Parents must always be aware of what their kids are watching. We are bombarded daily with shows that showcase violence, sex, greed, or even lightly put - naughtiness and trash talk. I was alarmed when my eldest son uttered the word 'stupid'. We never use the word, nor other immediate members of the family my kid interacts with. No, not from school because he's not yet attending school when I heard him say the word. Where could he have heard it if it were not from some cartoons. I only let him watch cartoons when he's alone while I'm doing my household chores.
Cartoons should be for kids. But the way they are put, they hardly reflect values that should be inculcated to budding, innocent minds. The words sucker, dumb, stupid, looser are not for kids (neither are for adults as well). Sadly and frustrating, cartoons do use such. Sponge Bob Square Pants is one. There are even frequent slapping, attacking, and bullying like those from Tom and Jerry, Tweety, and even Mickey Mouse shows. I don't know why cartoons are not being regulated as to the use of language and content.
There are just a few cartoons left that go for what they were made to be. But they're for preschoolers only. These are Nickelodeon shows, Nick Jr. cartoons. These are aired in the Philippines through the Nickelodeon Channel every morning, weekdays.
These Nick Jr's preschool shows promote social and thinking skills through playful entertainment and connected learning.
Cartoons should be for kids. But the way they are put, they hardly reflect values that should be inculcated to budding, innocent minds. The words sucker, dumb, stupid, looser are not for kids (neither are for adults as well). Sadly and frustrating, cartoons do use such. Sponge Bob Square Pants is one. There are even frequent slapping, attacking, and bullying like those from Tom and Jerry, Tweety, and even Mickey Mouse shows. I don't know why cartoons are not being regulated as to the use of language and content.
There are just a few cartoons left that go for what they were made to be. But they're for preschoolers only. These are Nickelodeon shows, Nick Jr. cartoons. These are aired in the Philippines through the Nickelodeon Channel every morning, weekdays.
These Nick Jr's preschool shows promote social and thinking skills through playful entertainment and connected learning.
- Blue's Clues
- Wonder Pets
- Bubble Guppies
- Umi Zoomi
- Dora the Explorer
- Go, Diego Go!
- Ni Hao Kai-lan
But what about post preschool stage? I've been on the look for good grade-school and up cartoons but left disappointed because I can't find even just one ideal show that promotes right values and use no foul language.
In the meantime, while my kids are still preschoolers, I'll make most out of these preschool cartoons. After this stage, I shall continue my search for shows that will be of benefit, rather than pollute my kids' minds.
In the meantime, while my kids are still preschoolers, I'll make most out of these preschool cartoons. After this stage, I shall continue my search for shows that will be of benefit, rather than pollute my kids' minds.
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