3. Things I Just Don't Understand

3. Freakin' Caillou.

Lu watches a lot of different shows and they kind of go in spurts. One week it will be My Little Pony and the next its Strawberry Shortcake. Some have a lot more staying power and others just come and go. Enter Caillou. This past week when Lucy was picking out a show she saw Caillou and wanted to watch it so we turned it on. We've seen it a couple times in the past and I've never been a fan but I powered through. He's definitely a whiny little guy which I don't love, but hey its a kids show. Well, a couple days ago, Lucy used one of his little tag lines on Jacksen and it was not ok with me. Caillou likes to say "bad cat" when his kitty Gilbert isn't doing something he should be. Jack was playing on the floor and went to grab a toy from Lu, and she said "bad baby." Um ya, no. We went into a whole little conversation about it and it was no big deal, but it just kind of blew my mind. She got it from Caillou! Needless to say, I made sure she knew Caillou was so no longer welcome in our home. What I really don't understand is, how is this show is still on? Does anybody like it? I'd much rather watch some high-pitch voiced ponies sing about friendship and treating each other kindly than see a tiny whiny boy complain about his cat and constantly forget his pleases and thank you's. Kids really do listen to what they hear whether its the music we're listening to, the things we say, or the shows they're watching. Thanks for the reminder Caillou.