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Hannah Montana – Teen TV Review

Hannah Montana is a half hour comedy show on the Disney Channel. The star of the show is Miley Cyrus as Hannah. Miley/Hannah is also a real life star. She currently has two cd’s on the top 40 list. Her father on the show is her real life father, and country music star, Billy Ray Cyrus. One of the things I like the most about this show is that the father actually has some sense, and he’s involved in the lives of his children. He’s got some great southern sayings that make us all laugh. The premise of the show … Continue reading →

Life With Derek – Teen TV Show Review

Life with Derek is a half hour sit-com on the Disney Channel. The series is about a blended family, but it’s not The Brady Brunch. The main character is Casey, a fifteen year old girl whose mother remarries. Casey, her little sister, and her mother move into the new husband George’s house and find themselves sharing the space with two brothers and an additional little sister. The oldest brother is Derek. He’s also fifteen. Both Casey and Derek are used to ruling the house and they clash. In one early show the kids bug each others rooms to spy on … Continue reading →

Choosing Quality TV Programs

The debate over how much TV is too much TV is one of those issues that will probably continue to be debated for many years. While I try to limit the amount of TV Tyler watches, I don’t feel I need to ban the “idiot box” all together. Since I limit his TV time, Tyler knows what to expect and does not argue the point. I don’t control how much TV he watches when he’s with his father. As I said, I don’t think we should ban TV altogether. And yes, some days I allow him to watch more TV … Continue reading →

Is Your Child Becoming a Couch Potato?

In a world that is as technology driven as ours, it isn’t uncommon for kids to rely on electronics to keep themselves entertained. If you are like most parents, you worry about the amount of time your child spends in front of the TV every day. You want to get them active, but you may not know where to start. Here are a few tips to help you in your quest. Set an example for your kids. After a long day at work, it’s tempting to crash in front of the TV for a while to unwind, but if you … Continue reading →

Who decides what is appropriate for your teen?

Your teen asks for permission to buy a game that has been rated as appropriate for teens. You glance at the package and see that the rating indicates that is is OK for your kids. You then give permission for the game. You do the same thing for movies and and follow the same rules for TV shows. In some cases, you even let them go into the next age range. Video games rated “Teen” suggest content MAY BE suitable for ages 13 and up. They may include violence, suggestive themes, crude humor, minimal blood, simulated gambling, and strong language. … Continue reading →

The Family Hour?

Thirty-two years ago, national broadcasters agreed to set aside a block of time in the early evening and designate it as “family hour”. During this time, the programs featured would be free of sex and violence. A recent article in the Huntsville Times, reports that that the family hour today is “no place for children”. The Parents Council studied 208 television programs during the 2006-07 season and found that nearly 90% of all programs contained objectionable material including material containing sex, violence and profanity. The group viewed shows during the family hour for two weeks on ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox, … Continue reading →