows like "the Simpsons" "South Park" and say "Ren and Stimpy" provide as hiddin educators. Well done again on your feature, keep them coming
Originally Posted By Richard Lee, I've been meaning to tell you this but always forget. Although we have your family portrait to prove otherwise Alison thinks of you as Bear in the Big Blue House. Whenever she sees him on TV she says she can't help thinking of you. Likewise when she's reading your e.mails, she thinks of Bear. She thinks it must be that you seem to share his kind and gentle nature : ). Daniel loves Bear and both kids enjoy Rolie Polie Olie. However, as you say, its best not to let them vegetate for too long in front of the telly.
