• qjkxbmwvz@startrek.website
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    Someone described respectful ways of interacting with children similarly — you can bring yourself down to their level, or you can bring them up to yours. Both are respectful, and there’s no “talking down” to anyone.

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      The Jim Henson Company was excellent at that. They always approached young audiences with respect above all. That’s how Sesame Street works.

      Speaking of which, I saw that HBO was pulling out of their deal with Sesame Street. Should we organize like a fundraising drive for that? The idea of Big Bird being off the air…isn’t okay.

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          If I understand correctly, it was produced by and broadcast on HBO, and then broadcast on PBS a week later. I guess the number 4 and the letter T weren’t paying the bills.

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      Bringing them up is real neat

      Next thing you know they’re talking all smart!

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      Bringing yourself to their level is real neat.

      Why would you give the child the curse of ripping them from childhood? Why rob yourself the opportunity to revisit the magic of childhood?

      Hand them the Scout action figure, grab the Batman, because Rita Repulsa wants to blow up the sun, and only you two can stop her!

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            Just so you know, I have a fragile alliance with the heroes because if the sun blows up I won’t be able to take over the Tri-State area!

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              Now I can’t tell if you’re bringing yourself “down” to their level or bringing them “up” to our dystopian world view.