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issues covered: Effects of video games on children, children and TV violence, effects of music on children
American Academy of Pediatrics
American Academy of Pediatrics provides information to help parents make informed choices regarding their child's entertainment. Considers the effects of video games on children, children and TV violence, and the effects of music on children to provide advice for parents. Rating systems used for videos, TV, music, computer games, and coin-operated video games explained. Additional tips and resources for parents available.
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Dove Foundation
The Dove Foundation identifies entertainment that is safe for family viewing. Site provides lists of approved movies currently playing in theatres, as well as new video, theatrical releases and game reviews. Users may view the rating descriptions, as well as search all reviews by title. Reviews provide ratings as well as synopsis of title searched.
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National Institute on Media and the Family
This site's mission is to help families and educators to maximize the benefits and minimize the harm of mass media on children through research, education, and advocacy. This site discusses the effects of video games on children and TV violence and inappropriate content through facts, tips, and research. Kidscore allows users to rate video games, movies, and TV shows.
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topic summary: These websites offer extensive information on children’s use of media and entertainment through articles, advice, ratings, and other resources. The sites provide information on the effects of media on children today as well as guidelines for parents to control the movies, television, video games, and music that children are exposed to.
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