Originally posted by chronicles:
I think they are bad for children seriously, they might lead the child to believe the world is a "Barney and friends" place, a flawless war without war or poverty by singing stupid happy songs all the time and making them have fun.The world is a harsh and cold place in reality.
Hey, come on, give the kids a break will you? Just because we let kids sing along and have fun doesn't mean that we're shielding them from the realities of life.
Just because we give our children a happy childhood doesn't necessarily mean that we're pampering and shielding the kids. I grew up watching Sesame Street, and to this day, Cookie Monster is my hero. Does that mean that I can't see the world for what it truly is?
It's true that children see things in black and white. As they grow older, though, they get to learn and experience the different shades of grey that exist in the world around them. They can get to see things for exactly what they are.
Until then, let's not stunt the innocence of our kids, ok?