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**NW Admin** · 06-14-2008, 02:59 PM

I want to know why we, as a society, allow people to create and air cartoons with violence or disrespectful behavior? And why do so many parents allow their children to watch them??

You know, I was raised on Looney Tunes and Buggs Bunny. Even those really should have been inappropriate for children now that I think about it. Ever notice that the old Looney Tunes showed Buggs, Daffy, and Elmer smoking pipes and cigars? They promoted smoking to children and I don't think anyone ever even noticed. Elmer always went around trying to shoot Buggs and Daffy who were humanized characters. Or how about Tom and Jerry or Wile E. Coyote and Roadrunner? Always blowing each other up and finding ways to kill each other? I mean, those were and still are my favorites, but I don't know that I would let my children watch them.

This applies to nearly all cartoons anymore. Transformers, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Spider Man, etc. They all involve characters fighting and killing each other.

Some of them encourage children to be rude with smart-alek (sp?) attitudes. And people wonder why their children are so badly behaved. I am sure those things aren't helping.

It also annoys me that parents would let their children watch something like Teletubbies. Just for the simple fact that it teaches your children to baby talk all the time. I mean, those things are so annoying. Let's just let our child watch something that is going to potentially cause them to have obnoxious habits. No offense to those who think it's ok, but I personally can't stand that show.

Parents should be having their children watch shows where they learn positive things like learning about manners or being creative or something like that. Or better yet, get your children away from the TV! Do something productive with them.

avorrgorrus · 12-17-2008, 02:21 AM

what kind of world would we live in if all the children were sheltered from the brutal nature of our species? I think violent cartoons are good, without the violence being presented in a tangible way, how will kids know?

The teenage mutant ninja turtles are some way cool guys too...I mean, they fight crime, good morals huh?

Cowabunga.

avorrgorrus · 12-17-2008, 02:22 AM

I think it is important to find humour in all things.

A smile within, a smile without.

Its funny to watch the coyote get blown up by the roadrunner too.

06-14-2008, 02:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
NW Admin Administrator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 210	Violence in children's cartoons. I want to know why we, as a society, allow people to create and air cartoons with violence or disrespectful behavior? And why do so many parents allow their children to watch them?? You know, I was raised on Looney Tunes and Buggs Bunny. Even those really should have been inappropriate for children now that I think about it. Ever notice that the old Looney Tunes showed Buggs, Daffy, and Elmer smoking pipes and cigars? They promoted smoking to children and I don't think anyone ever even noticed. Elmer always went around trying to shoot Buggs and Daffy who were humanized characters. Or how about Tom and Jerry or Wile E. Coyote and Roadrunner? Always blowing each other up and finding ways to kill each other? I mean, those were and still are my favorites, but I don't know that I would let my children watch them. This applies to nearly all cartoons anymore. Transformers, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Spider Man, etc. They all involve characters fighting and killing each other. Some of them encourage children to be rude with smart-alek (sp?) attitudes. And people wonder why their children are so badly behaved. I am sure those things aren't helping. It also annoys me that parents would let their children watch something like Teletubbies. Just for the simple fact that it teaches your children to baby talk all the time. I mean, those things are so annoying. Let's just let our child watch something that is going to potentially cause them to have obnoxious habits. No offense to those who think it's ok, but I personally can't stand that show. Parents should be having their children watch shows where they learn positive things like learning about manners or being creative or something like that. Or better yet, get your children away from the TV! Do something productive with them. __________________ ~Jessica New World Forums Together, we can make a difference!

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12-17-2008, 02:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
avorrgorrus NW Supporter Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 60	what kind of world would we live in if all the children were sheltered from the brutal nature of our species? I think violent cartoons are good, without the violence being presented in a tangible way, how will kids know? The teenage mutant ninja turtles are some way cool guys too...I mean, they fight crime, good morals huh? Cowabunga.

12-17-2008, 02:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
avorrgorrus NW Supporter Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 60	I think it is important to find humour in all things. A smile within, a smile without. Its funny to watch the coyote get blown up by the roadrunner too.

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