Discussion, requires 3 posts, 300 words main post and then 2 response 200 words each, total 700 words
MEDIA MESSAGES DO THEY HELP OR HINDER DEVELOPMENT?
Many theorists believe that the acquisition of emotional intelligence and moral thinking and/or behaviors are heavily influenced by media portrayals of appropriate behaviors. Prior to your participation in this weeks discussion, watch an episode of a TV show or movie that is aimed at children in late childhood.
You can access full episodes from the Nickelodeon network at http://www.nick.com/videos/all-videos/?tab=all-full-episodes You can also view many shows via YouTube and social media forums, Netflix, Hulu and cable tv.
After viewing your media of choice and reading pages 497-498 in your text answer the following questions:
What did you watch?
What emotional or moral issues were presented?
How did the characters respond?
Where the responses and/or consequences realistic?
Based on your reading this week what effect on emotional and moral development do you feel that todays TV shows, movies and social media have on our tweens (late childhood)?
What guidelines would you provide to parents whose children fall in this age range on media exposure? What does research suggest?
