Think about it. Since Beavis & Butt-Head, Ren & Stimpy and 2 Stupid Dogs cartoons have gotten very morbid and dark. Im not in favor of Bugs Bunny dressing as a womean kissing Elmer Fudd but things havent nessecarily gotten better. Even the movies hint at sexuality and other adult issues children shouldnt have to face. yes today's kids are a lot smarter than past generations but at what cost?
2006-07-18 10:13:08 · 5 answers · asked by d_rekt03 3 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
i'm torn about this -- you are a kazillion percent right about the content -- there's a radical difference between the cartoons my oldest child (18) watched, and my youngest (9) watches now. Sometimes when I pay attention to them I'm a bit shocked....which for me, is a pretty big deal 'cuz I'm rather liberal. I think it impacts the kids, because when I look back at where my older daughter was at 9 and my younger one is now -- yikes! the younger one seems to be where the older one was at in junior high. I don't think it's just because of cartoons, but with the censors being looser, it sort of puts the stamp of approval on it, because it confirms stuff she picks up in other aspects of life. cartoons, if you think about it, are generally thought of as being entertainment primarily for kids - so if it's in animated format, it doesn't seem as offensive, i guess. Though, the playful sprite in me, loves to watch the corny goofball crap of Beavis & Butthead, (the great cornholio) -- can't remember the name of the show, but it was the one spoofing reality tv on comedy central -- that was pretty funny at times -- south park is just plain lame at least the episodes i've seen....so i'm kinda torn. gotta say, though, when we rented chicken little, i almost fell over dead -- holy hannibal lechter - some of the one liners were really out there -- and worse yet, i think my wee one understood them! that's a reflection on me, i guess. ow! i think the writers include those one liners & double entendres (sp?) to keep the parents interested, cuz they are the ones who pay the $ to bring the kids to the theatre, and based on experience, there is nothing worse than trying to stay awake during a kiddie movie that lasts a couple hours in the theatre. there was a huge difference, even between toy story and shrek....so, your question has caused me to take a closer look at this, and figure out how i can help my wee one enjoy the rest of her youth, being a kid, and not growing up so fast. thanks for that...though i know she's gonna be kicking & screaming. oh well, change is good, i guess. great question!
2006-07-18 10:49:35 · answer #1 · answered by amuse4you 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kids today are NOWHERE NEAR as smart as previous generations, and mass media is partly to blame. Cartoons are as vapid as they've ever been, for the most part, and unless your allowing 6 year olds to watch Southpark or Beavis and Butthead, there's probably no problem with the empty content. However, if kids are watching TV 14 hours a day, that's a problem.
2006-07-18 10:29:08 · answer #2 · answered by stevenB 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The difference is that when Bugs kissed Elmer, there was never any sexual component to it. It was just a cartoony way of being obnoxious and funny.
If you want to take it to an extreme (and some psycho-babblers do), is it a sign of repressed sexuality whenever Elmer shoves his big, long gun, into that dark, brown, hole?
2006-07-18 10:29:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cartoons have always been a hotbed of suppressed sexuality.
2006-07-18 10:16:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
very interesting question indeed...hmm...*thinking very hard*
2006-07-18 10:30:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