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Diane Willinghan

The NEW Dora the Explorer- What do you think?

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Here's a link to the new Dora. According to Nickelodeon, Moms have a "misconception" about the New Dora and we will be pleasantly surprised when she arrives. Glad they know how I think! What mind readers! http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090316/ap_en_ot/dora_for_tweens

Tags: dora, misconception, nickelodeon, tween

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mom2beauty Permalink Reply by mom2beauty on March 18, 2009 at 7:58am
WOW! I might be the minority here about this but I think she is adorable! I would have no problem with my 9 year old DD watching or playing with her....the Dora they have now is too young for her and when she watches it she feels like a baby and wants something more her age! Honestly there isn't much for her age out there...they go from Dora and Diego to Drake and Josh which is WAY TOO OLD for her...so she is stuck in the middle...so this is very good thing and I welcome it!

Just my thought
Rhonda
Hallie Gallagher Permalink Reply by Hallie Gallagher on March 18, 2009 at 5:17pm
I had to go to the link to find out about this. I hadn't heard of the new Dora until like 2 minutes ago. I showed her to my 8 year old and asked her what she thought. She said she would watch it. I don't think she looks bad. My oldest is at an age where she is stuck on what to watch. She is too old for the old Dora but Hannah Montana and That's so Raven is a little too mature for her and has brought out an attitude that I don't like. I agree with mom2beauty, I would definetly let my daughter watch.
Diane Willinghan Permalink Reply by Diane Willinghan on March 18, 2009 at 6:32pm
My daughter is 8 yrs old, and I agree that Drake and Josh, Raven and those type shows are NOT shows I would like her to watch. She didn't much care for Dora at any age so the new Dora won't be on our television either way. My daughter has been learning French for 3 years so I guess that doesn't help Dora's case here at our house either! I saw on the Cable news that some Mom groups had lodged complaints towards Nickelodeon concerning the new Dora. My thoughts- TV rushes our girls way too fast to grow up and take on the attitudes, clothes, mannerisms, etc. of tweens and teens. My maternal and internal instincts say slow down, and when I don't listen to my instincts I always regret it!
Tracy Osmer Permalink Reply by Tracy Osmer on March 18, 2009 at 9:34pm
OMG! I was in a panic when I first heard about this. I have a 2 year old daughter and a 3 year old son, and they have just always been in love with Dora. I couldn't fathom changing her and the show they love so much. I am sooooo glad to hear they are leaving little Dora and the show as is. Apparently the "revamped" Dora is just an aged-up, interactive doll to be marketed, with no real connection to the current Dora & her show on Nick Jr. Just another attempt at cashing in on something sweet and lovable. Somehow, I don't think it will go, even if its not replacing the current Dora. You just get an image of something you love in your mind, and then when someone tries to replace your lovable memory, its a tough sell. Of course, I am an adult and not a child, but I do have experience with big age ranges in children, lol! I have a 16 year old son, an 11 year old son, a 3 year old son, and a 2 year old daughter, so based on experience the new, older Dora, in my opinion, won't do much business. Long Live Little Dora!! lol.....................Tracy
Marlene M. Linke Permalink Reply by Marlene M. Linke on March 19, 2009 at 5:37am
She's so much more acceptable than what has been reported. I guess the word "teen" makes all mothers cringe given the images we see of teens everyday.
Kristen Permalink Reply by Kristen on March 19, 2009 at 6:26am
I think people have a bad habit ofreading more into things than what's really there! I for one am very excited about tis. I know I can trust the content on Dora no matter what she 'looks' like. My osn (age 6) hgets bored with the preschool shows (Backyardigans, Blue's Clues, Diego, etc.) but I am not comfortable letting him watch the 'big kid' shows yet (like Drake and Josh, Sonny with a chance, Suite Life of Zack and Cody, etc.).

I think the new Dora should seve as an example that the early elementary school children need programming targeted for them as well! WAY TO GO NICK!!!
Amy Permalink Reply by Amy on March 19, 2009 at 11:29am
By just looking at the image, I think she is age appropriate. I do not think that she's under dressed or by any means based on appearance believe that she would have any negative effects. I do not know why they feel they need to target the older tweens by creating thi sdoll, but I think personally that Dora is much better influence than Bratz.
Darline Turner-Lee Permalink Reply by Darline Turner-Lee on March 19, 2009 at 3:39pm
My one problem with this new "older Dora" is why did they "glam" her up so? I love the little bowl bob that Dora had. I think that they could have gone a bit less fashion conscious and kept her a bit truer to herself. This new Dora doesn't look like an explorer-except at the mall. JMHO.
Bridget Permalink Reply by Bridget on March 19, 2009 at 4:02pm
They are trying to keep up with the times parents. Through out the years things change and kids know that Dora wont be that way forever. I think if parents stop making a huge deal out of the minor things and stressing the kids out over it when the major things arise the kids will be more apt to listen. I am sure if the children see the doll and they have questions they will come to the parents and ask that is the ones how kids are old enough to really care.

We as parents need to let our kids watch show that is geared more toward their age bracket, and there is nothing wrong with that. My son is 13 and he watches Drake and Josh, I carly, and it dosent effect his way of thinking. There are more cartoons that I worry about then some of the non cartoon shows. Dora was never a big factor in our house, my 20 year old daughter once said what type of parent would let their 6 year old go backpacking in the woods alone with a fox after her anyway lol (just a joke here)

We as parents put a lot of pressure on kids 6 and under we are putting more pressure on them growing up then tv I beleive. We want to try to explain the grown up things to them before time ex the Chris Brown and Rhianna situation) if our kids didnt ask about what happened then why do we as parents feel the need to tell them we are pushing our views on them at and early age.) If a child comes to you with a question yes by all means give them the most honest answer they can comprehend for their age. But to go to them with adult issues (unless its something to do within the family is just confusing them)

My daughter had all of the Barbie dolls of all races, she had Bratzs and the Zodiacs and all she saw was dolls to play with, cars for the dolls to drive nothing negative came out of her behavior
Erica M Permalink Reply by Erica M on March 19, 2009 at 7:33pm
@Nikki_S has a great discussion about this topic on http://theguitlyparent.com too!

I'm all for this change/growing up!
anautumnevening Permalink Reply by anautumnevening on March 19, 2009 at 9:04pm
I think she looks fine. If my daughter was old enough to watch it, I would have no problem with it.

I think people are freaking out way too much.
Jen Dwyer Permalink Reply by Jen Dwyer on March 20, 2009 at 2:17pm
I think the "uproar" is so silly! Dora looks fine either way and if people are going to argue that this is not an appropriate Dora, one should google Dora on images...In her new outfit, Dora's tummy won't show! haha. Found an interesting perspective here, http://blogs.parentsociety.com/doctore/2009/03/17/dora-the-explorer...

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