Flyers and bookmarks with those suggestions will be distributed to more than 800,000 K-5 public school students and their parents throughout the state. Be aware of how much television your children are watching. Then limit viewing to 1-2 hours each day. Take time together to talk about how violence and guns are glamorized on TV and in video games. After limiting TV use, families can work together to choose appropriate programs.
Pediatricians recommend using a TV guide or newspaper to help with selections.
Parents are the most important role models for their children. In our society, television is the second most important source of information. Watch shows together and review what video games the kids are playing. Let them know your feelings about violence on TV and seek their help in making a change in your family's TV and video game use. Contact local PTA to find out about National PTA programs and pamphlets addressing television viewing.