I admit it -- ds6 had one Baby Einstein DVD when he was an infant and he *loved* it. Seriously loved it. He'd watch it for a good half-hour as a 6-month-old while I made dinner -- he'd sit absolutely still in his Exersaucer.

And I have bought flashcards -- he likes them! I got him a set of Cars multiplication cards at Easter two years ago. And he had a book of his favorite sight words when he was 3; nothing made him happier than to go through his book of words with a parent.

I don't think these things are bad in and of themselves, as long as the child is interested and the parent is laid-back about the whole thing. Heck, if he wants another set of flashcards, who am I to say no? grin

Mia