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Originally posted by AchtungBaby80
I don't think the government should dictate what is "OK" for us to watch, either. It is part of a parent's responsibility to monitor what his/her child watches on TV. I know some may argue that parents can't be around every single moment, but keeping an eye on your child's television viewing isn't impossible. My parents did it. I'm talking about young children here...by the time I was a teenager, it really didn't matter what I watched. It wasn't really about morals...my parents didn't want me watching certain things when I was little not because they thought it was "bad," but because I wasn't emotionally or psychologically mature enough to handle it. Now, if parents are really concerned about their child watching something they feel is inappropriate, they need to learn to use the v-chip or something like that.
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I completely agree! My parents did it too -- they would constantly come in and see what I was watching... I remember I was not allowed to watch MTV, Roseanne or the Simpsons-- they set strict rules about it and I obeyed. Back then the V chip was not around and my parents were still successful. I agree that some shows are inappropriate for some ages but that is the parents responsibility to monitor.
Just frustrating to think that my shows could be canceled one day or completely modified... good to know that there are groups out there like TV Watch who are standing up for what we believe in. I just signed up. You should check them out and sign their petition if you agree
http://www.televisionwatch.org/site/....BE7A/Home.htm