Comments on: Parents? Who needs ‘em when you have television?!

By: Jenn

Jenn — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:09:03 +0000

I’m on the learning bandwagon too. Lucas has learned lots from watching TV. We have a retro cartoon channel and I am surprised about how educational shows these days are. Even my sister who is in her 3rd year of university was talking about changing color octopus. Lucas says I know Diego helped to rescue them. She was so surprised.

It’s good because he makes me feel less guilty as a parent when I do let him watch TV>

Jenn

By: Allie

Allie — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 04:06:06 +0000

I think that I need to go and get one of those Leap Frog devices!

My son too was a devote member in the Barney fan club and because of the purple beast, he ensured that my son never crossed the street without looking to the left and to the right (can’t you just hear that song singing in your head now?) He would also indignantly inform anyone who questioned him on a manner or a “rule” that Barney told him that was the way that it was.

Since the arrival of his diva sister, the two of these kids get to watch a lot of Treehouse, especially at 7:00 am but I find that Treehouse has good quality children’s programs that at least have consistency about rules that parents would want to teach their kids.

I am though at little nervous at what my sponge like daughter will soak up and who she will take to. But because she is a true diva at heart, it will probably be a Mariah Carey spin off or something …..

By: chel

chel — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 18:35:05 +0000

I’ve heard a lot about the Leap Frog DVD’s.. maybe I should invest.
I think TV can be a good thing… in moderation and of course the right shows… I could go on and on about all the wonderful things Jak has learned from TV alone. I won’t use it as a babysitter, but I will use it to learn from!

By: Amz

Amz — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 15:01:07 +0000

I totally know what you are talking about. My 3rd, learned her letters by sight and sound, single-handedly from the Letter Factory! Don’t know if I should be happy or sad. Thanks for stopping by my blog.

http://www.amzs.blogspot.com

By: Damselfly

Damselfly — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 03:48:25 +0000

Wow, counting to 11! Before age 2!

Fly can now read the word “hi” because of the Your Baby Can Read DVDs and flash cards.

By: Crunchy Domestic Goddess

Crunchy Domestic Goddess — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:25:05 +0000

you aren’t alone.
we’ve got letter factory and word factory here too. how can we be blamed if little green frogs inspire our kids to learn?

By: Amy

Amy — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 14:28:31 +0000

To love reading and to view the library at a launch pad for innumerable adventures . . . thanks Reading Rainbow!!

By: LAHansen

LAHansen — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 02:50:36 +0000

Oh of course my children learn from TV…I always thought I’d be the kind of mom to outlaw such stuff in my home, but who knew that kids learn amazing things from amazing programs! I love educational TV shows and so do my kids.

By: Greenstylemom

Greenstylemom — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 02:08:56 +0000

Yup! My kids learned their letters and sounds from Letter Factory. I then promptly went out and bought Word Factory and Math Factory!

By: Ana

Ana — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 22:12:06 +0000

My dear you are in a league of many. I wish i could take credit for my son’s sassy, facey, in your face personality, but unfortunately I…..wait a minute…I regretfully take full responsibility for that..

Next…

Yes, barney, dora, diego, etc take credit for all the good academic stuff.