T.V. Influence
6th Grade
What things on T.V. influence kids the most?
Violence is one of of the many things that can influence a child of almost any age.
Would you want to be any of the characters on T.V.?
Most of the kids, 11 out of 19 said they would want to be a character on T.V.
What T.V. character influenced kids the most?
They said Cartman on South Park influence kids who watch it the most.
What T.V. character has the worst influence on kids?
Jerry Springer has won for worst influence on kids.
Why do you think they watch that person?
The kids said they watch that person probably because all the fights he starts and how he acts so brave.
What T.V. character has the best influence on kids?
Barney kids say have the best influence on kids. It teaches them stuff.
Why do they watch that person?
They think that kids watch Barney because they can learn.
Why do you think film directors put PG-13 film ratings on movies?
Kids say that PG-13 film directors put the ratings on movies so they do not hear swearing.
Are kids glad they do that?
Kids said they are glad they put the ratings on movies.
Do kids parents limit their T.V. time?
Kids said their parents do not limit their T.V. time.
If they do, why?
Kids said if they were misbehaving or had to get their homework done.
Do kids like it that their parents limit their T.V. time?
Kids said they don't like it because they might want to watch T.V. but they can't.