And yes, I’m also shocked and saddened that there is a Caillou fandom site.

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    reading that list, they just didnt like airing normal but negative young-chlid behavior. gotta keep it sterile, dontchaknow

    no taking toys, no throwing tantrums. no pointing out when your parents are exhausted.

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      23 days ago

      I agree with what you’re saying in principle, but I don’t think toddlers need realistic depictions of toddlers on TV to emulate.

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        23 days ago

        i thought the point of the show was to depict real world solutions to those problematic behaviors, which the show seemed to do well. it wasnt just kids being jerks and ‘fini’

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          23 days ago

          Yeah, but toddlers aren’t too bright. You show Caillou throwing sand in his friend’s eyes, they might copy that even if Caillou learned his lesson. Because they didn’t learn Caillou’s lesson.

          Toddlers have a lot of difficulty putting themselves in someone else’s shoes, but very little trouble copying behavior they see on TV.

          I mean I didn’t show my kid Caillou in the first place because he’s an annoying little shit and why would I have when there’s an internet full of classic Sesame Street and Mr. Rogers for her to watch? Between that and Blue’s Clues, we were pretty set with stuff to keep her entertained during TV time.