Cartoon Network Raised Us, And It’s Still Raising Our Kids

Cartoon Network Raised Us, And It’s Still Raising Our Kids

For many Nigerians who grew up in the late 90s and early 2000s, weekends were incomplete without Cartoon Network. From Dexter’s Laboratory and The Powerpuff Girls to Johnny Bravo and Courage the Cowardly Dog, the channel shaped childhood memories and gave us shared cultural references that still spark laughter today.

Fast forward to 2025, and while we are now adults juggling jobs, traffic, and bills, Cartoon Network is still here, this time raising our kids, nephews & nieces, and younger siblings. Through GOtv, the channel continues to serve as a bridge between generations, offering entertainment that is not only fun but also educational, creative, and safe.

Cartoon Network wasn’t just TV. It was a part of our growing up. Many of us remember racing home after school to catch Ed, Edd n Eddy, or singing along to the theme song of Teen Titans. Those shows did more than entertain us; they taught problem-solving, creativity, teamwork, and sometimes even the importance of standing up for yourself.

Today, as parents, uncles, and aunties, there’s something deeply comforting about seeing children light up at the same channel that once shaped our own childhoods. It is a full-circle moment: what entertained us back then is still relevant, still colourful, and still trusted to entertain and inspire the next generation.

Cartoon Network has evolved to meet the tastes of today’s children while keeping the spirit of fun alive. Shows like Craig of the Creek, Teen Titans Go, and Supa Strikas deliver humour, adventure, and heart, just like the classics did. They also highlight diversity, friendship, and creativity, values parents are proud to see reflected in what their kids watch.

In today’s digital age, kids are constantly exposed to screens. The challenge for parents is making sure that screen time is healthy, enriching, and age-appropriate. Cartoon Network helps solve this by blending humour with subtle lessons. Craig of the Creek, for instance, encourages kids to explore their creativity and embrace diversity. Ben 10 inspires imagination and problem-solving. Even slapstick humour, like in Tom and Jerry, teaches cause and effect in ways children can grasp. This means that while kids are laughing, they are also learning, just like we did years ago.

GOtv has effectively positioned itself as a platform for family bonding: adults relive childhood nostalgia, while children build their own new memories. Cartoon Network continues to be that safe corner of television where imagination, laughter, and learning meet. And thanks to GOtv, this legacy lives on in Nigerian homes every single day, because at the end of it all, childhood should still be filled with the same joy we once felt, colourful worlds, hilarious adventures, and timeless characters who make growing up just a little easier.