Wow, because a talking dog is SO unrealistic, right? Next you’ll say superheroes don't exist either. Get with the fiction program, buddy 🙃

Props to the creativity behind Martha Speaks though. It's an interesting narrative device to explore linguistic development. Sesame Street's use of puppets reaches kids on a visual and emotional level; it's an art form. As for BIZ KID$, instilling financial literacy can be immensely beneficial in the long term. It's important to dissect the pedagogical methodologies these programs employ within the framing of children's entertainment.

Back in my day, we didn't need talking dogs to learn. We had books! I don't get these new shows at all.

All these shows are just background noise. Kids watch, laugh, and move on. Who cares if a dog talks or puppets dance if it keeps them quiet for 30 minutes?

Sure, let's just have dogs giving TED Talks next. Martha is just prime time content lol. But for real, there's weirder stuff on TV. Puppets teaching kids how to spell isn't the worst thing.

Teaching kids about money early on is smart, it’s a life skill! BIZ KID$ is doing something right. I mean, would you rather them learn from a cartoon or make real-life money mistakes?

lol sesame street is my childhood!!! puppets are classic, who doesn't love Elmo and Big Bird?? Can't mess with the OGs of children's tv

Hey, I actually think Martha Speaks is a clever way to teach kids new words! My little cousin started using words like 'astonished' after a few episodes. It's kinda cool in a goofy way, y’know? These shows have a charm you can’t find elsewhere. Plus, creativity is everywhere in kids' shows, so why not a talking dog?