Blog 4 - Wednesday, September 22, 2021
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As a parent, one of the most important things for me is protecting my children.
Should parents CENSOR their children from violent TV SHOWS, VIDEO GAMES and/or MOVIES?
Explain.
I strongly believe that parents should have control over what their children are watching at all times. But I also believe that, up to a certain age, parents can let down their guard and trust that their child will choose appropriate things to watch.
ReplyDeleteThe main reason why I believe this should be strongly considered by parents all over the country is because television can effect children's behavior in negatives ways. I do not think parents should take a chance when it comes to the mental and psychological development of their kids.
i agree, parents need to have confidence in their children, good blog
DeleteI think it depends on the reason they are censoring it. if they are censoring it because there are a couple of bad words in the dialogue I don't think that warrants it being censored. If there are constant inappropriate depictions and people are showing signs of hostility or violence it would be understandable why parents would want to censor it. It might cause various problems between the parents and their child but if the depictions are very wrong and inappropriate then it would make sense that the parent would not want their child to see it.
ReplyDeleteI find it interesting that you're thinking of censorship in terms of the types of media, which I agree with as well because the type of censored media can vary.
DeleteParents are the ones who influence children’s lives, meaning the environment that a child grows up in is the responsibility of the parent(s). Saying so, parents control what their children can or can’t do. Although to a certain extent, responsibility should be taught and the child should be able to choose for themselves. This applies to the question “should parents censor their children from certain types of media?” I think that in the beginning ages of childhood (maybe baby years- 6 or 7 years old), parents should definitely censor their children from certain types of media. There are the years that they develop behaviours from their surroundings, i.e a presence of violent behaviour will show in the children's behaviour. However, in later years (preteen, teenager, adult) the person should choose for themselves.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with your point that children should have more freedom to choose for themselves.
DeleteIt honestly depends on what they are censoring from the children. If there is very graphic violence, language and other inappropriate things, then I do believe that a parent should prevent their kids from seeing it. If there is only some minor violence and nothing too bad I don’t think the parents should be too worried but it also depends on the age of the kids. I think that parents should be more lenient, the older their kids get because as they get older they will have more options and the parents might need to accept the fact that they can’t stop their kids from doing something that is enjoyable for them.
ReplyDeleteI agree that it depends on the age of the child
DeletePersonally, I do think that censoring things is sometimes warranted. You wouldn't want little Timmy watching Hot Tub Time Machine now would you. Sometimes censorship goes a little too far such as the ESRB puting the Star Wars Battlefront series in the T category, despite being virtual laser-tag with extra steps. However, people generally are a lot less sensitive to violence than many think. For example Fate/Zero is rated R on grounds of graphic depictions of violence and death (of which their is plenty), yet many people and myself have seen the entire show without being disturbed. From what I hear, the vast majority of people who watched even just the first episode have the same opinion. I think that children should have at least a say in the media they consume. If they want to watch or play something, as long as it doesn't send bad messages or scares them, they should be allowed to consume (watch/play not eat, never let kids eat their Legos) whatever they feel like.
ReplyDeleteI agree, censorship should definitely have its limits but it is still important none the less.
DeleteI completely agree, you don't want young kids to be subjected to graphic/harmful material at a young age, it could be extremely harmful. Great blog!
DeleteI agree, sometimes parents forget that kids are just younger people. They have their own individual interests, thoughts and feelings. While monitoring content is necessary, they should have a say in what content they consume.
DeleteI believe that it is important for parents to censor some media platforms for their kids. Children should probably not be watching or playing anything that is considered inappropriate for their age. An experience I had with this was when I was a young kid. My cousins were watching The Walking Dead and I really wanted to join them so I snuck off and did. I was only watching for a couple of minutes, since my aunt found me, but for the next 2 years or so I had a huge fear of zombies because of the tv show. That should be a good reason to censor inappropriate content from kids.
ReplyDeleteI love how you were able to find a way to relate to the question. Poor you! I hope you don't fear zombies as much!
DeleteI still get kicked out by my parents sometimes when they are watching movies and stuff
DeleteI personally think that up to a certain age, parents should censor what their kids watch. However, at a certain age, I think that parents need to let their kids be more independent and let them watch what they want to watch. My parents still tell me what I can’t watch which can get extremely annoying so I’ll just watch the things they tell me I can’t regardless. I feel like if parents tell their kids what they can’t watch even when they’re older, it can cause kids to not listen to them.
ReplyDeleteI agree that it is only reasonable for parents to police what their children watch when the child is young.
DeleteYup, I agree at a certain age they can decide for themselves.
DeleteI think that it is the parents right to censor what their children watch. However, I dont think that means that it is always reasonable for parents to constanly police what their kids watch. For example, if a kid is watching something with alot of violence and sewaring, or is watching something on a dangerous website, then the parent should stop them. But if there is only minor violence and swearing, and if the kid is old enough, then they should allow the child to keep watching.
