Last year, when my son discovered My Little Pony on TV and sat with his sister, staring starry-eyed at the screen, mesmerized, my husband was less than thrilled. We both have a pretty low tolerance for crappy kids shows, and he assumed that MLP fell into that category. I’ll be honest (as always) — at first glance, it seems like fluff. The big-eyed, sickeningly sweet-voiced, dramatic cartoon would not have gotten approval from me had I not overheard an episode while shooting off an email.
This show has more substance than pretty pastels! Each episode seeks to leave their little viewers a bit wiser and empowered than they were a half hour earlier. These feisty little phillies focus on big ideas and they hammer home their messages in a way that resonates with kids.
6 Lessons To Be Learned from My Little Ponies:
1. Acceptance/embracing differences
2. Self-confidence
3. The importance of honesty
4. Compassion
5. Problem-solving
6. True, supportive friendship
So, as much as I like to minimize TV time (and I prefer PBS), I have to admit that I’m a fan of My Little Ponies.
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