There are many
concerns that parents have towards their kids self-being and growth. What they
must do? How they should react? What they must watch? There are numerous of
questions and concerns of parents in this generation that I have been willing
to ask. So in order to do that, I interviewed my friend’s mom (Katherine). The
main questions I focused on are the concerns of what their kids are watching?
What media products do they consider good or healthy; and what are the reprimanding
options you use to fix it? The interview went as followed…
When
it comes to the media: television. There are plenty of channels and shows that
people watch; mainly children and adults. Most shows that come on range towards
that age span. Interviewing Katherine, I asked, “What shows are you concerned
about your daughter watching?” She replied saying, “There are many shows that I
am concerned about my daughter watching, but the main ones that catch my
attention are cartoons after 8:00 preferably Cartoon network’s: Adult Swim. I
can watch that station because it’s entertainment to me, but when it comes to
my daughter; the shows that come on are not appropriate for her age. They are
full with violence, crude sex jokes, and inappropriate dialogue. They can
influence her in so many ways, and I am not trying to have that”. Hearing a
parent say that, brought thoughts to my mind. It is true, after that time
cartoons are considered for adult entertainment. They have no positive
influence on kids at their young age. Kids are known to be quick to catch on to
what they see or hear. So Cartoon Network’s: Adult Swim, is a no go.
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Media
offers so many products known to be good and bad. McDonalds are known to offer
healthy foods compared to back then. They have orange juice, vegetables,
apples, fruit cups, etc… Before all they had was greasy foods until the movie “Supersize
Me” brought attention to corporate levels as well as lawsuits; they changed
from there and also eliminated the “Supersize” option. I therefore asked
Katherine, “What media products offer good influence to your children?”
Katherine replied, “Well, my child loves the learning CD-ROM games, and to be
honest. I love them as well. They teach my daughter math, spelling, language
arts, and speaking. My daughter absolutely loves it, plus it isn’t boring. Ever
since I bought the learning CD, my daughter has excelled in her subjects at
school.” Media does offer good products, especially when it comes to learning.
In
society, we all know the reprimanding options that parents use in order to fix
their kids that they can grow good instead of bad. We all started off young and
were not foreign to some of the options. I asked Katherine, “what are your
reprimanding options do you give your daughter whenever she does something
wrong?” Katherine said, “There are many options that I use such as belt beating,
taking away Ayla’s favorite show (Dora), spanking, etc... Parents know what is
best at times, even though kids get rowdy at times. They have options and she
shaped her child by doing so.
Overall,
there are many concerns that parents have towards their kids self-being and
growth. What they must do? How they should react? Or what they must watch? Media
is known to be essential in society and humans are glued to the media. It is up
to the parents in order to shape their children in ways that most kids will not
understand. Every parent has their different views and reasons to their action.