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2. some filtering, certainly; but more important is putting in proper context.

Fri Mar 14, 2014, 05:32 PM

Mar 2014

we recently downloaded for mini-unblock (age 7) ipad app rated appropriate for ages 4+.

well, it most certainly wasn't, as it had a video that included some very foul language and, worse, insults, including some sexist and homophobic.

our first instinct was to delete the app but of course he pitched a fit, and as we had said he could have it (before we know the rating was a lie) we thought it would be worse to have gone back on our word.

so we made a deal, that he could only watch the app with us present, and we would point out the bad words and explain that he could upset other people if he used those words or said those insults and so on.

i think most parents get that a proper explanation is the best solution, but what gets them upset is that they aren't ready with the proper explanation when their kid is suddenly (surprise!) hit with a social taboo. but once we calmed down, discussed it as parents, and did a little googling about it, we worked it out nicely. so far, so good.

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DU: Do you think parents should edit the media their young kids are exposed to? [View all] elehhhhna Mar 2014 OP

I think it's up to... one_voice Mar 2014 #1

some filtering, certainly; but more important is putting in proper context. unblock Mar 2014 #2

20 years ago I might have said "yes" LittleBlue Mar 2014 #3

Nothing has changed about saying "no." Brickbat Mar 2014 #4

Yes, that's true LittleBlue Mar 2014 #5

Did they just create these cellphones from thin air? JVS Mar 2014 #7

Why have you given them a cellphone? Brickbat Mar 2014 #8

I thought the same thing until I saw my friend's kid with a cellphone LittleBlue Mar 2014 #10

I'll admit it, I totally judge parents who give their kids cell phones to deal with forgotten Brickbat Mar 2014 #14

Those are easy problems Nevernose Mar 2014 #29

Of course they should. The counterpart to being able to find everything on the internet is that... JVS Mar 2014 #6

Yes -- for example, they should not see fictional representations of criminal acts. FarCenter Mar 2014 #9

I would think that parents would want to protect Cleita Mar 2014 #11

Of course parents should. It is parents' call as to when something functioning_cog Mar 2014 #12

go to the link in the OP and you will see how it's a question. elehhhhna Mar 2014 #15

I did. I may go again to post, but it's silly that functioning_cog Mar 2014 #20

Well, children's brains are not developed. They shouldn't be exposed to violence if it can be Sarah Ibarruri Mar 2014 #13

I agree with you on this...the Little Ones need Peace and exposure to Nature...and Quiet KoKo Mar 2014 #19

I had an entirely feral childhood, so I dunno. hunter Mar 2014 #16

Of course. That's why they're called parents. roody Mar 2014 #17

I think parents should edit the media their ohheckyeah Mar 2014 #18

You can't insulate them from what their Faux Parents Friends are telling them...for Sure... KoKo Mar 2014 #27

About the Amnesty International ads XemaSab Mar 2014 #21

We never worried about any it and all three have grown up OK. CBGLuthier Mar 2014 #22

How young are we talking about here? surrealAmerican Mar 2014 #23

I think if said parents insist that content be edited for their children they should do it for their TheKentuckian Mar 2014 #24

Age? Type of media? Content? Tom Ripley Mar 2014 #25

Keep your child safe from the world; don't expect the world to be made safe for your child REP Mar 2014 #26

you created those kids, your job. irisblue Mar 2014 #28