Another way to work this into teaching is tie it in with the origins of
life-style choices - whether exposure to dolls (whether it be a "tele" or a
G.I. Joe) makes any difference at all in the subsequent life-style choices of
people. You can also get into the idea that early experiences are not one-way
streets. Dolls may influence children, but children also select their own
dolls. They wouldn't be popular if they weren't cute to children (as most
dolls are). But, I digress way beyond the original issue. Yes, Falwell is
searching for press. Even Bernard Shaw struggled to finish this story without
laughing  - proof of the liberal bias of the media? :)

Susan Waters wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
>         This "teletubby" release is just one of many I think shows how far Falwell
> will go to get press.  I didn't even know teletubbys were male and female.
> If they aren't, then can they be gay (showing preference for same sex over
> opposite sex)?  Not if I understand the concept.  I think this is important
> to our teaching on some level.  My students won't let this one pass, I am
> sure.


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