Children in the Media
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Children in the Media
Andrea Osmon
Children in the Media
This paper discusses a child portrayed in an animated TV series named Caillou. The characteristics and behaviors of the child are discussed. These characteristics are compared to developmental theoretical perspectives and developmental milestones in relation to age.
Caillou is a four year old boy who lives with his nuclear family of mother, father, and younger sister Rosie. This animated series is about his day to day adventures with his family. The Caillou series is a Cookie Jar Inc. production and airs on PBS a public broadcasting network. The particular episode discussed in this paper featured three short stories of Caillou’s experiences. The first was a story of Caillou preparing for a show and tell at his preschool. The second Caillou and his sister Rosie created a magic show. The third story showed Caillou and his sister making a castle from cardboard boxes. All three of the stories were very strongly focused around Caillou’s sense of imagination as well as his interactions with his family.
Caillou appeared to be created similar to the average four year old boy. He did not have any significant characteristics that set him apart from his peers. He had a close relationship with his loving and supporting family. His family appeared to have enough financial resources to provide basic needs as well as luxuries. Caillou’s room had many toys and books, as well as the expected amount of furniture. Caillou and his family were also well received by all other people present throughout the show. Rosie, his two year old sister, also had a bedroom which reflected middle to upper socio-economic class. Rosie also displayed average or expected characteristics for a child in her age range. Both of the children seemed well adjusted and their physical appearance was clean and nice. They also both displayed mild gender stereotyping behaviors....
Andrea Osmon
Children in the Media
This paper discusses a child portrayed in an animated TV series named Caillou. The characteristics and behaviors of the child are discussed. These characteristics are compared to developmental theoretical perspectives and developmental milestones in relation to age.
Caillou is a four year old boy who lives with his nuclear family of mother, father, and younger sister Rosie. This animated series is about his day to day adventures with his family. The Caillou series is a Cookie Jar Inc. production and airs on PBS a public broadcasting network. The particular episode discussed in this paper featured three short stories of Caillou’s experiences. The first was a story of Caillou preparing for a show and tell at his preschool. The second Caillou and his sister Rosie created a magic show. The third story showed Caillou and his sister making a castle from cardboard boxes. All three of the stories were very strongly focused around Caillou’s sense of imagination as well as his interactions with his family.
Caillou appeared to be created similar to the average four year old boy. He did not have any significant characteristics that set him apart from his peers. He had a close relationship with his loving and supporting family. His family appeared to have enough financial resources to provide basic needs as well as luxuries. Caillou’s room had many toys and books, as well as the expected amount of furniture. Caillou and his family were also well received by all other people present throughout the show. Rosie, his two year old sister, also had a bedroom which reflected middle to upper socio-economic class. Rosie also displayed average or expected characteristics for a child in her age range. Both of the children seemed well adjusted and their physical appearance was clean and nice. They also both displayed mild gender stereotyping behaviors....