While
this seems like a no-brainer, the movie industry
is considering adding this tag line to the R-ratings
it assigns movies. Responding to concerns of
movie goers who find children in the seats next
to them while viewing highly violent or sexual
movies, the industry wants to encourage parents
to think again before they bring children to
R-rated movies.
The National Institute on Media and the Family
also urges parents not only to follow ratings,
but also to check out content before buying
a movie ticket for their child. Research shows
that media violence can harm children and increase
fearfulness. Be a powerful parent and check
out movies before you bring your child.
Join the FREE MediaWise Network to download
the MediaWise
Ratings Guide.
For movie reviews and ratings, check KidScore®
at the National Institute on Media and the Family.
Source: The Christian Science Monitor (2007,
January 25). “If it’s rated ‘R’,
who brought all these children?” by John
Kehe. Accessed at: http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/0125/p01s02-
ussc.html
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