... , the rating system becomes useless. Another innovation has come from the Canadians who developed the V-chip. The V-chip is a device that allows parents to control the programming entering their household by blocking inappropriate programming. The V-chip has received much support form Congress and the television industry. The chip gives some measure of control to parents who feel both horrified and helpless by the onslaught ... developed the CC+ when she found that her sons where learning how to spell swearwords from the captions on television programs. The CC+ can work hand-in-hand with...

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... protect the independence of television"(5). The first amendment should include freedom of speech, press, and religion as well as television. The censorship that is being forced upon us with the v-chip in our televisions is not only infringing upon our first amendment rights, but also our right to privacy, what we view on our own time should require no regulation by ... not banned, so why should any program be banned. Organizations should not be allowed to choose what is appropriate for people, it should be left up to the individual. The v-chip that is currently being installed in most n...

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... set aside especially for educational programming to help enlighten children. In 1996 Congress passed the Telecommunications Act stating that an electronic device, called the V-Chip, must be installed in every new television set beginning February 1998. The V-Chip can be programmed to block out shows with high ratings of violence to help parents monitor what their children watch (Edgar 34). Mary Hepburn ... ...

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... argues that "hostile imagery decreased by exposure to a violent portrayal." Parents have been concerned about the material that their children are viewing and recent technology in the shape of the V-chip has made it possible to censor material that they deem to be unsuitable. As we enter the twenty-first century there are very few homes in America without a television set ... ...

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... Services (COPS), which is a program that is partnered with local law enforcement to target crime and violence. Former President Clinton was also concerned and ordered all manufactures to install the V-chip device in all television sets. By July 1, 1999 fifty percent of new television were equipped and by the year 2000 all televisions must have been equipped with this device, therefore ... ...

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... develop a system classification in 1968. The major networks voluntarily adhere to a self-regulating system this is in conjunction with regulations established by the Federal Communications Commission. (Microsoft Encarta, 1997) The V-chip is the most current weapon in the censorship battle. Parents are able to block certain channels so that children are not exposed to violent programming. Analysis As stated above the ... ...

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... . Parents should adhere to the AAP Media Education recommendations. These recommendations include "making thoughtful media choices and co-viewing with children, limiting screen time to 1 to 2 hours a day, using the v-chip, avoiding violent video games and keeping children's rooms media free" (AAP, 2001, p.1226). Politicians should be compelled to keep media violence on the public health agenda. Legislation should be formed ... ...

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