10 Things That Every Parent Of A Doctor Who Fan Should Know
8. Young Children Will Not Be Fascinated By Who Mythology
Your offspring may ask questions when an episode references creatures or characters from the past. Answer it quickly and succinctly so that you can all go back to watching the show. Never pause the broadcast to start a lecture. You're watching Gridlock, for example, and the kids ask why the Doctor recognised the Macra. Just say, He met them before, back in the old days. That will be enough. Junior doesnt care which Doctor met them or even what year it was. They dont want to hear your theory about why they grew bigger and regressed from sentience to savagery. Theyre giant crabs that eat people. What more could you want? Its tempting to show off but theyll never ask again if you do. Everyone wants to impress their children and be cool but, like everything, it needs a light touch. You want them to tell their friends, My parents know everything about Doctor Who. You dont want them to say, My parents wont shut up about old episodes. They're so embarrassing. If the kids nag for more details later then fine, just dont bore them to death. Watch for the tell-tale signs that theyve had enough. These include deep sighs, rolling of the eyes or cries of, Dad! Turn the light out and let me sleep. Ive got school tomorrow!"
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Stephen's book 'Hiding', about a boy who meets a goblin in a local wood, is available to download from the usual places. Think of it as a scavenger hunt.
