From a college student who was raised on 'Kidsongs' 16 or 17 years ago:
I'm not sure how I'd feel now about watching this video (it's been about 15 years). I would probably think it's disrespectful of other cultures, cheesy, and terrible. But this is why children are so fascinating; their most stimulating entertainment/education can come from the most unexpected things. Like this video.
In reading the other reviews, I still lucidly remember every song and scene mentioned, with exception to the controversial 'spaghetti incident', interestingly enough.
'Kidsongs' came up in conversation recently, and my excitement was off the charts. I had so much fun recalling all of the songs and images from this video, and finding someone to remember them with was especially rewarding. I wonder if I would have turned out 'better' if I were raised on more culturally respectful material, but with 'Kidsongs' songs as my toddlerhood jams, I still managed to develop some a degree cultural awareness somewhere beyond The Spaghetti Incident. Plus, as a toddler I never made the connection that the French people from France singing 'Frere Jacques' were singing in FRENCH. It also didn't occur to me until I got to high school that my classmate Stephen Chen had Chinese heritage. Abstract concepts like culture, nationality, and language aren't ones toddlers should be expected to quickly comprehend.
In my memory, I love this video. |