Share the television viewing experience by discussing it with the child. Actually test ad claims by purchasing the advertised product and evaluating it. Ask the child how many times she has seen someone being shot in real life, how many car accidents they have seen, how many fist fights, etc. Point out the differences. Discuss other differences between TV and real life crime.
Police spend more time filling out paper work in real life.
There's more blue collar instead of white collar crime on television than there is in real life. Ask the child questions before and after using the technique to determine whether her beliefs about violence in the world and the appropriateness of using violence to solve problems have changed. Help the child understand the importance and value of sharing, cooperation, self control, etc. Ask the child questions before and after using the technique to determine whether her beliefs about the value of prosocial behaviors have changed. Use the stories, behaviors, and statements of characters to discuss the child's beliefs about issues related to sexuality, including safe sex, pregnancy, AIDS, and more.