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Basic Principles for Responsible Viewing
- Develop a family media strategy. Start by being purposeful viewers. Don't just turn the TV on. Instead, use the cable on-screen guide or other listings to select the programs your family will watch. Check the TV ratings for each program to ensure it's appropriate for your family.
- Use the parental control settings available on TV and cable. Time Warner Cable customers can select Channel 111 for complete programming instructions or check Answers on Demand. Controls can be used to block by channel, rating or time. Also, must TVs built after 2000 contain a V-Chip (consult your TV's instruction manual) based on the TV Parental Guidelines. These ratings are explained in detail at TV Guidelines.
- Watch TV with your children and discuss with them what they are thinking and feeling as they watch. Make sure they know what's real and what isn't, and can tell you if a program's primary goal is to tell you something or sell you something. Be an active viewer, and question what you are seeing and hearing. Make sure your children know when you disagree with something on a television show or commercial.
- Learn how to create a Media Smart environment for your family: Internet safety, media literacy, critical viewing skills and parental controls.
TWCKC provides speakers and specialized training on media literacy, Internet safety and parental controls - free of charge - for your school, PTA, church or community organization. To schedule, call Time Warner Cable, 816-222-5710 or send an email.
- Educate yourself and your family about media literacy and responsible viewing. Learn more from the following websites:
- Learn more at the following workshops and presentations in the community:
Media Smart Families
Free workshop for parents on Internet Safety, parental controls, and media literacy, providing multiple resources on how to create a 'media smart family' environment.
Date: June 12, 2008
Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Location: Time Warner Cable
6550 Winchester Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64133 |
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"Keeping Kids Safe Online"
The Sunflower House's FREE workshop is designed to empower parents, educators and other professionals to create safe internet experiences for the children of our community. To register, please call Carrie at 913.631.5800, or we can schedule a workshop for your organization. www.sunflowerhouse.org
Date: TBD
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: 15440 W. 65th St.,
Shawnee, KS 66217 |
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See what choices are right for your kids.
Make educated decisions on what your kids see, hear and play. You know your kids best - the ON, OFF, and PAUSE buttons below act as quick guides to help you figure out what media is right for your kids. |
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The number shown next to every button represents the minimum age for which the content is appropriate.
A star rating is also provided for enjoyability and quality: five stars means terrific, one or none - beware. |
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