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I would agree with the assessment, but isn't your typical kids TV channel just as vapid? Are US lawmakers worried about the ads and commercialism we bombard our

by briga 6y ago

I would agree with the assessment, but isn't your typical kids TV channel just as vapid? Are US lawmakers worried about the ads and commercialism we bombard our children with on conventional television?

duxup 6y ago
Depends on the channel. We have a dedicated public television channel where I am and the content is significantly better than YouTube: https://pbskids.org/ https://pbskids.org/ My kids will tell me about history and science that they pick up from those shows. I don't think I've ever heard anything from them that I liked when it came to YouTube content.
- briga 6y ago
  PBS and similar publicly funded channels seems to be the exception rather than the rule here. Apparently taking market forces out of the equations is a good way to make better content for kids
  - duxup 6y ago
    I agree so much that I'd argue in a very general sense that PBS is also better content for adults... everyone ;)
- tentacleuno 6y ago
  Everyone on here seems to be blowing the trumpet for PBS Kids. Is it really that good? I haven't checked it.
  - duxup 6y ago
    It really is that good. Folks behind their content are motivated by creating good content for the kids rather than commerical interests.
  - gergi 6y ago
    Yes. It is the only “channel” that seems to focus on quality programming instead of marketing/engagement. And the shows are just straight-up excellent.
quijoteuniv 6y ago
Nrk in Norway has an amazing kids channel with no ads. Also on demand option with apps that can age restrict content.
theshrike79 6y ago
YLE in Finland has amazing content (I think it's pretty much the NPR/PBS equivalent). People in there are actually educated about kids' development, with actual entertainers and scientists.
nitwit005 6y ago
It's less prominent now that the internet is a thing, but they do still speak about that topic occasionally, and it wasn't so long ago that it was a top political issue: https://www.nytimes.com/1996/07/30/us/tv-broadcasters-agree-to-3-hours-of-children-s-educational-programs-a-week.html https://www.nytimes.com/1996/07/30/us/tv-broadcasters-agree-...

by briga 6y ago

duxup 6y ago

Depends on the channel. We have a dedicated public television channel where I am and the content is significantly better than YouTube: https://pbskids.org/ https://pbskids.org/ My kids will tell me about history and science that they pick up from those shows. I don't think I've ever heard anything from them that I liked when it came to YouTube content.

briga 6y ago
PBS and similar publicly funded channels seems to be the exception rather than the rule here. Apparently taking market forces out of the equations is a good way to make better content for kids
- duxup 6y ago
  I agree so much that I'd argue in a very general sense that PBS is also better content for adults... everyone ;)
tentacleuno 6y ago
Everyone on here seems to be blowing the trumpet for PBS Kids. Is it really that good? I haven't checked it.
- duxup 6y ago
  It really is that good. Folks behind their content are motivated by creating good content for the kids rather than commerical interests.
- gergi 6y ago
  Yes. It is the only “channel” that seems to focus on quality programming instead of marketing/engagement. And the shows are just straight-up excellent.

quijoteuniv 6y ago

Nrk in Norway has an amazing kids channel with no ads. Also on demand option with apps that can age restrict content.

theshrike79 6y ago

YLE in Finland has amazing content (I think it's pretty much the NPR/PBS equivalent). People in there are actually educated about kids' development, with actual entertainers and scientists.

nitwit005 6y ago

It's less prominent now that the internet is a thing, but they do still speak about that topic occasionally, and it wasn't so long ago that it was a top political issue: https://www.nytimes.com/1996/07/30/us/tv-broadcasters-agree-to-3-hours-of-children-s-educational-programs-a-week.html https://www.nytimes.com/1996/07/30/us/tv-broadcasters-agree-...