why is our children not learning any longer?

Since when did TLC stop being "The Learning Channel", and become "The Mundane Reality Shows Depicting Everyday Life Channel"?

Sure, it may have been boring back in the 90's...but it was for Learning! The big three may have had all those jazzy shows, but where else could I watch Beakman's World, Bill Nye or hope to catch a peek of a nasty surgery drama before being busted by my parents?

And yet, when I flip over to Channel 34 now, I get my varitable pick of the litter from:

- Miami/LA Ink
- Little People, Big World
- Shalom In The Home
- Jon And Kate Plus 8
- What Not To Wear
- Say Yes To The Dress

And finally, the pseudo-awesomely titled: Honey, We're Killing The Kids.

Apparently the network is hung up on rhyming titles, playing off stereotypes, and highlighting snobby, bitchy women (and the people who try to bring their big heads back down to Earth).

I can understand the rebranding towards more life-based shows, as TLC is now owned by The Discovery Network...but really? This low? They've already greenlighted 18 Kids And Counting, highlighting the every god-fearing move an Evangelical Arksansas family of 18 (cue the Deliverance banjo), who apparently were airlifted straight from the YFZ Ranch...so what's next?

Cash For Your Trash?
Obese People, Little House?
Say Yes To The 4-Year Limited Warranty Auto Lease?

It would seem that, yes W., our children is learning less and less, by each minute of the Take Home Chef marathon that passes...only on TLC!