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Growing Up With Disney Channel

18 shows that defined my childhood.

Cynthia Crise

Apr 18, 2016

University of Tulsa

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Disney Channel was a big part of my childhood. I watched it often on Saturday mornings and with my older sister after school. No other channel's content was as hilarious and meaningful as Disney Channel's. I learned life lessons from talking otters to boys that lived in a hotel. No matter the Disney Channel show, it was bound to be great, but the shows below are the ones that I will remember for a long time.

Early Childhood:

1. "Bear in the Big Blue House"

This show used to be on at 5 AM and sometimes when I was little, I would purposely wake up that early just to watch it. Sorry, Mom.

2. "Madeline"

3. "Out of the Box"

This show made me want to build a house out of boxes, but mine never turned out as cool at theirs.

4. "Rolie Polie Olie"

What is cuter than a family of robots? Nothing.

5. "PB&J Otter"

Early Elementary School:

6. "Even Stevens"

7. "The Proud Family"

8. "Lizzie McGuire"

Lizzie McGuire was my role model, and I wouldn't mind having a cartoon character of myself to give me advice!

9. "Kim Possible"

Kim Possible is cooler than me, and I accept that.

10. "Lilo and Stitch: The Series"

I remember being so happy that there was going to be a TV show after the movie premiered!

Mid-Elementary School:

11. "That's So Raven"

I loved this crazy family.

12. "Phil of the Future"

13. "The Suite Life of Zack and Cody"

Boys that lived in a hotel. No further explanation is needed.

14. "Hannah Montana"

This was definitely the greatest Disney Channel show. Girl by day, pop sensation by night; she really did have the "Best of Both Worlds."

Late Elementary School:

15. "Cory in the House"

The era of spin-offs began with this show. It was a really cool concept, but I always found myself missing Raven.

16. "Phineas and Ferb"

"There's 104 days of summer vacation..."

17. "Wizards of Waverly Place"

If this show was still on, I would probably still watch it.

18. "The Suite Life on Deck"

This was another spin-off, and by this point, Zack and Cody were in high school. It was strange but I loved it.

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18 shows that defined my childhood.

Early Childhood:

1. "Bear in the Big Blue House"

2. "Madeline"

3. "Out of the Box"

4. "Rolie Polie Olie"

5. "PB&J Otter"

Early Elementary School:

6. "Even Stevens"

7. "The Proud Family"

8. "Lizzie McGuire"

9. "Kim Possible"

10. "Lilo and Stitch: The Series"

Mid-Elementary School:

11. "That's So Raven"

12. "Phil of the Future"

13. "The Suite Life of Zack and Cody"

14. "Hannah Montana"

Late Elementary School:

15. "Cory in the House"

16. "Phineas and Ferb"

17. "Wizards of Waverly Place"

18. "The Suite Life on Deck"

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There are plenty of obstacles that come when taking care of kids, but it's a very rewarding experience.

1. You get excited when the parents purchase season passes to the pool.

2. You've become friends with the stay-at-home moms in town.

3. You get a chance to eat "kid foods" again.

4. You've traded in your cute purse for a large tote bag.

5. You have at least one car seat in your backseat.

6. Their nap time is your happy time.

7. Lunch time can be a disaster.

8. You have to play the same board games repeatedly.

9. You catch yourself using the same lines your parents once told you.

10. Your "mom-mode" kicks in at times.

11. Your heart melts a little when they do something cute.

You'll never find any souvenirs with your name on it

1. You know you are up next when the teacher pauses while taking attendance

2. When “I’m going to do my very best to make sure I know all your names” is said, it may or may be an empty promise

3. “Wow! That sounds so cool! Where is your family from?”

4. You dread when people ask you to repeat your name over and over because it “sounds so cool when you say it”

5. There’s a 50/50 chance that your name will come back either correct or incorrect at Starbucks

6. People try to find shorter, easier nicknames for you instead of calling you by your actual name

7. When someone famous or fictional character shares your name, you get so happy

8. “What’s your name?” “It’s [name]” “I’m sorry, what was it again?”

9. You’ve pretty much seen every misspelling and heard every mispronunciation of your name throughout your life

10. When you find another person with an “ethnic” sounding name, you both get excited

11. Despite the struggles, your name is pretty unique… just like you

Can I be excused for the rest of my life?

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1. “Oh, so you/your family are immigrants!”

2. “Is Puerto Rico near Mexico?”

3. “Do you speak Puerto Rican?”

4. “You look too light/dark to be Puerto Rican.”

5. “Do I need my passport to go to Puerto Rico?”

6. “Geez, you are obsessed with your flag. We get it, you’re Puerto Rican.”

7. “Why are you so loud?”

8. “So does your family know English?”

9. “Oh my god, Puerto Ricans are so spicy.”

10. “So did you eat a lot of tacos?”

11. “Are you Mexican?”

Love hard, every day, and never be ashamed.

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