Guide your Kids' Viewing Choices
12/21/2024 | 1m 38sVideo has Closed Captions
Manage your child’s streaming content to keep your child from inappropriate content.
Streaming platforms may seem like a treasure trove for kids, but not all content is suitable. In this video, a dad learns the importance of activating child mode and using resources like MPAA ratings and parental guides. From inappropriate language to scary scenes, discover how to make informed choices and turn family movie time into a safe and enjoyable experience.
Learning to Read is a local public television program presented by WNPT
Funding for LEARNING TO READ is provided by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation and the Hays Foundation.
Guide your Kids' Viewing Choices
12/21/2024 | 1m 38sVideo has Closed Captions
Streaming platforms may seem like a treasure trove for kids, but not all content is suitable. In this video, a dad learns the importance of activating child mode and using resources like MPAA ratings and parental guides. From inappropriate language to scary scenes, discover how to make informed choices and turn family movie time into a safe and enjoyable experience.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship- So how was school today, son?
- It was good.
- Really?
It was field day, so I know y'all watched a couple movies and stuff like that, didn't you?
How was that?
- It was fun.
- Yeah?
- Speaking of, what is the word, (censor beeping), mean?
- Well, where did you hear that word at?
The character said it a lot, like (censor beeping) you, (censor beeping).
- Hey, hey, hold on, man, mm mm.
- [Television Character] You're crazy.
We've got to get down into the cellar.
- [Television Character] Go down to (censor beeping) cellar, get outta here, you (censor beeping)!
(whimsical music) - [Narrator] Not everything on streaming platforms is suitable for your child.
Be in control of what they watch.
Activate child mode, review the MPAA ratings, or check out parental guide on Common Sense Media.
(video whirring) - Hey dad, I wanna watch the "Tennessee Slaughterhouse" movie.
- Oh, well that one's rated R, and it's restricted by the NPAA, so probably not.
- What about "George Washington's Zombie Killer?"
- Hold on, let me see what the parents are saying about that one right there.
It has a few historical inaccuracies and a couple scary scenes.
I'll tell you what, how about we watch PBS Kids instead?
- Yeah, sure.
(whimsical music continues) - [Narrator] Made possible by the generous support of the Marlene and Spencer Hays Foundation.
Learning to Read is a local public television program presented by WNPT
Funding for LEARNING TO READ is provided by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation and the Hays Foundation.