Warning! Sesame Street Old School

I read an article today from the New York Times on how Sesame Street is not suitable for the 2007 toddlers! It suggested that the original ideas presented would not be accepted by today's families.

First of all, Sesame Street is not for toddlers anyway. It is really geared towards the true preschooler, ages 4-5, that are learning to read and count. That in itself could hamper the preschoolers of today. Today, they are expected to be reading by this age, not beginning to read!

Second, the types of characters, the food that they eat, and the situations that occur (immaginary Snuffleupagus and friendly men with children) are not appropriate for today's society and may frighten or unnerve kids.

Cookie Monster does not have a good diet.
Oscar is really grouchy. (I guess the Grouchy Ladybug is out too!)
Bert and Ernie are probably gay.

All of these situations are implied in those first old school series, according to the author of the article.

All I can say it that it may be too much analyzing and too far into political correctness to not see these are entertainment for the young ones.

As with all Jim Henson material (ie. The Muppet Show), a lot of material was meant for the adult humor. It still happens today in every animated movie, even those by Disney.

So do not be shocked to read that Sesame Street is bad, but make your own judgment. We all turned out okay--- for the most part!

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