Date: Tue, 10 Dec 1996 19:43:58 -0500
From: "Joseph M. Castine" <momo-AT-phantom.com>
Subject: Re: Puppets/audience/P.C.


>  My point was that if the adults are offended, I'm less concerned
> than if the children were.  As a storyteller, I am not going to tell the
> same story for a group of 4 year olds that I would for a room of adults.
> THAT would show a lack of understanding of developmental psychology.

Well said!!!!!!!

> The best material reaches children where they are instead of where some
> all-knowing adult thinks they should be.  Look at the best of children's
> literature.  Roald Dahl's books are looked at aghast by many adults, and
> Maurice Sendak's best works are those about rebellious children.  Shel
> Silverstein's poetry is poo pooed by grownups as to irreverent, while it is
> embraced by children.


I think you have made an excellent reply to all "accusations".

			Ridiculous Rose

		Her mama said, "Don't eat with your fingers."
		"OK," said Ridiculous Rose,
		So she ate with her toes!

Copyright 1974 Shel Silverstein
>from _Where the Sidewalk Ends_

And maybe if we all read Shel  (or listened to him) we might reach our
own kids better.


>



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