Is 8.30 too early....
Is it just me or does everyone wonder how our kids kids are going to shock them?
I don’t want to sound like a wowser but seriously, community standards seem to be dropping quicker than Britney’s undies…and I’m just not sure what’s going to be left.
We’ve been talking about Underbelly (8.30pm, Wednesdays, Channel 9) – I love that show – but the more I watch it – the more I wonder if it should be moved to a later time slot.
Up until now I've been taping it, so the kids haven't seen any episodes - last night we had family staying who wanted to watch it live - so we all sat down together and not five minutes in Benji's asking Roberta if she takes up the clacker!!! So the kids and I went to bed.....
Obviously, I've watched the show before and shouldn't have been shocked - I'm just saying it made me question the time slot.
I am absolutely opposed to censorship – if you don’t like something you should turn it off – but as the 'grown ups' in this world – the people responsible for what our kids see as 'normal' – I think it's up to us to set the ground rules.
I don't think many would argue that we are the most permissive generation the world has ever seen – we’ve let our kids watch just about anything - swear at us – swear at each other – swear at their teachers…
My argument is not ALL ABOUT Underbelly, I'm just using it as an example. Regardless of how far we've apparently come, a show like that should have an MA rating – that is – recommended for 15 and over…and therefore broadcast after 9.30pm.
Every time we relax our standards we de-sensitise our kids - I'm just worried about what might happen when there's nothing left to rebel against.
I don’t want to sound like a wowser but seriously, community standards seem to be dropping quicker than Britney’s undies…and I’m just not sure what’s going to be left.
We’ve been talking about Underbelly (8.30pm, Wednesdays, Channel 9) – I love that show – but the more I watch it – the more I wonder if it should be moved to a later time slot.
Up until now I've been taping it, so the kids haven't seen any episodes - last night we had family staying who wanted to watch it live - so we all sat down together and not five minutes in Benji's asking Roberta if she takes up the clacker!!! So the kids and I went to bed.....
Obviously, I've watched the show before and shouldn't have been shocked - I'm just saying it made me question the time slot.
I am absolutely opposed to censorship – if you don’t like something you should turn it off – but as the 'grown ups' in this world – the people responsible for what our kids see as 'normal' – I think it's up to us to set the ground rules.
I don't think many would argue that we are the most permissive generation the world has ever seen – we’ve let our kids watch just about anything - swear at us – swear at each other – swear at their teachers…
My argument is not ALL ABOUT Underbelly, I'm just using it as an example. Regardless of how far we've apparently come, a show like that should have an MA rating – that is – recommended for 15 and over…and therefore broadcast after 9.30pm.
Every time we relax our standards we de-sensitise our kids - I'm just worried about what might happen when there's nothing left to rebel against.
posted by Caroline Hutchinson at 9:54 AM
3 Comments:
Dear Caroline,
I was touched by your "is it just me" again this morning but felt the need to contact you. I have 2 children, 17/18 and 12/13. Both have had to follow the same rules that have been deemed by censorship. They are not allowed to play or watch M or Ma until 15. This has and is causing some grief for my children as their friends and associates do not have the same guide lines. Some friends won't come for play dates due to these issues. I tell the parents of my childrens friends that they are not allowed to watch/play M rated things. This family gets alot of grief from others because we try to follow the rules (drinking alcohol included). There is a time and a place for everthing and as parents should not be forcing our children to grow up so quickly with such numb feelings towards the world. I do hope there are other parents out there how are suffering with the same issues. I feel the pain of my children but can not condone relaxing the rules as they are welcome anywhere but I cringe with some of the children they bring home.
Thanks
Jackie
My kids are very accepting of the 'rules' around them - and often remind me when I'm a bit lax. Of course, they're younger, their rebellion at the moment involves sucking up to grandparents for bubblegum after school.
But I do wonder how they will rebel when they have parents like us with piercings and tattoos and potty mouths and grotty teen party stories?
Maybe they will become accountants and tea-totallers and build suburban homes with white picket fences.
Part of me would rather the tattoos.
Hi love, thank god you don't live in Melbourne because you love UNDERBELLY and you and a small amount of SUNNY COASTERS are in the minority. Couldn't help myself!! Did you watch the Logies and see how Channel 7 cleaned up!!
Ciao love ya Kathryn Jane
xx
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