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A little research goes a long way.


We are Australian, and my 2yo son loves Little Einsteins! He carries a little orange boat around, calling it his Rocket.

My point though is this. In an episode where the gang comes down under, they mention a Koala "Bear" - they are just Koalas. They also mispronounce Ularu, the huge rock in the centre of Australia. I have an issue because this is an educational show, and my son now calles Koalas Koala Bears and Ularu "Ularuru".

But other that that little whinge, I think the show is great!

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That's quite interesting that you only call koalas koalas. We're in England and since I was little I was taught that it was koala bear. When I was in Jamaica the chef in the hotel I stayed was confused when I asked for sweetcorn as they just call it corn - I guess it's the difference from culture to culture. You're right though - that would be easy enough to find out if they did a little research.

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Well in Asia some of us call Koalas but the Ularu of course is definitely wrong.

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plus there's no way that thing they ride in is a rocket ship. i wouldn't go so far as to call them Einsteins.

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Hello... It's a cartoon. There's no way that Mickey has a TV that gives him tools for every job he'd ever need... (The list goes on, well into adult programs)

Sometimes it is good to know that children have a better grasp on fantasy versus reality than others. As adults, we can poke fun at the ways they conveniently forget about tools that Rocket has from one episode to another. But at the same time, there are multiple ways to solve problems, so perhaps it's a good logical exercise that will build a foundation for children.

As stated before, left to their own devices, this show (like most) serves little purpose other than exposure. But working with your kids, you can certainly compound things. While my children don't recall the composer's name most of the time, when we may be out in a store and hearing wonderful elevator music, they can identify which Einstein episode plays whichever song it may be.

Work with kids and bring out the good parts. The show isn't for you. Go watch something more realistic like Sopranos, CSI, Star Trek or whatever. (Note the sarcasm. Television is entertainment, and sometimes educational entertainment, but unless otherwise stated is not designed to be factual)

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unless otherwise stated? is it not supposed to teach kids things? i don't want my kids calling anything that a rocket ship, that's all im saying.

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And I don't suppose they'd be better tuned into things that would perhaps teach proper grammar and/or punctuation? ;)

Tag along... And comparing rocket's design to many other things, just WHAT would you like to call it?

The show teaches plenty of things, in a context entertaining for children. Let's sit and pick apart any show. Or let's sit and find the good in the shows.

Like most things in life, it can go either way. Clearly not everyone can be pleased. So you're either sitting around with a half-full or a half-empty cup. Your choice though.

I'd suggest finding the good in things. The world doesn't need a new generation of people who are happy with nothing.

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Yeah, that part is the best. The kids are kinda slow. Ok, so first off they are not little german jews mastering physics. So even if you take it to mean little geniuses, it is still WAY off.

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I agree. I constantly correct people about koalas...they're not members of the bear family. That drives me nuts...and I don't even live in Australia!

My 2.5 year old is adding words like crazy thanks to this show. He loves Rocket; this show is one of only three things he'll sit down and watch. (Cars and Finding Nemo are the other two.) He and his cousin, who is the same age, love to "pat" and "blast off". Great show; probably the best toddler show out there right now.

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Although the koala is not a bear, when first adopted by English speakers, the name koala bear became popular, as this roughly evoked the species' similarity in appearance to the Teddy bear, to people unfamiliar with it. Although taxonomically incorrect, the name koala bear is still in use today outside Australia[5] — its use is discouraged because of the inaccuracy in the name.[6][7][8][9][10] Other descriptive English names based on "bear" have included monkey bear, native bear, and tree-bear.

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Since it is an American show, there are going to use American definitions and pronunciations.




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