Dinosmile's commentsComments On: EverythingArticles Blogs Journals Photos created by: EveryoneDinosmile Disney Reconsiders Releasing "Song of the South" on DVD - Blog Entry06 Apr 2007 05:44 PM I am biracial with African American ancestry and have very mixed feelings about the film. I think some of the controversy comes from the old "black face" routines where blacks were considered happy-go-lucky entertainers, but with no other redeeming qualities. It has also been quite some time since I saw the movie, so I can't remember the details. That said, Disney has a slew of racially inappropriate movies that are still in release such as Peter Pen ("What Makes the Red Man Red?") and the Aristocats. Anyway, I'm not standing with any conviction on either side of the fence since I just can't remember enough to have a real opinion. My interpretations of things as a child were different anyway, so I may find it much more offensive as an adult. I guess time will tell! How Do You Teach Frugality to the MTV Generation? - Blog Entry06 Apr 2007 05:37 PM Nah, I'll be 36 next week. =} I totally agree with you about the "bling-bling" movement, although it is somewhat ironic that I grew up in the middle of 80's "excess." Then again, my family couldn't afford that sort of stuff, so I never learned to expect it. I don't think those kids are the norm, so there is hope. I found a great article on Wikipedia on the generations. The kids on Sweet 16 now are in the "Echo Boom" generation and supposedly share values with their grandparents, many of whom were raised depression-era. Anyway, you're right about those Sweet 16 kids, whatever they're called! How Do You Teach Frugality to the MTV Generation? - Blog Entry05 Apr 2007 05:29 PM I hate to break it to you Traci, but WE are the MTV generation. Folks who grew up in the early 70's to the mid-80's have that lucky title, which means that some of US are parents to some of those kids. (btw, My Super Sweet Sixteen has been on for 2 or 3 seasons already... you're showing your age). =} Ok, all teasing aside, I have to admit that I occasionally watch that show, mainly because I wonder how these so-called adults allow their kids to behave in such a horrific way. I keep expecting a parent to say, [*GASP*] "no." I've got a little one as well, and this is my take on the matter: if you allow your kids to behave like they're entitled to "bling," they'll expect the bling. I plan to treat reality TV just like fiction. Sure, I watched "Silver Spoons" growing up and desperately wanted a train running through the house, but I had no illusions that I was going to get one. I suspect that crap like my Super Sweet Sixteen will be long replaced by new crap by the time our kids are old enough to watch. And then when they expect me to cave to some ludicrous demand, I'm going to act just like you did with your foster brother: laugh hysterically. |
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