Quote by Fran Lebowitz

Educational television should be absolutely forbidden. It can only lead to unreasonable disappointment when your child discovers that the letters of the alphabet do not leap up out of books and dance around with royal-blue chickens.

Educational television should be absolutely forbidden. It ca

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This quote suggests that educational television can create unrealistic expectations in children. It argues that watching educational programs may lead a child to believe that the things they see on television, such as letters of the alphabet coming to life and dancing, are real. When children eventually realize that these things don't happen in reality, it can lead to disappointment. The quote implies that it is better for children to learn through interactive and hands-on experiences rather than relying solely on television for education.

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