One more thing...

I wanted to say a lot more in my presentation, but of course there was not enough time. We only lightly discussed the ratings that appear before each television show. The statistics I got off of the PTC website says that 28% of parents of young children (2-6 years old) know what the rating TV-Y7 means (directed to children age 7 and older) while 13% think it means the opposite (directed to children under 7); and only 12% know that the rating FV ("fantasy violence") is related to violent content, while 8% think it means "family viewing." If parents are so concerned about what their children are watching you would think they would take the time to find out what all the abbreviations mean. I agree that the profanity on network television shows during the family hour has gotten out of hand. But I also think that if what the children hear on tv is rubbing off on them it's the parents fault. I was watching R rated movies before I was 10 years old but my parents drilled into me what was appropriate language and what wasn't. I remember when I was younger calling my sister a bastard during one of our fights. My mom overheard and I got my butt cut for it. My overall opinion is if the parents don't want their children to hear that kind of language, don't let them watch those kind of shows.