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ReplyDeleteIn my opinion, it depends on the situation. Children usually grow up liking the same things as their parents. While your child is growing up, as a parent you have to be a role model for your kid. If you are constantly watching something inappropriate and/or with foul language around your kid, they will start taking interest in that topic. It is the responsibility of the parent(s) to handle their child and have a grip on what their screen time is and how they behave. When I was a kid, my parents had a parent lock on my games, internet and electronics to make sure I did not watch or play anything not for my age group. Also, parent(s) should teach their child what and not what to do, responsibility should be implemented so children will not rebel.
ReplyDeleteOn the other hand, once your child has reached a certain age (once you are in high school), they should be able to be independent and make their own decisions. Is that not the whole idea of high school? To become more independent and find your true self.
In the end, censorship is a broad word. There are a couple of cuss words and there is racial slurs, nudity, etc. As a parent it is your decision what you think is right and wrong for your child.
I entirely agree with your statements. Parents teaching their kids responsibility and being a good role model is a very important factor in this type of situation.
DeleteI completely agree with you statement saying that the kids take interest in what their parent(s) is/are interested in.
Deletei completely agree with your statement
DeleteIn my opinion, it really all depends on the parents and how much trust they put into their kids. The decision should be made based on the child's maturity and not necessarily their age. This is because if a kid is watching a certain TV show or movie that they really like and it has some swearing and light violence in it, it shouldn't be too bad. If all of a sudden the kid's favorite source of entertainment is censored, it will make them very unhappy. When the child knows better and is aware that specific things in the show are bad and that those actions shouldn't be repeated, there really is no problem.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with how the content should be censored based on the child's maturity.
DeleteI definitely agree, maturity plays a big role.
DeleteI agree, good words 10/10
DeleteParents are the ones who influence their children the most. I think that it is important for parents to protect their children because some things can affect you more than you would think. For example, I remember when I first got social media (Instagram) and it was a shock to me. It is full of people telling you what is good and bad and what you should do and not do in some situations, but they are all different opinions. There is also a lot about the news on social media and a lot of it is bad. As a kid, you don’t realise how the world really is. Sometimes you just want to keep your kids believing that the world is a better place than it actually is for just a little longer. I also know of some sides of social media that I would not want a 12 year old to be on at such a young age, considering they are so easily influenced. There have also been studies that came out saying that kids can easily be influenced by violence whether it be in video games, movies, television shows, etc. That is why movies are rated, so that we keep the young eyes away from some content.
ReplyDeleteThat being said, parents should definitely censor their children from violence when they can, however, at a certain age the kid needs to learn and come up with his/her/their own opinion on something and be open to the real world. The person needs to realise the reality we live in today, and learn and experience it for themselves even if that start is on social media.
yes, i think that parents should definitely censor their children from inappropriate, violent, and/or offensive content, but i do agree that sooner or later, your children will find out about these things. i think up until age 13, you shouldn't allow your kids to watch censored movies, tv shows, and video games. once your children do reach that certain age, i think it's important to introduce them to these subjects. it's important to be aware of these subjects about violence earlier in life rather than later.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree that eventually kids will have to learn about certain subjects as they get older and how it should be introduced earlier on.
DeleteI believe that parents should have control over what their children are watching. Many things only become appropriate at a certain age, so I believe that a parent should censor their children until they feel the child is ready to start viewing that type of content whether it be graphic violence, inappropriate language and more. Although a child should be censored, at a certain age they should start to have less restrictions. By that age they should have already figured out what is appropriate for them to be watching, looking at, etc...
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with what you are saying
DeleteI agree, I do believe maturity plays a big part in wether something is appropriate for a child.
DeleteI feel that parents should block various media outlets for their children. Children should not watch or play anything that is deemed unsuitable for their age group. When I was younger, I had an experience with this. My cousins were watching The Walking Dead, and I was desperate to join them, so I slipped away. Since my aunt discovered me, I just watched for a few minutes, but the show gave me a tremendous dread of zombies for the following two years or so. That should be enough of a reason to keep children away from inappropriate information.
ReplyDeleteI agree, children shouldn't watch shows or various types of media if it isn't suitable to their age group.
DeleteYes, I do believe that up to a certain age, parents should have control over what their children watch on tv as well as what games they play. By having control of their child’s phones they can ensure the safety of their kid, monitor the things they say, things they receive, doing, sharing on social media. Parents should have social media control tools because of cyberbullying, online predators, and children's time management. Although, once the child reaches a certain age, parents should learn to respect their privacy and put trust in their children that they aren’t getting themselves into trouble.
ReplyDeleteI think that parents should not censor violent movies, TV shows and video games but they should follow the age restrictions regarding that type of media. If the movie is pg-13 and you are 10, maybe you should not watch the movie or wait till you are 13(old enough to watch that movie). There is no need to censor the media when eventually they will know when they grow up so it is better to teach them about it at a younger age so they can be more knowledgeable.
