Nicked myself

Hello all you young at heart

The other day, for the whole weekend, Wendy and I had her niece, Maya, over. She greatly enjoys the Internet and cable television. It is amazing that children now are so comfortable with technology. They know more than I do.

We had in the background the television on to Nickelodeon. Wendy was on one computer. Maya was on her computer. I was reading. The television program was I think ICarly. Then something called Tru Jackson VP. I had seen a few episodes of ICarly, but had never heard of the other show. Not that I had cable growing up, but I remember that Nickelodeon was known for its children's programming. It seemed when I was growing up cartoons were the big draw. I think children today want to see other children acting. They have the choice between Hannah Montana, Zack and Cody, Jonas Brothers, ICarly, and many others that I cannot identify.

There are some things that I noticed in watching these types of shows. One of the things is that the characters are often female. The girl is the one in charge or coming up with the plan to save the day. Most of the time the child is in a role of power. Somehow the child is president of operations, a singer, or something of some importance. It does seem to me that the adults are insane. Maybe that is why the children are on their own without supervision. Another thing I noticed is that the plots often involve revenge. A character will do something to the lead and the lead and friends will get back at that person, usually involve the person getting arrested or getting a wedgie. Both of which are pretty embarrassing and uncomfortable.

I guess children have to have someone to look up too. Why not someone who makes lots of money and in the end saves the day-all in 30 minutes?