Reading this reminds me of when my now grown children started watching MTV. I
decided I could ban it, or sit with them and help them navigate through the
parts I considered objectionable. I taught them critical thinking skills
through a context they could identify with, and instilled social values at the
same time. I remember many discussions we had about certain inappropriate
clothing, lack of clothing, and objectionalbe themes. I later appreciated the
time we spent together when my daughter expressed disdain for a certain female
popstar's choice of material, costume, actions, and overall appearance.
While personally I'd rather have my students and their parents reading books,
I think viewing television and other media with a critical eye is important in
the world we live in today.
Joy/NC/4
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