I was at a fiesta grande the other day, a BYOC (bring your own chair) if you will. There was a chair there that looked like a bumblebee. It had yellow and black stripes, it was smiling, it had wings, and it had little children sitting in it often. Don't get me wrong, it was adorable, but I don't know if I would encourage children to sit on bumblebees. I don't want to be mistaken here, I have a great respect for the majestic bumblebee, but they sting. Not only do they sting, but it hurts when they do. It not only hurts the stingee but also the sting-er. So, let's teach our kids that bumblebees are cute and we should play with them.
Things like this happen a lot... like that old show, "Gentle Ben". Let's teach viewers that bears are friendly. When did that become a good idea?
I realize this is a rant, and I am blowing it way out of proportion. There was a new doll that has been causing quite a stir, and it got me thinking about the things we teach kids without realizing it. To be completely honest, I am going to be an aunt very soon and I am both terrified and super excited! I suddenly find myself concerned about things I wouldn't have been concerned about before. I can safely say that the excitement is a much higher percentage than the fear.
Can't wait!!
Things like this happen a lot... like that old show, "Gentle Ben". Let's teach viewers that bears are friendly. When did that become a good idea?
I realize this is a rant, and I am blowing it way out of proportion. There was a new doll that has been causing quite a stir, and it got me thinking about the things we teach kids without realizing it. To be completely honest, I am going to be an aunt very soon and I am both terrified and super excited! I suddenly find myself concerned about things I wouldn't have been concerned about before. I can safely say that the excitement is a much higher percentage than the fear.
Can't wait!!
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