As violence in society increases, television has been implicated in this alarming trend. On Prime Time Television Sex on television is now becoming quickly accepted, it s almost as normal as sliced bread so to speak. People say there is too much sexual content on prime time television and on daily programming in general, but the fact is they are asking for more at the same time. Television show ratings have never been higher and more competitive. Among the highest rated shows are the ones with the peak levels of sexual content and innuendo.
Television is still a business and making money is the number one concern of owners.
Producers, writers and owners are only doing what works. Amy Sohn is a sex columnist and has written a novel called Run Catch Kiss, she believes television s new wave of sexual content provides a safe outlet for people. On the other hand some people believe all the sexual referencing is causing teens today to take part in sexual activity too soon. Today the only thing allowing parents to have any regulatory control over the programs their children watch is the new v-chip. The v-chip allows parents to automatically block certain programs from being viewed.