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Kids are too protected.

Film-Guy · 2007-05-10 06:36:50

the kind of crap i see on kids TV appals me, not because it is not kiddy enough, but because it is just junk. In kids TV shows these days, kids are taught that life is happy, joyous, and full of light. Parents are sitting kids in front of TVs, numbing their brains to the truth, the world is a violent place full of crime, murder, rape etc. Now I am not saying that kids need to be exposed to that, but they should at least be aware that the world is not all fun and games. Back when I was younger we had great kids TV that can be enjoyed anytime, the 90s were a very happy time for me and my friends. We watched shows like Freakazoid, angry beavers, are you afraid of the dark ( a very dark show) and rockos modern life. Now when I watch them again I enjoy them because of the subtle jokes that I didnt get back when I was younger, which si why those shows are classic, you watch them as a kid, you enjoy the,, you watch them when you are older, you laugh at the things you didnt get before. my favorite show as a kid was a british TV show called animals of farthing wood ( anyone who knows that show is officially awesome) it was a typical show where animals had adventures in a cartoon world. But it was about survival too, animals died, there was blood, a fox ripped another animals throat, a mouse was speared on a thorn by a bird showing blood, a hedgehog was hit by a truck etc. It didnt glorify nature, it showed how survival si key, not dancing and sunshine. It entertained me and taught me a lot about life.

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#51 thephoenix365

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/agree. Don't get me wrong there are dangers out there that they can't understand, but it's the parents job to spot those not the kids. Lets the kids learn for themselves and develop some independent thought. You can look after your kids without keeping them locked up all the time, it just takes some effort to find the best way to balance freedom for the kid, versus their saftey.

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#52 jbdb1345

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Rocko's Modern Life was a great show... give me great memories. :(
Too bad shows like that aren't shown anymore in Nick/Disney/CN... Thank goodness for adult swim! :D
freakyzeeky1986

so true!!!!! btw if you want to see those shows again got to youtube!

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#53 freakyzeeky1986

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[QUOTE="freakyzeeky1986"]Rocko's Modern Life was a great show... give me great memories. :(
Too bad shows like that aren't shown anymore in Nick/Disney/CN... Thank goodness for adult swim! :D
jbdb1345

so true!!!!! btw if you want to see those shows again got to youtube!

Yep, you got that right! ;)

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#54 scout10101

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Letting kids watch Barny crud is Okay, there kids! But one thing that kids are not bieng taught these days is to take risks. Also it is todays parents. There is this tradtion in my town, Its called the Mud Pit. During the summer, the park manergers dig a mud pit. Kids play in it, And I loved to play in it when I was a young kid, but last year, some kid got a very minor rash, and the mother of that kid sued! I think that this teaches kid not to take risks, but instead stay in the saftey of your home your entire lives. I learned as a kid that life will take you up by the collar, and kick your butt! I learned to kick back. Take chances, make mistakes.

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#55 Vfanek

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Theres a book by a guy who went on the colbert report about this, and how kids should be allowed to take risks when they are younger.SaintLeonidas

I agree with that book then. People are waay too overprotective. Soccermoms all over.

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#56 dissonantblack

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it's an escape from reality. just because life isn't fair doesn't mean we can't pretend it is.

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#57 flavort

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Isnt bug bunny banned somewhere? people are sissies

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#58 blackrytonite

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Kids need to beaten over and over again until they learn who's boss.
When I become a parent(God have mercy on my soul), I will follow Maddox's truth:
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If you aren't kidding......then get help. Now. o.o

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#59 LostMemorie

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I think you're right..

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#60 queenfan66

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Theres a book by a guy who went on the colbert report about this, and how kids should be allowed to take risks when they are younger.SaintLeonidas

i saw that!

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#61 queenfan66

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[QUOTE="fatzombiepigeon"]
Kids need to beaten over and over again until they learn who's boss.
When I become a parent(God have mercy on my soul), I will follow Maddox's truth:
blackrytonite

If you aren't kidding......then get help. Now. o.o

ow!

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