The Common Sense Alternative Media And Censorship

By Miranda Sweeney


Living in the world today, it is easy for some to see why parents wish to preview movies and television shows before allowing children of a certain age to watch. At the same time, censorship has always been a controversial issue related to individuals of any age. For those who believe in censorship, the Common Sense Alternative Media website can be of assistance.

Acting as an advocate to children, teens, young adults and families, the organization works to educate parents and rate programming. Education consist of rating and reviewing a number of different apps, books, games, movies, periodicals, television shows and websites. Once titles are reviewed, a rating is given and if necessary, a parental warning label applied to the product.

An "Editor's Pick, " section of the website provides what the editor of the website considers the best of everything from apps and movies to television shows and websites. In the News and Topics with discussions on issues like "bullying, " and other topics based on current events round out the section.

Videos provide insight into movies in theaters and those available on Netflix and other rental sites. Advice and educational videos are available on a number of topics upon request. A parents and educator blog provides a space for educators and parents to discuss any issues which may be of concern.

The organization became well known after having been in the news related to the leak that Congress wanted to take over the internet. Whether true, or not, talking about government intentions in public with an individual or group is never a good idea. One reason this is the case is because there could be others listening to the conversation.

Censorship is, has and always will be a controversial issue. It is also an issue based on personal preference. When moving into the space of other human beings, it is still nice to be polite. Most often, one of the primary complaints is against people using bad language. If people can start behaving appropriately when in crowds of mixed age, size and race, it would be a far better world.

What matters most is the overall health and well being of the child, teen or young adult. The parents are ultimately responsible for the actions of a young child. When it comes to children over the age of twelve, then parental involvement collides with peer pressure and fault could lie elsewhere. Still, troubled souls became that way because of something somewhere in the past. One reason some areas are now passing laws that hold parents responsible for a number of crimes committed by the child.

When children are not exposed to drugs, sex and violence on television, focus often stays on fun. Children are known for acting out and repeating everything seen and heard at an early age. Unfortunately, when exposed to drugs, sex and violence on screen, these too are part of the act. It is up to parents to raise children in a way that is acceptable based on the environment and surroundings rather than society's expectations.




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