Sesame Street and kids....

A child of that age should not be watching television. Period. I never saw the show as a child and, by some miracle, I managed to learn my letters and numbers. I even managed to learn a few things beyond my ABC's and 123's. There is nothing wrong with Sesame Street in itself, but it certainly should not be used as a substitute for reading to a child, buying a child books and encouraging creative play. Children do not need to be hooked on screens; it is unhealthy for them--discouraging both creativity and activity. If more children spent less time parked on their behinds in front of screens, there would be fewer obese children.

I think PBS's Sesame Street is perfectly alright for any kid to watch. It's an educational program as you have pointed out. I grew up on Sesame Street and hey I still like it today. I will turn it on for the little guy that I watch while he is playing with his toys. My older kids liked Sesame Street, especially my oldest daughter. She's super bright in cognitive skills. My other kids enjoyed shows like Mr. Rogers, and Barney. PBS is much better than watching a whole morning of cartoons on Saturday. If you can put education into something where the kids will get something out of it then it's okay. You don't want to take away the hands on learning though. Kids need to learn through watching and doing (whatever medium they learn with the best). Your grandson is 9 months old, so try some one on one activities that he might enjoy so he can interact with you like blowing bubbles. You can buy them or make them really cheap. Give him some bold colors to play with, toys or rattles that are red or black and have unique designs.

Did they give a reason as to why they didn't want their son watching Sesame Street? I can't see anything wrong with it myself and I used to love watching it, especially Big Bird and Kermit the Frog, it is aimed at children after all, and even adults will sit down and watch it. I haven't seen it for years and didn't realize it was still going. It's educational too, with the Count and numbers. There are plenty of television programs that are appalling when it comes to entertaining kids and I would rate Sesame Street as one of the best programs.

Hi ctryhnny, Sesame Street are really good. I make my daughter watch it and before she entered kindergarten she can read and sing many children songs and can speak good english too. She's even ahead from other kids in reading and socialising. Go ahead any kind of knowledge is good

sesame street is a great kids show all over the world.. Its a great way for kids to learn. Many kids here in mexico learn even english from watch it here. Have a great day there.