My kids love television. And honestly so do I. Is it bad they watch so much television? Probably. But I did too as a kid and managed to turn out… oh, not soooo bad! Hee hee.
The funny thing is the way they watch television. They all have their preferences and negotiate which shows to watch, because they always watch together. The oldest controls the remote as he’s compulsive about following his father’s rule about fast forwarding through the commercials. The middle one prefers live action shows and the other two cartoons. Although recently the oldest has started to see the appeal of some live action pre-teen shows. (He’s finally emotionally catching up to his “normal” brother.)
They then discuss the shows when they are together and NOT watching television. Most of the conversations revolve around a re-hash of the episodes but with one show they do a lot of discussing the crazy anomalies. That show is Sponge Bob Square Pants.
Apparently the fact that the show is all underwater has never escaped the notice of my children. They love the running concept that there is a campfire, under water. And a glass of water, under water. And a fire department, under water. On and on they go coming up with all the “impossibilities” they’ve seen on the show. Then the 8 year old says in his adorable little boy voice,
“Yeah, but in cartoons it’s okay to defy the Laws of Physics.”
The 10 year adds his opinion, “Especially if they’re stupid.”
Again, I’m laughing and they don’t know why.
Because I’m watching my own anomaly of hearing the phrase, “Laws of Physics” out of my 8 year old!