sorrybutt
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the show is constructed around its writing, the writing itself is multi-layered. while george enters into situations in which common sense, math, and science concepts are introduced, the narrator maintains a sympathetic and respectful tone toward his mistakes and lack of understanding. outlandish situations are presented as such, and they are often funny for both the kids and adult audience.
by encouraging a sense of wonder about the world through empiricism and experience, this show accomplishes the rare feat among kids shows. adults are depicted as present, involved, non-interfering, sympathetic guides. george is often left to make his own decisions. instead of awkwardly presenting and dissecting social norms and peer relationships, the characters' personalities take their respective courses. george has the ability to chooses between which rules to adhere to, and which to not. as such, this show is a standout among early education television for both parents and children. the show's attitude about the world is mature, tolerant, and positive.
the quality of the show is fairly consistent from episode to episode. some episodes have stronger writing and animation quality, some are weaker, but overall, excellent, especially given the quality of the pack it runs with (pbs kids shows.)
by encouraging a sense of wonder about the world through empiricism and experience, this show accomplishes the rare feat among kids shows. adults are depicted as present, involved, non-interfering, sympathetic guides. george is often left to make his own decisions. instead of awkwardly presenting and dissecting social norms and peer relationships, the characters' personalities take their respective courses. george has the ability to chooses between which rules to adhere to, and which to not. as such, this show is a standout among early education television for both parents and children. the show's attitude about the world is mature, tolerant, and positive.
the quality of the show is fairly consistent from episode to episode. some episodes have stronger writing and animation quality, some are weaker, but overall, excellent, especially given the quality of the pack it runs with (pbs kids shows.)
first, the characters get along much better than characters in the aforementioned movie. in fact, they get along great by treating each other with care and respect.
references to retreating into one's bedroom and opening a special box with one's closest allies is indeed an important perspective. increasing one's capacity to get along with others, bonding (share more deeply,) are major goals of the act, which went largely ignored in the 90s with the cultural reaction to the attitudes of the 80s (grunge, apocalyptic thoughts etc.)
contrasting with times in altered states/ imaginary realms, often, what happens outside of those times are not within a child's (or person's) control. should the goal of that act of imagination be isolating oneself from others, or to seek more meaningful relationships? dragon tales points to the latter; and for that, commendable.
references to retreating into one's bedroom and opening a special box with one's closest allies is indeed an important perspective. increasing one's capacity to get along with others, bonding (share more deeply,) are major goals of the act, which went largely ignored in the 90s with the cultural reaction to the attitudes of the 80s (grunge, apocalyptic thoughts etc.)
contrasting with times in altered states/ imaginary realms, often, what happens outside of those times are not within a child's (or person's) control. should the goal of that act of imagination be isolating oneself from others, or to seek more meaningful relationships? dragon tales points to the latter; and for that, commendable.