Long, long time ago, I was puzzled too over children's obsession with Hi-5, Barney and Teletubbies, especially the latter 2. I remembered rumours that maybe they are Satanic, thus the attraction. I had never paid much attention to the trios since I was already pretty old when they hit the market. I grew up with Big Bird and Cookie Monster.
It was recently that I was exposed to the trios. 1st, it was Hi-5. Then Barney and finally Teletubbies (via U-Tube). The cousins had been watching Hi-5 and Barney like nobody's business, so it was easy to understand how Lil Shauna was introduced to the 2. And to a certain extend, I agreed that TV watching is bad. I always attempt to watch TV with Lil Shauna when we had to switch on her TV to occupy her and give us some peace. Yes, she has learnt many words and songs via these TV but moderation is key. Her cousins have a bad habit, Their TV is constantly on regardless of what they are doing, watching or not. When the children TV is not on, it is adult shows. In fact, many of us are guilty of this bad habit, but they are children leh. Hohoho. And it was impossible for me to interfere since my mum was the main caregiver and she had so much to do and TV watching really keep them entertained and quiet for many whiles.
I had wanted to break that bad habit when Lil Shauna started to stay at home and wanted Jaclyn to restrict TV watching to 2 hours a day, i.e. once in the morning and once in the afternoon. But my mum still comes in the afternoon and I saw (on the cameras) + how easily Jaclyn will switch on the TV for Lil Shauna during the weekends that convinced me that things are just as bad. The worse part? Lil Shauna will ask for Barney during meal time (if we are at home) and Jacyln will be totally obedient cos Lil Shauna will be distracted and it will be easier to feed her. I duno to laugh or to cry.
Yes, I can stop her but my mum will still do that too when I am not around. And it is hard to tell my mum not to. Cos I have tried spending whole day entertaining the princess before and it is really tiring, so imaging doing that EVERYDAY. TV is a life saviour. -______-"
Back to why children loves the trios. I had been spending a large part of my time watching Hi-5 and Barney with Lil Shauna and found that the programs are really captivating. The songs are catchy and it is so hyped up that it leaves you high. No wonder the children cant stop. Teletubbies as well. Daddy Lim hates Teletubbies and we have been watching behind his back during Lil Shauna's occasional U-Tube time (OK, I lied, the U Tube time had been quite frequent). And they are really quite cute. Their theme song is so catchy and makes you want to sing along. The theme of each episode is so simple. There was one about holding hands and Lil Shauna actually wanted to hold my hand and form a circle like what she saw the Teletubbies were doing!
So, I conclude that there is probably nothing Satanic about them. Still I noe too much TV is no good. Haiz, being parents are tough. Hmmm.. what am I thinking about to want to try for no. 2? Hohoho.
Mummy Lim
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