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Way too "South Park" for Children
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My 3-year-old's Pre-K teacher asked me for my thoughts about this book. I was disturbed by it, but then I had a hard time articulating exactly why. After all, I thought, I'm a sociology honors grad from an Ivy League school (i.e. I've had a VERY liberal arts education, and I should be over silly social taboos like talking about poop), and have advanced degrees and experience in the field of mental health (i.e. I've heard it all). I've even read a book about "scat" that didn't offend me at all--but then it was written for adults to help them track animals in the Appalachains (long story). And, finally, it's true! We do all poop!
Which brings me to my point: what IS the point of this book? We haven't had any problems with potty training with my daughter, so I can't speak to that issue. But if the lesson is that we are just like all of the other animals, I disagree (where's the human dignity, folks?). Ditto to the idea that poop is socially acceptable party conversation. I'm trying to teach my daughter about what is/is not acceptable behavior, and talking *and singing* about poo-poo outside of the family or other caretakers is not acceptable!
So, in my opinion, having this book read to her in a class of 3-to-5 year old boys and girls sends the message that it's OK for them to call each other "poo-poo head" (her favorite new nickname), etc. I'm also bothered by them looking together at the genitals (and excreting poop) of infant and toddler boys. Would these drawings be appropriate on the school wall? Then perhaps they shouldn't be shown to the class. And how do they then distinguish that we don't show our genitals (and poop, for that matter) to other people, especially when Mommy or Daddy isn't there?
Frankly, I think the book is a reflection of Asian culture, which is much more comfortable with public discussion--and display--of bodily functions that we in the U.S. find distasteful and, therefore, keep private. While in China a couple of years ago, I was shocked at the "split pants" worn by toddlers to enable them to take a dump in the middle of public gardens and sidewalks [lesson: watch your step in China!].
So, why the many 5-star ratings and giggly cultural references to the book? Two words: SOUTH PARK (et al.). I certainly wouldn't let my daughter watch that program, and I won't be reading this book to her, either. Again, what's the point? Any possible lesson is outweighed by the negatives I've listed above. And that's the straight poop.
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