Ever read CoroCoro Comic as a kid? This manga monthly, launched way back in 1977, is specifically tailored for elementary schoolers. Beyond the universally beloved "Doraemon," it's been home to a ton of classics like "Bakusō Kyōdai Let's & Go!!," "Super Yo-Yo," "Alien Taro Tanaka," and "Zatch Bell!"
Now, some parents might find the magazine a bit too silly, or even a little crude, and shy away from buying it for their kids. But one X user, Proletaria (@ExploitedSide), stumbled upon something wild: CoroCoro Comic actually had an unexpectedly *positive* effect on his son, turning his conversations into pure gold within just six months! This hilarious phenomenon quickly became a hot topic on X.
Proletaria's son is currently seven. He started KUMON math classes at age five, so he's got a solid vocabulary and speaks pretty fluently. The catch? While the kid could talk a blue streak, his conversations were snooze-fests, completely devoid of energy. Proletaria thought, "He talks a lot, but the content is SO. BORING! As his dad, of course I'll listen, but this can't go on!"
Worried that this dull speaking style would make it tough for his son to make friends in elementary school, he hatched a plan: buy him a copy of CoroCoro Comic every month.
Before, his son's chatter was all about the nitty-gritty details of arcade game "Pokémon Mezastar" or anime like "Yo-kai Watch" and "GeGeGe no Kitarō"—rambling, no punchlines, no point. But after diving into CoroCoro Comic, he suddenly started mimicking characters, cracking jokes, and even improvising his own dramatic flair.
Proletaria exclaimed, "I still don't always get what he's talking about, but he's picked up on different speech patterns, he's dropping and catching jokes—he's become so much fun!" Even better, his son started making tons of friends at school, completely easing his dad's social worries.
Many parents fret that CoroCoro Comic's goofy content might make their kids crude or start swearing like sailors. But Proletaria clarified: "My son hasn't started cussing up a storm. If he uses a 'bad' word, it's just a line he's learned from a manga character, not something he's randomly throwing around." Of course, if it became a "habitual swearing" situation, correction would be necessary.
Proletaria even discovered that the "KUMON x CoroCoro Comic" combo was surprisingly powerful! The tutoring made his son smart, while CoroCoro Comic made him engaging. The two complemented each other, making his child's mind both agile and creative. (He did note, however, that he felt this combination was more suited for boys, suggesting girls might benefit from other reading materials.)
This revelation resonated with many parents on X, with countless users suggesting it might just be the "ultimate solution for boosting kids' social skills!"
So, for all you parents out there, maybe consider giving your kids some extra reading material beyond textbooks—whether it's manga or fun picture books—to help them become more interesting and vibrant!
via： おたくま経済新聞