I came across a website that has changed the way I have monitored my kid's media: books, movies, music, apps, video games, and websites. Commonsensemedia.org gives you detailed reviews from how many swears words and which ones, what kind of weapons are used in violent games, even explanations of what intimate moments you can expect in a movie. For example, this is what was written about Adam Sandler's new movie Jack & Jill:
"Pacino makes lots of suggestive overtures toward Jill, and Felipe also flirts with her. Jill's full-figure bras and control-top panties are shown on more than one occasion for laughs. Jack and his wife hug and are shown in bed together, but they're just getting ready to sleep."
No more covering your kid's eyes and hoping they didn't see it. You can review everything ahead of time! With more information you can make a more informed decision on the type of media you'll allow in your home.
I have Common Sense Media's handy-dandy app on my iPhone. Before we hit the Red Box I check out the movies first. No more shock and awe for this family!
I promised myself that I would tell all the families I know about Common Sense Media. THIS IS NOT A PAID ENDORSEMENT. I am just so happy that I have another way to protect my kids from all the garbage that out there.
3 comments:
We used to use Screenit.com and then a year or so ago I discovered Common Sense Media. I really like Common Sense Media a lot. It's great to quickly check on things. D and I don't just use it to help decide what kids can watch, but what we are willing to watch too.
Thanks! I didn't know about this at all! We have used kids-in-mind.com on many occasions, but it only rates the content of movies - not other media.
Book marking it. Thank you. This is great!
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