Disney’s Baby Einstein is refunding money to parents for their DVDs. If you bought a Baby Einstein DVD hoping your newborn would become a genius you’re entitled to a refund. I just have to ask:
Did YOU really believe that a DVD could make your kid smarter?
To me, thinking DVD products are educational is kind of like saying that Wal-mart is good for small business or today’s fashion models are healthy–it just doesn’t jive. Don’t get me wrong–our family has a DVD of nearly every movie Disney has ever made. But I never banked on the Lion King teaching my kids to read or do math. Lolita Carrico, the founder of GLOSS, loved the Baby Einstein DVDs when her kids were younger. They were entertaining and fun–she didn’t think they’d make her kids geniuses.
In our opinion, people teach. DVDs entertain.
So, talk to the poll—did you think Disney’s Baby Einstein DVDs were educational?
I never thought that the DVD’s would make my kids smarter, but I did use them as one of several educational tools. I used them as part of my “curriculum” so to speak. I wouldn’t hand a book to my toddler and expect it to make them smart either. I guess the DVD is just easier for the parent to walk away from, but if used correctly it can be an asset. I will not be looking for a refund, I hope that only those who some how truly were duped go looking for a refund.