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Dora the Explorer
Jul. 3rd, 2009 11:23 pmDora does seem to hold an attraction for a particular age group. Three or four years ago S (now 6 yrs) and H (now 8 yrs) used to watch a lot of Dora the Explorer. They'd participate in all the actions and yell "map" and "backpack" and the like when encouraged by the show's dialog.
Then, for nearly two years, the Dora tapes remained mostly unwatched on our video shelf. About a month ago C (now 3 yrs) discovered Dora. Now he interacts with the show like the girls used to.
Tonight H asked to watch a Dora, and while she and S enjoyed the songs and images and story, every time Dora asked for participation S said, "No." and H either completely ignored the request or made a different noise (once she burped). Sometimes they were annoyed with the characters' insistence that their help was necessary to the progression of the show (lacking in proper suspension of disbelief, I guess).
C still likes to play with and help Dora and Boots, but S and H just like to watch the show (and even then, it's mostly something to only glance at once in a while, while playing on the computer).
Then, for nearly two years, the Dora tapes remained mostly unwatched on our video shelf. About a month ago C (now 3 yrs) discovered Dora. Now he interacts with the show like the girls used to.
Tonight H asked to watch a Dora, and while she and S enjoyed the songs and images and story, every time Dora asked for participation S said, "No." and H either completely ignored the request or made a different noise (once she burped). Sometimes they were annoyed with the characters' insistence that their help was necessary to the progression of the show (lacking in proper suspension of disbelief, I guess).
C still likes to play with and help Dora and Boots, but S and H just like to watch the show (and even then, it's mostly something to only glance at once in a while, while playing on the computer).