ReplyDeleteI do think that parents should censor certain content up until a certain age. I think that it would be terrible and even detrimental to the mental health of the child (to a certain extent) if a child were to watch a violent and mature movie like Deadpool. Once a child becomes mature enough, they should be able to watch/play whatever they want. Maturity is very important, especially with video games. As long as you can distinguish that what you are doing in a video game, such as Grand Theft Auto, and reality, where you can't just run up to someone's car and throw them out and go rob a bank without any real consequences. I have been allowed to play close to whatever I want for a couple of years now, because my parents know that I won't go and hurt someone for bumping into me while walking on the street.
ReplyDeleteI think parents should censor their kids from violence amongst other inappropriate contents up until a certain age. Eventually everyone will learn about things that might have seemed inappropriate at a younger age. It is inevitable that children will learn about real life problems. So I think parents should censor their kids from violent or offensive content up until around 12 or 13.
ReplyDeleteI think parents should not need to do this, but unfortunately most parents have to. My mom had censored stuff like movies, tv shows and video games from me, up until the age of 11, where I got the responsibility to choose what I watch in my free time. My dad on the other hand let me watch game of thrones at the ripe age of 7. Traumatizing as it was, I learned what kind of movies and tv shows I liked at a young age, and most importantly - what I did NOT want to see. There was nudity, violence, incest and bad language in game of thrones, I think that parents should censor shows like this, but not shows like friends, or gilmore girls, just because there's some innapopriate talking in it. Violence is bad and swearing is bad, but I would rather let my kids watch shows and/or movies with violence and swearing rather than a show with nudity and incest.
ReplyDeleteSo in conclusion, parents should censor shows and movies that are even innapropriate to adults, but not all tv shows and movies that have some curing and violence.
Tv movies and video games in my opinion shouldn't be censored for kids because i believe that it should be up to the parents to decide what is best for the kid because it is their kid however past a certain age the kid should be able to watch and play what they like.The reason i say that these pieces of media shouldn't be censored is because a close friend of mine got gta 4 when he was 7 and he is a fine person now he is stable and a good guy so i believe that since each child is different it should be up to the parent because they know their child better than a game developer or the government does.
ReplyDeleteI believe that it really depends on the age, maturity of the child and the content that is being blocked. I believe that all information that could put harmful thoughts into children's minds should be blocked from ages 1-10 because those ages have bad judgement and can’t really define good from wrong. After the age of 10 it depends on the maturity of the child if they know the subject is wrong, should not be recreated or is something they should respect then there is no need to censor anything for them and vice versa if they’re immature. I believe that the content that should be blocked should be violence, bullying and other stuff along those lines but we should always teach children to respect social things such as sexuality, race, disabilities and how everyone is not the same and they should respect each other for who they are.
ReplyDeleteI think that parents have the right to stop their children from watching or reading inappropriate things but within reason. The only thing is, that when a parent becomes super strict it can make the child feel punished. I think that every parent should be able to protect their children but also they should always let the child have a little freedom. It is really important that kids know what is right to do and say, from what is wrong, so showing kids that are younger, things that are violent and for adults can make them learn bad things and they can become bad people.
ReplyDeleteAs I mentioned in one of my first blog entries, I believe that parents should monitor the content viewed by their children when they’re young. However, this should not be an opportunity to push their ideals onto them. For example, parents have censored diverse media that is appropriate for their child simply because it contains representations of minority groups, such as people in the LGBTQIA+ community, different races and their cultures, and discusses other important topics, such as feminism and strong leading women in stories. This behaviour can foster ignorance and biased hate towards other groups in children, which can majorly stunt their development into becoming respectful and accepting adults.
ReplyDeleteI believe parents do hold a responsibility in monitoring what their children have access to when they are younger. As they get older, parents should maybe loosen restrictions a bit and place trust in their child as to be responsible in what they chose to go looking for. I believe some exposure to more media is important, even if at times it can be considered a bit graphic seeing as it gives someone more realistic expectations going into the world. If a child is only exposed to innocent media growing up, when they go out and experience violence it will be very shocking and traumatizing for them. It's important allow exposure to some of the more harsh and extreme parts of the world to your kids, although you should wait for them to be mature enough to handle it.
ReplyDeleteI agree with what you have stated.
DeleteIn my personal opinion, I think censoring content is very, very important. For me personally, when I was young, I had access to an iPad and on said iPad I would watch YouTube. At the time YouToube did not have strict guidelines on things like cursing and inappropriate content. So when I watched YouTube I would hear Circe words and sexual references I was way too young to understand. Know they’re things like YouTube kids, a much more appropriate site for children. Overall I think censorship is very important to protect a child’s innocence, but the efforts for major censorship have (in my opinion) have not been working. I find that more and more younger kids are swearing and making sexual references as young as even 8 years old. Despite this, I think censorship is working for a lot of kids, which is understandably better than none.
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