Recently, Ethan has developed a fascination with the Boomerang channel from Cartoon Network - it houses the classics, like
Thundarr the Barbarian, Smurfs, Yogi Bear, Quick Draw
McGraw,
Hong Kong Phooey, Dino Boy, Tom and Jerry,
Scooby Doo, and now the
Powerpuff Girls. I understand a 4 year-old getting into Tom and Jerry and
Scooby Doo, but not really getting the
Powerpuff thing. This cartoon doesn't bother me as much because there is always a good lesson to learn and the girls are good forces. I usually watch TV with him, so I know what is going on and what influences he has. There is one character, which I find interesting and ee
ry. "Him". He's a character sketched much like the devil. H
e can morph from his original to very big and scary. In every episode he is in, his voice is very calm and he conducts evil in very subtle ways... for example, one episode, he gave the children candy. He was mocked by the other
villains but he said "why not give them a lifetime of pain in cavities". This is a concept, the devil, that I think is not so obvious in other shows. It kind of creeps me out, but at the same time... don't our kids need to know that evil can be everywhere or anywhere and even in the little things? And that you can be easily tricked or influenced by the wrong examples? I mean, I'm just saying.
Recently, Ethan has developed a fascination with the Boomerang channel from Cartoon Network - it houses the classics, like Thundarr the Barbarian, Smurfs, Yogi Bear, Quick Draw McGraw, Hong Kong Phooey, Dino Boy, Tom and Jerry, Scooby Doo, and now the Powerpuff Girls. I understand a 4 year-old getting into Tom and Jerry and Scooby Doo, but not really getting the Powerpuff thing. This cartoon doesn't bother me as much because there is always a good lesson to learn and the girls are good forces. I usually watch TV with him, so I know what is going on and what influences he has. There is one character, which I find interesting and eery. "Him". He's a character sketched much like the devil. H
e can morph from his original to very big and scary. In every episode he is in, his voice is very calm and he conducts evil in very subtle ways... for example, one episode, he gave the children candy. He was mocked by the other villains but he said "why not give them a lifetime of pain in cavities". This is a concept, the devil, that I think is not so obvious in other shows. It kind of creeps me out, but at the same time... don't our kids need to know that evil can be everywhere or anywhere and even in the little things? And that you can be easily tricked or influenced by the wrong examples? I mean, I'm just saying.
3 comments:
I HATE that character! Totally gives me the creeps. Ick. LOL
You are wonderful parents. Ethan is so lucky to have you as his Mom. I always knew motherhood would suit you. Its so much fun to watch you in action. Love ya.
tori, you are so cute. I love reading your blog. I was trying to tell you that Dustin doesn't help me blog anymore. I need to get a little smarter. I love everything about you and your family. Keep up the good work.
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