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Children and
Television
A Guide to Selected Government Information Available at WIU's Government Publications Library (Prepared by Angela Blann- 4/00; updated by Angie Lazzara- 12/03) Web version of this guide includes links to web resources. Federal Government Information
Substance
Use In Popular Movies and Music. This publication presents results of
a study on substance use portrayal in the most popular movie rentals and
songs of 1996 and 1997 to determine prevalence and context. These results
support the argument that the media influences youth attitudes on smoking
and drug usage. 1999 Measuring Violence-Related Attitudes, Beliefs, and Behaviors Among
Youths: A Compendium of Assessment Tools. Presented here are surveys
to evaluate youth violence prevention programs. The measures are intended
for use with youth ages 11 to 20 years and include tools for determining
attitudes and beliefs related to television. 1998 New
Directions for Public Television. This article explores public
television's use of digital technology to enhance children's television,
including "multicasting" (linking many shows with similar themes) and
interactive television. New shows planning to use these technologies are
highlighted. Smart Guide to Kid's TV.
Turning your kids on to Smart TV. Provides information on how to teach your child good television habits. Also the American Academy of Pediatrics supplies their input on healthy habits children should follow while watching television. 2003. Television Ratings System. This hearing debates the new
television rating system and, in doing so, discusses the harm that
television violence does to children. Industry and parental
responsibilities are examined as well. 1997
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Docket 93-48; FCC 96-335 In the Matter of Policy and Rules Concerning
Children's Television Programming. This FCC Order on the web
strengthens enforcement of the Children's Television Act of 1990 by better
informing the public and adopting clarifying definitions and processing
guidelines for broadcasters. The importance of children's television
programming and the history of governmental efforts to promote quality
programming for children are examined. Appendix D offers graphical
depiction of TV usage by children and teens by day of the week and time
of the day. 1996. Government and Television: Improving Programming Without
Censorship. This hearing seeks answers to television violence issues
and the role the government should play in curbing the negative impact
that violence and sexual innuendo have on children. Materials submitted
for the record include "Sex, Kids, and the Family Hour: A Three-Part Study
of Sexual Content on Television" and "Sex and the Mass Media". 1997 The TV Parental Guidelines. This guide on the FCC web site is intended to help parents understand the television rating system. It offers label and content indicators and their meanings. Legal Information
"Children's Exposure to Indecent Material on Cable:
Denver Area Educational Telecommunications Consortium, Inc. v. FCC,
An Interpretation of the Cable Television Consumer Protection and
Competition Act of 1992". This article takes a historical look at
cable regulation and analyzes recent case law. First Amendment issues and
ramifications are examined. Blocking alternatives, locked boxes, and
v-chips are discussed. Children's Television Act of 1990. One of the major goals of
this Act is to increase the quantity of educational and informational
broadcast television programming for children. Under FCC rules, the
maximum amount of time allowed for commercials during children's programs
on commercial and cable television is 10.5 minutes per hour on weekends
and 12 minutes per hour on week days. Brandensbury v. Ohio. Lawsuit involving a 9-year old who was
attacked and sexually assaulted by a group of assailants imitating a
similar scene recently watched in television drama. Walt Disney Productions, Inc. v. Shannon. This case held that a
broadcaster was not liable for a child's injuries caused by imitation of
acts viewed on a TV program. DeFilippo v. National Broadcasting Co. This case held that a
broadcaster was not liable for the hanging death of a 13-year old
imitating a recently watched TV stunt involving hanging. Special Legal Issues in Advertising - Electronic Advertising
Directed to Children. This chapter provides background information on
the Children's Television Act of 1990, a synopsis of new legislation, and
constitutional theories regarding licenses, children, advertisers, and
constitutionality. 1999 Action for Children's
Television v. FCC. This appeal for judicial review resulted in changed
radio and television broadcasting hours for indecent programming: 10 PM to
6 AM instead of midnight to 6 AM. 1995 Children's Protection from Violent Programming Act. Although
this Act ultimately did not become law, its Senate Report from the
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation contains much useful
information on the background of TV violence legislation and research and
the need for further focus on this topic. 1997
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