Comments on: No Dora Allowed http://mom-et-al.com/2008/11/no-dora-allowed/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:16:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Tony http://mom-et-al.com/2008/11/no-dora-allowed/comment-page-1/#comment-35 Tony Mon, 08 Dec 2008 21:50:00 +0000 http://mom-et-al.com/?p=25#comment-35 While I have blocked Dora (by not encouraging it like we did with Einsteins and Super Why, not by banning it) from the start, I don't have a problem with the "pause". That seems to be prevalent in almost all kid's shows these days. <br/><br/>Sofia mainly watches Little Einsteins, Elmo (not Sesame Street, just Elmo), Backyardigans, Super Why!, and lately Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. All of which have some sort of interaction in some form, Einsteins, Super Why and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse especially with pauses to answer questions. It makes the kids feel like they are part of the show. <br/><br/>Maria and I are united on our views of Dora however. I just can't stand the over the top repetition. All the shows follow a fixed format with some repetition, but just not to the extreme that Dora does.<br/><br/>Damn! Now I have the "I'm the Map" song in my head. While I have blocked Dora (by not encouraging it like we did with Einsteins and Super Why, not by banning it) from the start, I don’t have a problem with the “pause”. That seems to be prevalent in almost all kid’s shows these days.

Sofia mainly watches Little Einsteins, Elmo (not Sesame Street, just Elmo), Backyardigans, Super Why!, and lately Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. All of which have some sort of interaction in some form, Einsteins, Super Why and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse especially with pauses to answer questions. It makes the kids feel like they are part of the show.

Maria and I are united on our views of Dora however. I just can’t stand the over the top repetition. All the shows follow a fixed format with some repetition, but just not to the extreme that Dora does.

Damn! Now I have the “I’m the Map” song in my head.

]]> By: Tony http://mom-et-al.com/2008/11/no-dora-allowed/comment-page-1/#comment-3902 Tony Mon, 08 Dec 2008 21:50:00 +0000 http://mom-et-al.com/?p=25#comment-3902 While I have blocked Dora (by not encouraging it like we did with Einsteins and Super Why, not by banning it) from the start, I don't have a problem with the "pause". That seems to be prevalent in almost all kid's shows these days. Sofia mainly watches Little Einsteins, Elmo (not Sesame Street, just Elmo), Backyardigans, Super Why!, and lately Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. All of which have some sort of interaction in some form, Einsteins, Super Why and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse especially with pauses to answer questions. It makes the kids feel like they are part of the show. Maria and I are united on our views of Dora however. I just can't stand the over the top repetition. All the shows follow a fixed format with some repetition, but just not to the extreme that Dora does.Damn! Now I have the "I'm the Map" song in my head. While I have blocked Dora (by not encouraging it like we did with Einsteins and Super Why, not by banning it) from the start, I don’t have a problem with the “pause”. That seems to be prevalent in almost all kid’s shows these days. Sofia mainly watches Little Einsteins, Elmo (not Sesame Street, just Elmo), Backyardigans, Super Why!, and lately Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. All of which have some sort of interaction in some form, Einsteins, Super Why and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse especially with pauses to answer questions. It makes the kids feel like they are part of the show. Maria and I are united on our views of Dora however. I just can’t stand the over the top repetition. All the shows follow a fixed format with some repetition, but just not to the extreme that Dora does.Damn! Now I have the “I’m the Map” song in my head.

]]> By: Bethany http://mom-et-al.com/2008/11/no-dora-allowed/comment-page-1/#comment-30 Bethany Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:22:00 +0000 http://mom-et-al.com/?p=25#comment-30 My solution is select the stations they can watch; Sprout, Noggin and PBS. Then I do not need to be there with them while they watch. I go fold laundry, cook, and go on the computer. As a teacher you might think I was strict about how much tv. I actually believe that some in the am and some in the pm is fine as long as it is what I consider appropriate. What is important is the quality of their time away from the tv. Play with non BATTERY OPERATED toys. Instead color, build with blocks, BE READ TO!!!! For heaven's sake PLEASE no video games before junior high. The stimulation of lights and sounds KILLS their attention span!!!<br/>ONE LAST THOUGHT... how about how Dora pauses and waits for a response from the audience!!! I hate that damn pause!!! My solution is select the stations they can watch; Sprout, Noggin and PBS. Then I do not need to be there with them while they watch. I go fold laundry, cook, and go on the computer. As a teacher you might think I was strict about how much tv. I actually believe that some in the am and some in the pm is fine as long as it is what I consider appropriate. What is important is the quality of their time away from the tv. Play with non BATTERY OPERATED toys. Instead color, build with blocks, BE READ TO!!!! For heaven’s sake PLEASE no video games before junior high. The stimulation of lights and sounds KILLS their attention span!!!
ONE LAST THOUGHT… how about how Dora pauses and waits for a response from the audience!!! I hate that damn pause!!!

