The purpose of this poll is to give voice to their concerns. Children tell us they think kids their age are influenced by the media, that television should help teach kids right from wrong, and that the shows they're seeing now don't reflect the kinds of issues they're facing in their own lives. Most kids had plenty of good things to say about the media as well, and both their concerns and their praise should be heeded by those in the entertainment industry whose work these kids are watching. Children Now Children are widely exposed to the media.
Children believe that kids their age are influenced by the entertainment media.
Children say television and movies do an average job addressing the issues they think are most important. Television is sending kids mixed messages about the moral condition of society. Kids think television does a pretty good job offering positive portrayals of girls and ethnic minorities. Older girls have a much different opinion on the subject. The results were then weighted to reflect the overall population.