Kintropy In Action

Before I was a parent, I heard about a show called Veggie Tales. When I found out it was a Christian show, I wrinkled my nose at the thought of some right wing agenda cartoon. I was guilty of religious prejudice. Sight-unseen, I had judged the show unwatchable.

When Hannah came home, we spent a great deal of time in her room. We didn't have a TV in her room then. We had the XM radio though. I am addicted to the XM kids channel. They play an assortment of songs including the Veggie Tales songs. They are kind of catchy. One of Hannah's nurses brought a Veggie Tale DVD to watch.

It was funny. Sure there was no hands or feet animated. The humor of the Bible tales combined with modern movies or shows was brilliant. And they actually discuss important issues for kids and offer real solutions. How to deal with bullies, why it is important to take care of each other, how to be a good friend, and parents want the best for you are the more common themes. As a parent it is great to have a show that is entertaining and talks about some real societal issues frankly. Sure, it mentions God and Jesus, but that doesn't mean it doesn't have lessons that other people outside Christianity can't enjoy.

At this point we all sit down to watch any new Veggie Tale DVD that we rent. I hum the songs, too.

--Mom

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