Davey and Goliath: The Lost Episodes
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| Charles Hunt |
Davey and Goliath (a TV series produced in the 1960s and 1970s) was an important part of my childhood, and it has been useful in helping instill positive values in my children. We periodically watch an episode or two, then discuss what it means to them and what God would want us to glean from it.
My children began watching the Davey and Goliath episodes at a young age. When they were 2 or 3, I had to explain a few things, but for the most part they understood the episodes. Davey and Goliath’s adventures and the playful Claymation atmosphere of their world held a strong appeal. My children particularly liked the way Davey could communicate with Goliath, his dog.
Now that they are 9 and 10, I marvel at the ways they still connect with and enjoy the show — on a different level entirely. They now see Goliath as Davey’s conscience. We recently watched “The Lost Episodes,” where a few scenes show risky behavior or other things you wouldn’t always expect in the episodes, but none that are unacceptable. Rather, the new scenes have stimulated conversation and provided teachable moments about why certain behavior should be avoided. All in all, each Davey and Goliath episode offers a moral message. From “What’s His Name?” my kids say they learned how harmful it can be to seek revenge.
We all find Davey and Goliath’s world a safe place to go and explore how to improve ourselves and better live in accordance with God’s word. My only regret is that more of the episodes aren’t available in DVD format. We now live in Europe, where DVD is best way to access the show. As a parent, I don’t have as many options to impart moral lessons in their native language, English.
To order, or get more information, visit www.daveyandgoliath.org.
My children began watching the Davey and Goliath episodes at a young age. When they were 2 or 3, I had to explain a few things, but for the most part they understood the episodes. Davey and Goliath’s adventures and the playful Claymation atmosphere of their world held a strong appeal. My children particularly liked the way Davey could communicate with Goliath, his dog.Now that they are 9 and 10, I marvel at the ways they still connect with and enjoy the show — on a different level entirely. They now see Goliath as Davey’s conscience. We recently watched “The Lost Episodes,” where a few scenes show risky behavior or other things you wouldn’t always expect in the episodes, but none that are unacceptable. Rather, the new scenes have stimulated conversation and provided teachable moments about why certain behavior should be avoided. All in all, each Davey and Goliath episode offers a moral message. From “What’s His Name?” my kids say they learned how harmful it can be to seek revenge.
We all find Davey and Goliath’s world a safe place to go and explore how to improve ourselves and better live in accordance with God’s word. My only regret is that more of the episodes aren’t available in DVD format. We now live in Europe, where DVD is best way to access the show. As a parent, I don’t have as many options to impart moral lessons in their native language, English.
To order, or get more information, visit www.daveyandgoliath.org.
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