Radio Commentary
Limiting
children’s exposure to objectionable or harmful material is a top priority for
parents.
A
good start is to resist putting TVs or computers in your children’s bedrooms,
even though there may seem to be good reasons for doing so.
In
fact, it’s a good idea to place the television and computer in areas of the
house where everyone has access to them.
Choose
a place where you can talk with your pre-teens and they can talk with you about
what they’re watching or doing online.
Never
underestimate the power of your influence.
Even
though children won’t often say thank you for your sound advice, or act
grateful when you set limits, they appreciate your efforts in the long run.
TV,
Internet and video content can overload young people with violent or confusing
images and ideas. They may believe or worry that outside the confines of your
family those values are the norm.
Especially
in the era of reality TV, these thoughts can be very troublesome.
By
keeping TVs and computers in a shared area of your home, you can enjoy them
together and monitor what is being viewed. It can also spark important family discussions.
It truly makes a
difference.
I’m Bill Cirone.
