Ethical Entertainment

 On the heels of right and wrong who is it that is ultimately responsible for what we do. We are. The question of whether the media should be responsible or not for the images they portray on the television is absolutely insane and an out for parents wanting remove their poor choices on the media industry. We have in place a parental control rating system and while it does not apply to the media over the airwaves it is present on every television show and movie. Many parents have in their possession the ability to “lock out” certain channels or programs from their children. So why is more of this not being done? Laziness. Locking out and monitoring your children takes active participation from the parent. Many parents are either lacking in time or concern in the content of what their children are being subjected to.

I personally have been to a friends house who was watching a program much like CSI while her four year old was in the room. I was mortified and could not hold my tongue. I asked my “friend” if she thought this show was appropriate for her daughter and she seemed shocked by the question as though the thought had never crossed her mind. She turned off the television obviously bothered by my question and shortened our visit by stating some meager chore she needed to attend to. We have not spoke since that day. She is one of those individuals eager to blame all the wrongs in society on someone else. I can see the implications this could have on her child. While the Ethical Issues and codes of ethics in the media could work to be better they seem far superior to the ethics of some individuals themselves.