]]> By: Bethany http://mom-et-al.com/2008/11/no-dora-allowed/comment-page-1/#comment-3901 Bethany Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:22:00 +0000 http://mom-et-al.com/?p=25#comment-3901 My solution is select the stations they can watch; Sprout, Noggin and PBS. Then I do not need to be there with them while they watch. I go fold laundry, cook, and go on the computer. As a teacher you might think I was strict about how much tv. I actually believe that some in the am and some in the pm is fine as long as it is what I consider appropriate. What is important is the quality of their time away from the tv. Play with non BATTERY OPERATED toys. Instead color, build with blocks, BE READ TO!!!! For heaven's sake PLEASE no video games before junior high. The stimulation of lights and sounds KILLS their attention span!!!ONE LAST THOUGHT... how about how Dora pauses and waits for a response from the audience!!! I hate that damn pause!!! My solution is select the stations they can watch; Sprout, Noggin and PBS. Then I do not need to be there with them while they watch. I go fold laundry, cook, and go on the computer. As a teacher you might think I was strict about how much tv. I actually believe that some in the am and some in the pm is fine as long as it is what I consider appropriate. What is important is the quality of their time away from the tv. Play with non BATTERY OPERATED toys. Instead color, build with blocks, BE READ TO!!!! For heaven’s sake PLEASE no video games before junior high. The stimulation of lights and sounds KILLS their attention span!!!ONE LAST THOUGHT… how about how Dora pauses and waits for a response from the audience!!! I hate that damn pause!!!

]]> By: Shannon http://mom-et-al.com/2008/11/no-dora-allowed/comment-page-1/#comment-29 Shannon Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:50:00 +0000 http://mom-et-al.com/?p=25#comment-29 Good lord...Dora has been a hit in our household for about a year now...I forget how it started...Bekah maybe? But Jordan quickly abandoned Elmo and Doodlebops to make friends with the cooler Dora and Diego. She still watches Elmo that I put on for Colin...but Dora is the fav. The benefits being that she actually can count in Spanish and name most of her colors in Spanish...so that is good. But I agree...the repetition can be a bit much. I laugh at how you selected your childrens programs, as to what you can tolerate, because I did the same thing and thats why there has not been much Barney or ANY teletubbies in this house. Is there anything more annoying than either of them? Good lord…Dora has been a hit in our household for about a year now…I forget how it started…Bekah maybe? But Jordan quickly abandoned Elmo and Doodlebops to make friends with the cooler Dora and Diego. She still watches Elmo that I put on for Colin…but Dora is the fav. The benefits being that she actually can count in Spanish and name most of her colors in Spanish…so that is good. But I agree…the repetition can be a bit much. I laugh at how you selected your childrens programs, as to what you can tolerate, because I did the same thing and thats why there has not been much Barney or ANY teletubbies in this house. Is there anything more annoying than either of them?

]]> By: Shannon http://mom-et-al.com/2008/11/no-dora-allowed/comment-page-1/#comment-3900 Shannon Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:50:00 +0000 http://mom-et-al.com/?p=25#comment-3900 Good lord...Dora has been a hit in our household for about a year now...I forget how it started...Bekah maybe? But Jordan quickly abandoned Elmo and Doodlebops to make friends with the cooler Dora and Diego. She still watches Elmo that I put on for Colin...but Dora is the fav. The benefits being that she actually can count in Spanish and name most of her colors in Spanish...so that is good. But I agree...the repetition can be a bit much. I laugh at how you selected your childrens programs, as to what you can tolerate, because I did the same thing and thats why there has not been much Barney or ANY teletubbies in this house. Is there anything more annoying than either of them? Good lord…Dora has been a hit in our household for about a year now…I forget how it started…Bekah maybe? But Jordan quickly abandoned Elmo and Doodlebops to make friends with the cooler Dora and Diego. She still watches Elmo that I put on for Colin…but Dora is the fav. The benefits being that she actually can count in Spanish and name most of her colors in Spanish…so that is good. But I agree…the repetition can be a bit much. I laugh at how you selected your childrens programs, as to what you can tolerate, because I did the same thing and thats why there has not been much Barney or ANY teletubbies in this house. Is there anything more annoying than either of them?

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