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The issue isn't whether a children can (or often do) learn "swear words or dirty concepts" from sources other than music. The issue is whether I, as a parent,

by unit91 9y ago

The issue isn't whether a children can (or often do) learn "swear words or dirty concepts" from sources other than music. The issue is whether I, as a parent, want my children learning those concepts at all at their age. I appreciate the advisory sticker, because it allows me to make an informed decision. Moreover, especially at a young, impressionable age, the real problem is not whether they learn about swearing or immorality, but whether they learn to participate in it. I know about murder, rape, slavery, etc., but I don't participate in them. Now, I'm not equating dropping the f-bomb with murder, I'm merely pointing out that when participation is purely mental, it's very rare that children (and many adults) have the maturity to know about vulgar thoughts without participating in them. Given that background knowledge, I exercise discretion regarding what concepts I allow my children to take in, to the extent that I'm able.

5ilv3r 9y ago
No it doesn't allow you to make an informed decision. It only indicates the presence of offensive words from a list you do not know, but trust anyway. To keep an eye on my son, we just mirrored the TV and stereo signals from the living room to the kitchen. We actually see and hear everything he does. THAT'S how you stay informed!
- unit91 9y ago
  > No it doesn't allow you to make an informed decision. It only indicates the presence of offensive words from a list you do not know, but trust anyway. This seems overly skeptical to me. Not having the list memorized doesn't translate to me not gaining any information from reading the label. I imagine there are additional terms I'd probably want to see on the advisory list, and possibly terms I don't think merit parental advisory. Still, the label does inform me that reasonably responsible people believe other reasonably responsible people may find the content inappropriate for young children. Surely that counts as at least some information! > To keep an eye on my son, we just mirrored the TV and stereo signals from the living room to the kitchen. We actually see and hear everything he does. THAT'S how you stay informed! I think you inferred that I was saying a parental advisory label was the only way to stay informed, and that's certainly not my view. For example, in my house, nobody turns on the TV (not even me) except for on Saturday mornings to watch cartoons. I have 5 kids; I can't possibly monitor everything they watch all the time -- so we turn it off, they play during the week, and we watch 1-2 hours of TV a week as a family.
- 6stringmerc 9y ago
  There it is! Truth! Being aware means being able to participate, to grow together. Entertainment and arts are for bonding, I think. My compliments, and I will note this as a Best Practice for reference later. I know things may change, etc, but hey you're trying.

by unit91 9y ago

5ilv3r 9y ago

No it doesn't allow you to make an informed decision. It only indicates the presence of offensive words from a list you do not know, but trust anyway. To keep an eye on my son, we just mirrored the TV and stereo signals from the living room to the kitchen. We actually see and hear everything he does. THAT'S how you stay informed!

unit91 9y ago
> No it doesn't allow you to make an informed decision. It only indicates the presence of offensive words from a list you do not know, but trust anyway. This seems overly skeptical to me. Not having the list memorized doesn't translate to me not gaining any information from reading the label. I imagine there are additional terms I'd probably want to see on the advisory list, and possibly terms I don't think merit parental advisory. Still, the label does inform me that reasonably responsible people believe other reasonably responsible people may find the content inappropriate for young children. Surely that counts as at least some information! > To keep an eye on my son, we just mirrored the TV and stereo signals from the living room to the kitchen. We actually see and hear everything he does. THAT'S how you stay informed! I think you inferred that I was saying a parental advisory label was the only way to stay informed, and that's certainly not my view. For example, in my house, nobody turns on the TV (not even me) except for on Saturday mornings to watch cartoons. I have 5 kids; I can't possibly monitor everything they watch all the time -- so we turn it off, they play during the week, and we watch 1-2 hours of TV a week as a family.
6stringmerc 9y ago
There it is! Truth! Being aware means being able to participate, to grow together. Entertainment and arts are for bonding, I think. My compliments, and I will note this as a Best Practice for reference later. I know things may change, etc, but hey you're trying.