There should not be anything about this on children’s shows. They shouldn’t be indoctrinated at such a young age. Under the age of 18. Parents shouldn’t have to worry about their children watching shows that are for children and have lgbtq things involved into it.
Also disclaimers in the rating of a show indicating LGBTQIA+ topic or themes are being discussed/shown so that parents can know what their kids are watching and make informed decisions on what their children should watch. This content sometimes appears in shows that one would not expect and even if parents are watching the show with the kid, if it surprisingly pops up, that still might be alarming to the parent and confusing to the kid.
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We seemed to figure out what a child was when the tobacco companies were targeting them with advertising…how hard could this be? I suppose common sense is not too common anymore.
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Prime example: after 2 seasons of a great tv show for kids, all of a sudden (after the kids are hooked) the scumbags decide to have two of the girl characters begin kissing - multiple times in each episode. Keep in mind, this show is geared towards kids 4+. It is absolutely sick, twisted, perverted and leads kids down paths that lead to lives of misery and depression.
Hollywood is nothing short of Babylon and Sodom and Gomorrah.
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I think “ban” might be a strong word when discussing complicated issues that involve race, religion, and/or sexual orientation. Part of what makes America great is freedom of speech. Should people be allowed to say what they want? Yes. Does it belong in children’s shows? To me, absolutely not. What I would propose is topics like that would affect the rating of the show. Therefore, if a children’s show wants LGBTQ+, to advertise or if it’s in the show, it should raise the rating to at least PG-13 or higher. That includes the same way they used it for drugs and alcohol. Therefore, if a show wants to include those topics it will be rated as such and not longer be considered a children’s show. Just a thought.
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I agree with the idea of banning LGBTQ+ content from children’s shows. Kids’ programming should focus on universally relatable, age-appropriate themes to help young children develop at their own pace without introducing topics that may be complex for them to fully understand. Families should be able to trust that children’s shows stick to content meant purely for their age group.
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I completely agree, Cameron. Kids deserve programming that respects their age and innocence, focusing on fun and learning without introducing themes they’re too young to understand. Pushing adult ideas onto children, especially at such a young age, crosses a line it takes away from their freedom to just be kids. Letting children develop without this kind of influence should be a priority, and as adults, we have a responsibility to protect that. Peppa pig just introduced a gay couple on the show…
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They state under the age of 18.
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Under 18
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Totally agree.
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I agree! But I would take it further, no under age children in TV shows or movies should be kissing or touching each other in adult like ways. Just let all the kids be friends and not having them thinking about adult things. Such as sex, religious or cultural barriers. If any of these things come up in real life, children should be going to their parents and their parents should have the right to decide when their children are ready to hear about these things.
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If parents don’t want their children exposed to transgender, or any other orientation than heterosexual, and it is geared towards children under the age of 18, that is appropriate. Anything else is confusing. I’m Native American, and my people are not represented, and I don’t take offense. Should I? Should my ancestors voice be heard in every children’s show so that they grow up hearing a narrative from Native American voices only, and the violence that was directed to them, how they were butchered, raped, and pillaged…, then and now? No! It’s inappropriate. They are children and they deserve to not be bothered by other people’s identities and needs.
Sexual orientation and identity should not be taught or a concern for children under the age of 18. If a child in a family identifies as transgender or something else, that is fine, great! There can be shows that are geared towards that for children, but no commingling for ALL children’s shows. It’s not okay to normalize sexuality to children. There needs not be any sexual identity, topics, suggestions, etc. there are plenty of topics to teach children about life, society, educational, being kind, compassion, life lessons, and nothing needs to be taught about sex. Anything about sex is inappropriate. Sexual discussion should be between the parents and the child, when the parents believe it is appropriate. Just as homosexual people do not want to be outed until they are ready, parents don’t want their child exposed to sexual information until the parents decide it’s the right time for their child. They are children. Let them maintain their innocence as long as possible.
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I think it’s ok to create awareness but not aimed for children under 10
I think there’s something to be said for parents controlling what their children watch, naturally. But I think this goes both ways, and some parents - for example gay parents - might want their child to see characters who, for example, also have gay parents. The ability to choose what your kid watches applies to everyone, and parents should be able to check the show and decide for themselves.
As far as commercials go (which is what this policy is really about), it heavily depends. Commercials are viewable by everyone and aren’t really something parents can control, so it makes sense for there to be some regulations on what sorts of commercials air on kids programs. However the specifics would have to be discussed in greater detail.
Hot take, but I would argue children’s media would benefit from total lack of commercials as a whole, besides “other shows coming up next”-type things.
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not sure why this is an issue. i always thought it was inappropriate for adults outside of family to discuss, project, glorify, indoctrinate children sexually. are we talking about child molesters on television? my first question to telemarketers is . . . do i know you? pause and says . . . no, i dont think so. next questions are. . . . why are you calling me? is there an emergency? pause and says . … . no. next question . . . why are you calling people you dont know? isnt that weird? the idea is to demand your privacy and sanctity of home and make the intruder feel the affects of what they are doing. i would suggest using the large button on the remote that says “off” then send a letter to every related government agency and broadcast company stating that there are child molesters on your childrens television broadcast. notify your broadcaster that you have no intention of paying for service until they get this fixed. your first good offensive position is to not acknowledge their opinion in your home and treat home invaders as any other. . . out with the rubbish.
So so true. We need this
ATTENTION EVERYONE trump is talking about this RIGHT NOW on youtube
I specifically referred to the age issue, which as you pointed out above, was later edited.
Insofar as understanding opposing views…it is easy enough to understand the intolerable while refusing to capitulate to it.
Yes, because sexualizing children is wrong. I’m not aware of any “heterosexual pride” propaganda being pushed in the media or schools, but if there was I’d be opposed to it, just as I oppose alphabet pride propaganda targeting children.
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I concur, but I’d like to go step further and the libertarians might get upset with me for this (they will)
Ban any and all depictions of LGBTQ+ CHARACTERS in kids shows. It’s not just the advertisements, it’s the normalization of it through relatable and “fun” characters on the Disney channel, Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, etc.
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