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1. I was raised on Sesame Street!

   PBS has been producing quality educational programming for decades. Sesame Street is responsible for teaching millions of children to count and read. Pokemon, Digimon, Dragon Ballz, Lucha Lucha and Power Rangers (and many others) glorify violence and have little or no educational value. To say that times change is an understatement, and of course there will be the necessity to update characters, but to denounce an American mainstay is just wrong. There is a Dr. Phil character and a puppet that has HIV on the new Sesame Street. That is acceptable while the "flawed" characters are being written off. People are complicated and yes, flawed. There are many behaviors, temptations, and dangers that children will inevitably be introduced to, many of which can be found on daytime T.V., Prime time and our local news.

   3 months, 1 week ago In response to Seen on the Street

2. Teaching a lesson

   I am a substitute teacher. At times it is necessary to discipline the students. The prescribed punishment is usually time out of recess or occasionally a visit to the office for a firm talking to. A teacher should not be in fear of violent retaliation because of a stern tone and a time out. I do believe that it is the parents' failure that we are talking about. Children learn behaviors from parents (T.V., games and movies do not raise children). It is like osmosis. A child will likely take on the parents behaviors and attitudes toward life and situations. It is of the utmost importance that we teach our children to be responsible for their actions, that is why disciplinary measures are needed (when deserved). I suggest long-term counseling and observation for the children. And I would also suggest that these parents pay more attention to the attitudes and actions of their child. If they are contemplating violent hostage situations at 8 years old, what happens when they are 18? Murder? Parents Teach your children!

   3 months, 1 week ago In response to Attack of the 3rd-Graders?

3. Socialite Consciousness

   I do not think that it is appropriate to exploit the tragedies of genocide for a reality T.V. show. She needs a reality check! Nobody wants to hear what a self-appointed princess has to say about anything. If she wants to help, she should send money! If Paris had a true interest in philanthropy she could actually help a great number of people. And that would be "hot".

   3 months, 1 week ago In response to Hotel Rwanda Hilton?

Define what responsibility means to you.