Nov 18 2008
Power Rangers bring peace
I finally have found one way to get the kids to stop fighting -- let them watch the Power Rangers together.
That's almost as pleasant as saying I let them shoot rifles or throw knives at each other -- I hate the Power Rangers that much. I think the show is stupid, ridiculous, and boring. The special effects are lousy, too. Yet the kids love it. It's maddening.
However, there's an atmosphere of cooperation when the Power Rangers are on. The children sit together quietly. They agree on things. They diplomatically assign each other roles in the show. "Nathan, you can be the black Power Ranger and I'll be the pink one," says Lucie. "O.K.," says Nathan, "And mom can be the bad guy."
I'm always the bad guy, which is fine by me. I'm willing to march around waving my imaginary claws in the air while making Godzilla noises. It's worth sacrificing my dignity so they won't fight. I'd do anything for a temporary detente.
