What Your Child’s Favorite TV Character Says About Them
There’s no shortage of television shows aimed at young kids, but some are definitely more beloved by children than others. Each show appeals to a different kind of audience and kids develop really strong attachments to their favorite characters. I used to find kids’ shows annoying, but they’ve grown on me in the years since I became a mom. They’re charming in their strangeness and each one features characters and ideas that are completely unique, just like our kids. Here’s what your child’s favorite television character says about them:
1. Thomas The Tank Engine
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Like Thomas, your kid is a lovable character whose enthusiasm occasionally almost always leads them astray. Unlike Thomas, your kid isn’t a creepy-ass talking train with serial killer eyes.
2. Daniel Tiger
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Your kid will one day star in a Broadway musical, as evidenced by their inability to follow any direction that isn’t set to music. I hope you’re quick on your feet because if ever there’s an emergency, your kid isn’t going to fair well unless you can think of a really jazzy way to sing “Drop the matches and run because you just set the bathroom on fire.”
3. Caillou
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I’m just kidding. No one likes Caillou.
4. Ruby of ‘Max and Ruby’ fame
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Your kid is a natural born leader who keeps their friends and siblings in line. They have an innate sense of order and a plan in place for every scenario, and seriously, why are you even still here? This kid does not need parental supervision. They’ve been self-sufficient since birth.
5. Dora
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Your tot is always up for an adventure, even if it means sneaking away from you in the middle of the night with nothing but a poorly packed backpack and a monkey. You might want to invest in some extra locks for all the doors in your place, but don’t worry too much: no matter how far they wander, you’ll always be able to locate them by the sound of their unnecessarily loud voice.
6. Wyatt from Super Why
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Your kid is a problem-solver and also a bit of a drama queen. Everything is a super big problem. It’s okay, though, because their friends always know they’re the one to turn to in a jam. Their loyalty is matched only by their ability to make questionable associations between classic children’s tales and semi-unrelated life events. You should be super proud of their ability to bullshit their way out of almost anything.
7. Curious George
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Your toddler is a social butterfly with an overwhelming sense of curiosity. Their methods are sheer madness, but it always seems to work out for them in the end, and one day their ingenuity will lead them to accomplish great things… or to crash a parade and accidentally burn something down. Either way, you should celebrate their creativity and try not to be too freaked out by their intense fondness for dudes in yellow hats.
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