After the millionth time that Sara asked to watch Dora, I began to suspect that the TV show Dora was being laced with subliminal messages like they used to do in movie theaters to make you think you were thirsty. I figured it out, it’s a conspiracy! Those big hypnotic eyes, and crazy happy smile knowing that she’s forever sucking your child down into the pits of hell is what does the trick.
Ok, ok, so I’m exaggerating.
Seriously though! My toddler who never used to give a flip about the TV now gets up asking to watch a Dora. The fastest way to coax Sara into cleaning her room? Tell her she can watch Dora after her room is cleaned up. It’s like watching the rat that hits the button for cheese! Ensure that she stays good? Bribe her with a Dora episode when she gets home.
Either Dora’s the best motivator in the world, or I’ve become a willing crack dealer.
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My son loved dora from the moment he laid eyes on her, at about 6 months old. Now he’s 4 and watches big boy shows like pokemon, but still, if Dora happens to come on it’s like he’s in a trance! It calls to him!
I seriously think that there’s some sort of subliminal message for kids that keep them watching!