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Highlights

  • They watch educational shows and cartoons
  • They have trouble separating make believe from fantasy
  • Imitation of behavior is very common
  • Children's exposure to and imitation of fantasy violence is a concern for many parents
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  • Educational shows and cartoons on broadcast and cable channels such as PBS, Disney, and Nickelodeon
  • Animated and live action G and some PG-rated movies
  • Music that parents play and that they hear on the radio
  • Early exposure to advertising on television shows and from product tie-ins to fast food, etc.
  • Early games played online (PBSKids), on handheld devices (Leapfrog) and on consoles
  • Love songs, rhymes, and being entertained
  • Have trouble separating make believe from reality
  • Imitation of behaviors very common
  • Have mastery over their bodies and are able to point and click
  • Learning to play and interact with other kids, thus figuring out boundaries
  • Easily frightened, don’t understand sarcasm or satire, very gullible
  • Establishing time limits
  • Determining what media is age appropriate
  • Children’s exposure to consumerism, in particular licensed characters from favorite TV shows and movies being used to sell toys, junk food, etc.
  • Children’s exposure to and imitation of fantasy violence
The information included in this guide is a reference point for what most children are exposed to at each grade level. All children and families are different, therefore this may not be accurate for all children.
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