The Proud Family--Rant

Cavey · 03-20-2005

In my racial diverse home, we love finding cartoons featuring African-Americans.

So I'm royally miffed that we had to change the channel in the middle of Saturday morning cartoons because of the content of the Proud Family. The story line was the kids thought their dad was "cheating" on their mom.

Yes, the subject of a Disney Saturday morning cartoon was adultery/infidelity/sexual unfaithfulness.

What Disney exec thought this was a good idea?

**Dopey** · 03-20-2005

OMG, how did you explain that one to the munshkins?

**cinderbella** · 03-20-2005

ohh my gosh---wow

**DisneyTeacher** · 03-20-2005

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Originally Posted by caver_jeffery

The story line was the kids thought their dad was "cheating" on their mom.

Yes, the subject of a Disney Saturday morning cartoon was adultery/infidelity/sexual unfaithfulness.

That is just wrong for a Saturday morning cartoon!! There is no way that will ever be appropriate for kids.

tink74 · 03-20-2005

I saw that. Had the same thoughts. Very disappointing.

Cavey · 03-20-2005

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Originally Posted by Dopey

OMG, how did you explain that one to the munshkins?

We didn't. We just changed the channel.

BTW, what amazes me is the irrelevance of this topic. Yes, the divorce rate is 53% in this country. But studies have shown that infidelity occurs in less than 17% of all marriages. Hollywood presents it as an every-day occurance, but then Hollywood is out of touch from the rest of society.

tigger · 03-20-2005

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Originally Posted by caver_jeffery

We didn't. We just changed the channel.

BTW, what amazes me is the irrelevance of this topic. Yes, the divorce rate is 53% in this country. But studies have shown that infidelity occurs in less than 17% of all marriages. Hollywood presents it as an every-day occurance, but then Hollywood is out of touch from the rest of society.

Jeff...the divorce rate might be 53% but the numbers change if you take out the people that get divorced repeatedly. I can't remember the numbers but most people that are divorced have been divorced multiple times. The 53% number are raw numbers (marriages/divorces) but don't account for people that get divorced multiple times thus driving up the percent.

With that said I don't see why we need a saturday morning cartoon on the subject.

LABride · 03-20-2005

On the subject of cartoons and infidelity, if you watch the deleted scenes in The Incredibles DVD, they mention that they took out a scene that they felt dealt with that a little too much. They got the point across that Helen was concerned about Bob cheating in a much more subtle way that adults could pick up on but went over kids heads.

Erin · 03-20-2005

I can't understand it! THat's not even close to a kid subject :c(

I can't stand the Proud Family, anyway. That teenager is unruley. I've seen some disrespect I would never tolerate as a parent. Anyway, I made my kids change the channel ages ago with that cartoon.

What about Little Bill, Caver? Isn't that a decent show for a little guy?

Maria · 03-20-2005

I also do not let my children watch that show among others. Cartoons are not like they used to be

FireAngel · 03-20-2005

I really like Little Bill, he reminds me so much of my newphew.

Cavey · 03-20-2005

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Originally Posted by tigger

Jeff...the divorce rate might be 53% but the numbers change if you take out the people that get divorced repeatedly. I can't remember the numbers but most people that are divorced have been divorced multiple times. The 53% number are raw numbers (marriages/divorces) but don't account for people that get divorced multiple times thus driving up the percent.

With that said I don't see why we need a saturday morning cartoon on the subject.

I realize that. In fact, I think the divorce rate for "remarrieds" jumps to around 75%. My point was maritial unfaithfulness occurs in less than 17% of marriages. I imagine that percentage is skewed in Hollywood, where celebrities change partners the way Erin changes her underwear (about once a month

).

But what is the Proud Family and other Hollywood shows teaching??? Men regularly cheat on their wives, and children should be suspect if their daddy's are acting odd.

And DON'T get me started on the way TV skews teenage sexuality!!!! (The reason we watch so little TV in the first place.)

tigger · 03-20-2005

Jeff, I totally agree with you...so there

It is hard to be a parent today...sad that Disney seems to not help at times.

EmpressJenny · 03-20-2005

I wonder if you could send an email expressing your opinion to programming execs? I bet you're not alone.

tink74 · 03-20-2005

I'd sure be willing to sign something.

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Cavey MB's Rabble Rouser® Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Carlinville, IL Posts: 6,144	The Proud Family--Rant In my racial diverse home, we love finding cartoons featuring African-Americans. So I'm royally miffed that we had to change the channel in the middle of Saturday morning cartoons because of the content of the Proud Family. The story line was the kids thought their dad was "cheating" on their mom. Yes, the subject of a Disney Saturday morning cartoon was adultery/infidelity/sexual unfaithfulness. What Disney exec thought this was a good idea? __________________ . . Cavey, Tigger, BossMouse, Soundgod Erin, and Lil'pocohantas in association with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and Juicy Juice are proud to present Cavey-Fest III December 13, 2008

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LABride Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 134	Re: The Proud Family--Rant On the subject of cartoons and infidelity, if you watch the deleted scenes in The Incredibles DVD, they mention that they took out a scene that they felt dealt with that a little too much. They got the point across that Helen was concerned about Bob cheating in a much more subtle way that adults could pick up on but went over kids heads.

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Erin Scooter Princess Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Welaka Posts: 9,771	Re: The Proud Family--Rant I can't understand it! THat's not even close to a kid subject :c( I can't stand the Proud Family, anyway. That teenager is unruley. I've seen some disrespect I would never tolerate as a parent. Anyway, I made my kids change the channel ages ago with that cartoon. What about Little Bill, Caver? Isn't that a decent show for a little guy? __________________ Team Jake! http://www.twitter.com/IamBubbles www.facebook.com/scooterprincess

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Maria Mouse Meister Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,269	Re: The Proud Family--Rant I also do not let my children watch that show among others. Cartoons are not like they used to be __________________ Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away April/May 2008~ASMO * May 2006 WDW~ASMO * May 2005 WDW~ASMO * April/May 2004 WDW~AKL * April 1989 WDW~Poly * July 1979 DL off site

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tigger Official Sunshine Pumper Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: In my own skin Posts: 2,924	Re: The Proud Family--Rant Jeff, I totally agree with you...so there It is hard to be a parent today...sad that Disney seems to not help at times. __________________ * Taking this post seriously might induce serious medical issues. Please consult your doctor if you feel light headed, dizzy, have dry mouth, ringing of the ears, incontinence, vomiting, loss of vision, numbness or tingling, upset stomach, hair loss, change in breathing, toe fungus, dry skin, muscle aches, runny noise, teeth pain, heaviness of limbs, sudden hunger, dry or red eyes, or a feeling of confusion or lost.

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