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Do you know of any class-conscious or anti-capitalist children's songs or nursery rhymes? (communick.news)

submitted 2 weeks ago by banana@communick.news to c/anarchism@lemmy.dbzer0.com

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At bedtime, my toddler now knows how to tell me they want me to sing a different song. I am running out of songs so have begun to pull at the church songs that are forever lodged in my brain from my upbringing. I don't like the idea of teaching the messages in these songs. It led me to wonder if there are songs with good social messages that are appropriate for children. It's a stretch but I hope you all can help me out!

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[–] xeroxguts@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

I always liked Raffi growing up, I don't think those songs have any capitalist or oppressive themes?

Also songs with nature or animal themes, like "And the green grass grew all around" lyrics here- https://kids.niehs.nih.gov/games/songs/childrens/green-grass-grew

And this one by Kimya Dawson and Antsy Pants - Tree Hugger is wicked cute

Sesame Street?? Must have some fun ones

Seconding little red song book, and also just singing songs you like and you can always adjust for the kiddo's interests or whatever

[–] banana@communick.news 2 points 23 hours ago

Yes Raffi was and is a favourite. Thank you for the recommendations