As a parent I am sure that you are very concerned about what your children watch on television. You should also be aware that just because it may be a children’s program it still may not be appropriate for your children. Society should not be raising your children. For example some parents think that Sesame ...
The use of violence is media is becoming more and more visible in today’s society. We see in our television programming, the movies we watch, the video games we play, and we even hear it in our music lyrics. Children’s programming isn’t even void of this trend. As the death toll and violent situation count ...
“I am Adora, He-Man’s twin sister and defender of the Crystal Castle. This is Spirit, my beloved steed. Fabulous secrets were revealed to me the day I held off my magic sword and said ‘For the honor of Greyskull….'” These lines open one of the most famous animated programs of the mid-1980s: “She-Ra: Princess of ...
I was a huge fan of Oswald and it’s contradictions until Nickelodeon pulled the plug on the show a year later before it could pick up any traction. The idea behind the show was unique; a bunch of animals act as the personification of the various personalities that often coexist inside of a co-op in ...
At stores, you may notice something strange on Sesame Street DVDs and videos. “Sesame Street: Old School” is a collection of early Sesame Street episodes dating back to 1969. The first two volumes, however, come with something very unexpected: A label that warns some content may be inappropriate for younger viewers and instead should be ...
Most parents will admit that great kids programming is big parenting help. With the start of Sesame Street in 1969, Children’s television has steadily evolved into a vast landscape of dedicated channels, educational shows, products and websites. There is literally something for every interest and age level. With channels like Noggin, Playhouse Disney, and Nick ...
During the 1990s, PBS children’s programming began to change. As the decade moved on, the proliferation of more all-cartoon educational programs like Dragontales and The Magic School Bus began to surface. However, a number of mostly or all-“live” programs debuted during the 1990s. In this final installment of Classic PBS Children’s Television, we will look ...
As the title suggests this paper will discuss the effects of media on children and what that means from an educational standpoint. The discussion will center, particularly, around visual media-television, movies, and video games. The statement made in the title through the phrase, “Change the channel, this is boring,” is meant partly in jest and ...