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It is developmentally appropriate—a good match between childrens
growing needs and the subject matter. |
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It encourages creativity and critical thinking. |
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It introduces children to skills and ideas they need to learn. |
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It models ways to solve problems and getting alon with others. |
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It engages children to dance or sing along. |
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It entertains and teaches too. |
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It reinforces the values parents and caregivers believe in. |
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It inspires children to appreciate other cultures. |
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It inspires children to want to learn and read more. |
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It occupies too much of a childs time. |
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It doesn't help teach the values that are important to parents and
caregivers. |
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It teachs children ideas, words, or behaviors that may need to be "unteahed"
by parents and caregivers. |
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It is not created for children audiences. |
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It exposes children to violence as a means of problem solving. |
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It presents gender, racial or cultural stereotypes. |
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It encourages children to think they need to purchase products. |
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