Living in the world today, it is easy for some to see why parents wish to preview movies and television shows before allowing children of a certain age to watch. At the same time, censorship has always been a controversial issue related to individuals of any age. For those who believe in censorship, the Common Sense Alternative Media website can be of assistance.
Acting as an advocate to children, teens, young adults and families, the organization works to educate parents and rate programming. Education consist of rating and reviewing a number of different apps, books, games, movies, periodicals, television shows and websites. Once titles are reviewed, a rating is given and if necessary, a parental warning label applied to the product.
A website provides a great wealth of information, including an "Editor's Pick" section. There is also a topics section which covers important topics of the day like "bullying, " and other issues. The section also host the information on privacy and social networking etiquette.
A Video section provides previews of first run movies and those yet to be released. There is also a section for reviews written by a variety of contributors. A parents and educator blog has put an end to the dreaded in-school parent teacher conference. Educators and parents can now discuss issues on the blog or video blog at times convenient for both parties.
It is unfortunate that the organization almost came to an end after leaking information about Congress taking over the internet. Whether true or otherwise, stating something of this magnitude makes major news. The organization's response is that the intention was to wake up the American people as to how many freedoms are being stripped away on a an almost daily basis.
One reason censorship, at this or any level is still a controversial topic. For some, it is a necessity to keep a child out of trouble at school. For others, it is going against the grain of every fiber to force censorship on anyone. When in reality, censorship is a practice lost in the light of indifference. A child is going to hear bad words at school and others at school are going to talk about the shows the child can not watch.
What matters most is the overall health and well being of the child, teen or young adult. The parents are ultimately responsible for the actions of a young child. When it comes to children over the age of twelve, then parental involvement collides with peer pressure and fault could lie elsewhere. Still, troubled souls became that way because of something somewhere in the past. One reason some areas are now passing laws that hold parents responsible for a number of crimes committed by the child.
When children are not exposed to drugs, sex and violence on television, focus often stays on fun. Children are known for acting out and repeating everything seen and heard at an early age. Unfortunately, when exposed to drugs, sex and violence on screen, these too are part of the act. It is up to parents to raise children in a way that is acceptable based on the environment and surroundings rather than society's expectations.
Acting as an advocate to children, teens, young adults and families, the organization works to educate parents and rate programming. Education consist of rating and reviewing a number of different apps, books, games, movies, periodicals, television shows and websites. Once titles are reviewed, a rating is given and if necessary, a parental warning label applied to the product.
A website provides a great wealth of information, including an "Editor's Pick" section. There is also a topics section which covers important topics of the day like "bullying, " and other issues. The section also host the information on privacy and social networking etiquette.
A Video section provides previews of first run movies and those yet to be released. There is also a section for reviews written by a variety of contributors. A parents and educator blog has put an end to the dreaded in-school parent teacher conference. Educators and parents can now discuss issues on the blog or video blog at times convenient for both parties.
It is unfortunate that the organization almost came to an end after leaking information about Congress taking over the internet. Whether true or otherwise, stating something of this magnitude makes major news. The organization's response is that the intention was to wake up the American people as to how many freedoms are being stripped away on a an almost daily basis.
One reason censorship, at this or any level is still a controversial topic. For some, it is a necessity to keep a child out of trouble at school. For others, it is going against the grain of every fiber to force censorship on anyone. When in reality, censorship is a practice lost in the light of indifference. A child is going to hear bad words at school and others at school are going to talk about the shows the child can not watch.
What matters most is the overall health and well being of the child, teen or young adult. The parents are ultimately responsible for the actions of a young child. When it comes to children over the age of twelve, then parental involvement collides with peer pressure and fault could lie elsewhere. Still, troubled souls became that way because of something somewhere in the past. One reason some areas are now passing laws that hold parents responsible for a number of crimes committed by the child.
When children are not exposed to drugs, sex and violence on television, focus often stays on fun. Children are known for acting out and repeating everything seen and heard at an early age. Unfortunately, when exposed to drugs, sex and violence on screen, these too are part of the act. It is up to parents to raise children in a way that is acceptable based on the environment and surroundings rather than society's expectations.
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