You should look up the definition of hipster. Urban dictionary is popular.

afriendtosell isn’t saying you shouldn’t necessarily critique them. He is saying what happens in the show will be interpreted totally different by your child than you. So you can say what you think elmo teaches, but your kid may be being taught something entirely different. Instead of you critiquing shows, ask your…

Personally, most 5 year Olds I know don’t act as well or know as much as elmo. I also think elmo is no longer suppose to be 3. Remember he takes care of his goldfish by himself and knows a lot more than some of the other characters.

afriendtosell isn’t saying let your children watch whatever. He’s saying that what you’re discussing is pointless because it’s not going to change. And there are so many more relevant events that you could have an effect on. You should definitely pay attention to what your kids watch.

You shouldn’t hate elmo so much. The reason he’s more likeable and doesn’t teach as many valuable lessons is because people weren’t watching sesame street anymore. Like me the cast and writers probably thought losing some time teaching meaningful lessons to kids was better than losing the show altogether.