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The Tough Job of Monitoring Media

Just as there are more tools to help monitor your child’s media use, there are also more opportunities for inappropriate material to sneak through. A prime time television program that is rated G may contain commercials for R rated movies. And a PG show, which most parents may consider harmless may actually imply promiscuous sexual activity. Programs aimed at preteens and teens are rife with young extramarital sex and bizarre out of the norm activity, such as partner swapping. A few shows may even introduce the concepts of voyeurism or even pedophilia. Take the recent Teen Choice Awards. While I … Continue reading →

Miley Cyrus’ New Direction

It’s looking like Miley Cyrus will only be safe for her young fans as long as she’s donning the blonde Hannah Montana wig. While the super-popular Disney Channel show will return this summer, the rest of Cyrus’ material is no longer necessarily suitable for mass consumption by all of her fans. I stumbled across the music video for Miley Cyrus’ latest single “Can’t Be Tamed” on a Washington Post article comparing her career to former Mickey Mouse club starlets Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera. A viewing of the video certainly makes it look like Cyrus is eager to follow in … Continue reading →

Obama and the Economy

Obama on the Economy We’ve been talking in the politics blog about Phil Gramm and his comment that America is simply a bunch of whiners. We took a look at how McCain distanced himself from his long time pal. For Obama, Gramm’s comments have given him opportunity to talk tough on the economy and talk about what he’ll do differently then his opponent. There is Little Doubt We Are in a Recession Obama says that despite the fact that we are seeing slowed growth as opposed to negative numbers (those negative numbers being the technical definition of a recession), there’s … Continue reading →