Do You Let Kids Watch

[My3cents]

I agree about the reading too much into it. Why, because I have a dirty(fun) mind and I watch it and it has never even dawned on me that the town is called Bikini Bottom and the resturaunt the Krusty Krab...but, now I think it is funny-and my son will continue to be able to watch it as long as he is the way he is now because I believe tv shows can not currupt him.

I don't believe that it will corrupt him but I just feel there are better shows then SB to allow our children to view. Or- no tv, let the mind be used in imagination.

I don't know about the fast paced seizure scenes either. Life is fast paced and ever changing. I think if a child is prone to seizures they will have them at any time. I just feel too much TV for anyone can have the result of aggression when taken away. The focus is so concentrated that when interrupted anger appears and many minds just want for more of that high/escape the tv gives. I kind of equate it to the hungry bear coming out of hibernation and a bit dazed out.

[My3cents]

Why does every study ever cited here become irrelevant simply because it doesn't apply to you personal family's experiences?

With your husband being a doctor I'd think you'd be more respectful of broadscale studies and their conclusions.

That it doesn't apply to one person is irrelevant.

I am not siding anyway except my own....ha ha ha::

but my thoughts behind what is said here is that everyone makes choices and picks their own battles of what is important to them and what is not. This is not high priority for many people and for others it is. If you grew up watching Saturday morning cartoons then you probably will figure you turned out fine so everyone else will- Studies are just that- Studies. Choices always over ride any studies, at least until they become laws and then again they still remain choices-

[My3cents]

No one argued that watching Spongebob will "disintegrate" anyones brain

My argument with it is that there are better alternatives. I don't feed mac n cheese from a box, I feed whole grain pasta with real cheddar. Box mac n cheese will not kill my child, but there are healthier alternatives and science supports that.

Same argument.

I don't care whats right for anyone else, I was only offering information in regards to how I've come to the conclusions I have about what is best for me and mine. I don't care to use my kids as guinea pigs to try to prove what well respected studies have already proven. I definitely prefer to stack the odds in their favor in most reasonable ways possible.

[My3cents]

OMG I hate SpongeBob... honestly I haven't watched it in forever or really never at any length but the bits and pieces were just annoying. I also hate Caillou and don't allow my DD to watch it. He also annoys me.

Is Rugrats still on? I see it mentioned and wondered. My brother LOVED that show...

I don't let DD watch that much TV at all. To me it has more of a "babysitter" value that many parents I know appreciate and use it for rather than an educational value but it's their choice for their kids, to each their own. I just don't let DD watch it because I honestly just hate kids shows and she just end ups cranky and restless later (she's an active kid).

I don't like Thomas the Train. I think all those trains are depressed and unhappy most of the time. I don't ban it but I don't care for it.

[My3cents]

And my point is that if you feel there are better alternatives, then go with what you feel is superior! That's all. I find nothing wrong with the show so my kids are allowed to watch it, while eating mac and cheese from a box!:: Just a little funny, couldn't resist because it fit so well. The Pioneer Woman's mac and cheese is awesome by the way! I love making it for my family.

love that recipe thanks to all of you, just made it the other day!!! I don't like box stuff because the sodium is so high~ Going to make another thread on recipes now.....lovethis

[My3cents]

Nickelodeon made the following statement about the APA study of the show.

"Nickelodeon, home of SpongeBob, came out forcefully against the study, arguing the SpongeBob wasn’t designed for preschoolers in the first place.

It was designed to entertain older children aged 8-12."

Since a majority of kids in child care are preschoolers, I would hope they aren't allowed to watch it while in care.

What parents choose to do on their own time is on them.

I thought the same thing

[My3cents]

really it's just your way smarter than me, so I have to back out before you really reveal how dumb I am...... YOu are great at debating. You should have been a lawyer.

I really have a hard time understanding a lot of the English language does not always get me out of everything..... My husband reminds me of this about daily

play nice!!! lovethis

[My3cents]

I have to laugh because for kindergarten my son needs us to read with him for 15-20 min per night. He picks out the books. Last week he told me that library time at school is boring because they just read one book. I told him he is allowed to check out a book and bring it home. He chose Spongebob and when I went to say goodnight he was in his bed reading that Spongebob book happily with his father. He can read 20 words now and is steadily improving weekly from this. It doesnt matter what the book is, what matters is the love of reading he is getting out of it!

As BC said it is a show geared towards 8 and above crowd but the books are in my preschool scholastic flyers....ugh! Guess they figure that motivates a non reader to read

[Country Kids]

This so reminds me of something Jamie Lee Curtis said/experienced. She can't believe the amount of "children" that come up to her and recognize her from the Halloween movies!

She flatly tells the parents that the movie is Rated R and for those that are 17 and older not young children. It has a movie rating on it for a reason!

So I guess in the end ratings or letting parents know about age appropriateness don't matter as people don't pay attention to them. This isn't directed at anyone here in particular, being made as a general statement.

We are also a non tv childcare and getting to be that way as a family.We have a few shows we watch but really I can't tell you about most of the show that are on tv anymore.

[BrooklynM]

On another note, not to change this 84 post subject on Spongebob or anything, but have you guys watched the Goldbergs? If you were born in the 70's and grew up an 80's child like I was, it's a must see. No, it's not appropriate for your toddlers or your daycares, . It is hilarious and it is actually based on Adam Goldbergs home movies. I love seeing the furniture and fashion from back then. Every scene I'm like- omg, we had that coffee table, or I had a sweater just like that! It's pretty cool to see how things used to be.

It's on tonight on ABC. It's fun!

[Scout]

I don't believe that it will corrupt him but I just feel there are better shows then SB to allow our children to view. Or- no tv, let the mind be used in imagination.

I don't know about the fast paced seizure scenes either. Life is fast paced and ever changing. I think if a child is prone to seizures they will have them at any time. I just feel too much TV for anyone can have the result of aggression when taken away. The focus is so concentrated that when interrupted anger appears and many minds just want for more of that high/escape the tv gives. I kind of equate it to the hungry bear coming out of hibernation and a bit dazed out.

Oh, we also watch other shows, Spongebob comes and goes in our house. Right now just happens to be a Spongebob on time for him. My little guy adores Caillou and they all like Peppa Pig. I will be on the search for Piggy and Spider for Christmas as well(Charlotte's Web) because the little one got so into it I renewed it 2x from the library!

[daycare]

play nice!!! lovethis

FYI I was being honest and was tying to relay this and was complementing her. I am not upset by anyone here. Yes, I am not able to debate well. I do feel that Willow is very smart and I guess I don't know how to post with my sense of humor coming out. Just because she was attacking me, does not mean that I am doing it back.

[Willow]

FYI I was being honest and was tying to relay this and was complementing her. I am not upset by anyone here. Yes, I am not able to debate well. I do feel that Willow is very smart and I guess I don't know how to post with my sense of humor coming out. Just because she was attacking me, does not mean that I am doing it back.

You debate fine, give yourself more credit than that

[daycare]

You debate fine, give yourself more credit than that

you are a fast thinker.... I really wish that I could think fast....I often reread the post and then have to try to figure them out along with the rest of the post.... often I am still wrong....

I know I am not a dummy, but I like to try.....thanks..

[originalkat]

I cant stand Sponge Bob. So no... the kids will never watch it over here. In fact, someone gave me a tone of those really large stickers they give away at Dr. offices... they are all SPONGE BOB! I wont even give them out because I would be embarrassed.
Maybe ill give them to the trick-or-treaters