What I Want For Mother's Day!

I want a Mother's Day Mix Tape!

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Now I am somewhat seriously considering doing a review series and/or blog of media for kids, because I definitely need something along the lines of Common Sense Media for social justice concerns. Like, if I watch this am I going to be offended by the fat jokes? The gender politics? Is Ashton Kutcher in brownface going to pop up unexpectedly? Is it based on a toy? Does it assume weird things about classroom and friend dynamics and motivations? Is it just plain dumb or annoying? etc.

Or, you know, does it show families built on a model other than mom-dad-kids? Is the main character someone other than a small white boy? Are there POC at all? Non-tokenized, ever? Are boys and girls allowed to be friends rather than rivals and/or love interests? Does it pass the Bechdel Test?

This wouldn't be a thumbs-up/thumbs-down sort of thing, and although I am aware I would get accused of being the PC Police I already own that badge* so why not?

First person who says "be the change you want to see," though, gets thumped on the head.


* Actually I don't, but if someone made me one I would wear it with pride. Or hey, even an icon.