Janus (@Fines_et_Initia)

The Devolution of Marriage and Parenting Into Buddy-hood https://finesetinitia.substack.com/p/the-devolution-of-marriage-and-parenting The parents of young children all rave about the wonders of the Australian cartoon Bluey. “Oh, you’ve just got to watch Bluey! Bluey shows the real struggles of childhood and parenting, but everyone is so engaged with one another! Bluey’s dad is especially the best!” My wife wanted me to watch this show that so much impressed her. So I watched a few episodes with our young children. I found the writing to be emotionally engaging and the show entertaining. The messages, on the whole, seem wholesome enough. Both parents lovingly involve themselves in playing with their two daughters and in supporting one another. The dad, Bandit, especially involves himself in the day-to-day lives of the children; in fact, Bandit frequently joins his children’s world even when he feels tired or otherwise busy, and he constantly seems (to steal a word that so perfectly embodies Bandit’s amazing efforts) beleagured. Yet he always comes through for his wife and children! An all-around modern hero, Bluey’s dad is! Yet, after watching this show, something really bothered me about Bluey. And I couldn’t quite pinpoint what bothered me so much. [Read more...] https://finesetinitia.substack.com/p/the-devolution-of-marriage-and-parenting