Elmo's World! It was all I could do to keep TV from Jaden until now. I really, truly believe that too much TV watching is damaging to developing neuro-transmitters (this is where most people pretend to listen while letting their minds wander, so I'll not elaborate). I REFUSE to raise these girls as TV junkies, and had planned to hold out longer. And then Jaden fell in love with a furry little monster.
Now, this isn't just a passing fling. She's not fickle about it at ALL. The girl is completely smitten! We read about Elmo often, and color his picture, and play with Elmo toys. She talks to herself and anyone else who will listen about Elmo, and how he's "So happy to see you! And so is Dorothy!" Just like anyone else a person loves, the sight of him brings a smile to Jaden's face. And sometimes in ToddlerLand, a kid just needs to smile a little.
So, now Jaden gets about 30 minutes a day of Elmo. I try really hard not to think about dendrites and neuro-transmitter pathways, and just cherish the joy....
It's pretty hard to resist.
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