If you think your kids don’t learn anything positive from TV, then these two stories may change your mind. Two young children recently saved the lives of others by using moves they learned on SpongeBob Squarepants.
First, a 12-year old girl performed the Heimlich maneuver on a choking friend. SpongeBob performs this move on Squidward when the squid chokes on his clarinet. Next, an 8-year old boy saved a younger boy from drowning this past April. The boy had seen Larry the Lobster save SpongeBob with a similar move on the show.
Not too shabby for a sponge.
So, your kids are learning from TV, whether you like it or not, and not all the lessons are bad.
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This is a relief as even my 18 month old says, “SpongeBob!” as soon as the Captain comes on. Whew–it’s educational and life-saving.