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more about #childrenstelevision ohayou_kun: Nick isn't so bad. I really liked avatar, lol I'm was only about decade older then the 8-12 age demographic, but oh god I was so surprised when avatar... more » La Chica Lucy: I was first exposed to iCarly about a month ago, while I was baby sitting my cousin's kids. I'm not sure which was worse: changing a poopy diaper on t... more » libertypie: The obliviousness of this guy astounds me: "Every kid thinks they're five minutes away and one lucky circumstance from being famous." ... BECAUSE OF... more » MediasBlue: "Unless, of course, you're Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt, who will never disappear, because the universe just likes to fuck with us sometimes."And th... more » lafleur: Oh interesting, I was just talking about this the other day. BBC is doing a series about finding the "best young" people in various jobs-- last week w... more » RipCurl: I tried watching "Hannah Montana" one time just to see what all the hype was about. While--like Hortense--I'm not in the target demographic, I found ... more » duetoprivacy: My brother, who is 20, not the target demographic for these shows nor does he watch them. Still falls prey to this "insta-celeb crap" Although his is ... more » piratabeata: Gotta say, even as a venerable 24 year old, I really enjoy iCarly. She may be famous for having a web show, but she and her friends have more than eno... more » Tartan_Tart: It seems like kid and teen shows used to feature characters that were the epitome of normal...quirky, but pretty normal. Look at The Wonder Years, Cl... more » sequined: Don't these kids know that if you're famous you can't have any fun and make any stupid decisions anymore? Think about how you'd have lock down your fa... more » TheFormerJuneBronson: There's something about this that is so completely foreign to my nature. I don't understand the desire for fame, not even for money. As soon as people... more » Sputnik_Sweetheart: Sigh. I miss all the Nickelodeon shows of my youth-- Clarissa Explains It All, Pete and Pete, Salute Your Shorts, You Can't Do That on Television, Rou... more » napalmnacey is an angry feminist: I lament for imagination. I mean, when I was a kid I played with Jem dolls and watched Jem, but I grew up around musicians and singers, so I kinda r... more » morninggloria: This trend will lead to nothing but strippers. more » ZombieEmpress: All of these shows realize that they are copying "The Famous Jett Jackson", right? And that show at least had some intriguing action scenes and a fun ... more » Youthier: I was just talking about this. I weirdly know a lot about kids' TV (my brother and I are both still in the habit of vegging out in front of Disney/Nic... more » FroderickFronkensteen: Fantastic, I'll be singing the theme song from "Hey, Dude" for the rest of the day. It's a little wild, it's a little strange when you make your home ... more » a magician named gob: Pete & Pete! A show about being a kid - a normal kid - what a concept. more » effgeevee: A show about a kid who wants to be a social worker could be great. It's just a matter of making the effort. I'm not sure that, as a child myself, I c... more » beth.train001: Can I just say that The Urinator episode of Pete and Pete is still one of the funniest things I have ever seen. Who wouldn't love to have a gallon of... more » -
#famegames
Hey Kids, There's More To Life Than Being Famous: The Rise Of The Celebrity Children's Show
If there's one pop-cultural shift that will most likely be studied long after this decade ends, it is the public shift from viewing fame as a strange sort of entertainment to viewing fame as a legitimate career path. More » -
#sunnydays
How Young Is Too Young To Teach Kids About AIDS?
To celebrate Sesame Street's 40th anniversary, Global Voices Online looks at one of the most controversial characters: Kami, a HIV-positive Muppet from South Africa. More » -
#nodiegono
Which Children's Television Shows Drive You Insane?
In today's Times of London several writers rant about the children's television programs they hate the most. Barney the Dinosaur, The Tweenies, Charlie and Lola, and Bob the Builder all come under vicious parental attack. More » -
#howtogettosesamestreet
The Origins Of Your Favorite Muppets, Revealed
Bert and Ernie really are just friends, but there are plenty of other secrets about the inspiration for some of the characters on Sesame Street and The Muppet Show.
