As the Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission recently said, TV is like a third parent. While some in the industry deny responsibility, others are beginning to embrace it. Producers and children's advocates often have a different idea of how best to meet the industry's responsbility. Take the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the TV show that has boys joyfully karatechopping each other on playgrounds. That defense doesn't do much to impress 12 year-old Sarah Mirabelli, an 8th grader at Oakland's Cole School for the Performing Arts.
TV really does have an effect on younger kids.
My sister and brother run around the house as Power Rangers. Please try to find out what's wrong and fix it. Luckily, many shows have made progress. Lots of people in the industry are trying hard to send out positive values messages. All of the broadcast networks have special standards for children's programs, but the problem is that most kids watch adult TV, including nighttime soaps heavy on sex and violence.