Media effects on youth and parents

[dev553344]

There is one issue that comes to mind as I watch movies. I am seeing R rated content in PG-13 movies. The R rating was originally intended for 18 years and older as a maturity restriction such that older people were more developed, mentally, emotionally and physically. People's lives appear to affect them thru various means along the way which is an in-depth subject of influences that affect their innocence and maturity. And that must all be considered and whether they have God's protection in those areas. Satan and his angels certainly have attempted to influence me and I believe others as well. The various inspirations I have seen in movies are God delivered, man and the devil.

None the less ratings must be determined for a ideal case scenario of a persons age level development. That allows entertainment from various groups in the media, which includes music I am not addressing in this thread.

Some people feel it is the parents responsibility to restrict a child's access to content that is too mature for their age. If the appropriate rating is placed on the media then it can be easily controlled by software and restrictions that a parent can enforce. While a child is under the age of 18 they should be under the authority of the parents for that function. Is it the responsibility of the parent to be forced to watch all content before the child can view it. Or do you imagine a parent is watching that content with a child and then after being exposed to the inappropriate material shuts it off.

Ratings and what has happened over the years that is the degradation of society aside from evil influence in the media, speaking about appropriate ratings only. As a ~50 year old I definitely see a degradation in ratings I saw as R rated content in a PG-13 rated movie. And that was on YouTube, are they correctly echoing the movie rating to the viewers:

 

[dev553344]

"Youth are heavy consumers of media, and exposure to mature media content is associated with initiation and progression of substance use. Parental restriction of such content has been shown to be an effective mechanism to reduce negative consequences attributed to exposure to mature media content." Parental Restriction of Movie Viewing Prospectively Predicts Adolescent Alcohol and Marijuana Initiation: Implications for Media Literacy Programs

Read the full article above if you are interested in hearing what was reported there.

 

[dev553344]

For what the specific ratings mean and who designates that idea and more on that subject see the following website:

Film Ratings

 

[MatthewG]

I don’t believe that, watching a rated R movie is gonna make a person stop having faith, even in the case of lust, like who was it? David, who like that one wife of the Husband which David sent into the front lines to be killed in order to be with Her. If you don’t wanna see it, don’t watch it. That’s all I can say, Devin. If a person doesn’t want to hear something in a certain form of music or etc.. doesn’t mean a person who does is less loved by Yahweh. It’s just personal preference and choice of the singly lived individual life. And media is always influenced by the culture that may be presented to the audience… etc.

 

[dev553344]

If you don’t wanna see it, don’t watch it. That’s all I can say, Devin. If a person doesn’t want to hear something in a certain form of music or etc.. doesn’t mean a person who does is less loved by Yahweh.

This appears to be off topic, but for the sake of good I will address your statements. And I will seek God on the issue.

You said: "If you don’t wanna see it, don’t watch it. That’s all I can say, Devin."

My witness to you: I see a lot of assumptions in your statements. Do you believe they are true? That concerns me that you even said deception that way. Seek good spiritual influence from God.

You said: "If a person doesn’t want to hear something in a certain form of music or etc.. doesn’t mean a person who does is less loved by Yahweh."

My witness to you: That appears to be a personal attack against me, are you insinuating that I stated that someone is less loved by God for their actions and did you see that in my posts within this thread. That deception you stated also concerns me about you. I pray for you to the Father.

 

[dev553344]

This thread is for discussion of the issues I brought up in the OP. Please respond to the issues and do not attack others.

It is a sensitive issue for all parents and their children if they are morally and ethically sound. That moral and ethical issue is under God. And has given commandments and direction in the Old and New Testaments regarding some of the issues presented in the OP.

 

[Rockerduck]

God has opened my eyes to see what's happening on the TV shows. Even movies. I went back and watched a couple of 1950's movie's and I saw ungodly parts, I'd never noticed before. Many movies and TV shows have hidden agendas. The prince of the power of the air is at work. That said, I don't watch TV anymore. Study the bible for a couple of weeks without the TV on. You will begin to see what I see when you turn the TV on again.

 

[dev553344]

God has opened my eyes to see what's happening on the TV shows. Even movies. I went back and watched a couple of 1950's movie's and I saw ungodly parts, I'd never noticed before. Many movies and TV shows have hidden agendas. The prince of the power of the air is at work. That said, I don't watch TV anymore. Study the bible for a couple of weeks without the TV on. You will begin to see what I see when you turn the TV on again.

It is definitely out of control in the USA.

 

[dev553344]

This is just one application of many that allow parents to restrict what their children are exposed to:

Aura allows parents to limit adult content through filters and screen time limits. You can even “Pause the internet” on your child's iPhone, Android phone, or other mobile device with one touch on the app. You can try Aura free for 14 days to see if it's right for your family. How To Block Inappropriate Content: 2024 Guide For Parents

I don't believe apps like YouTube restrict based on age unless you are visiting anonymously. If logged in I didn't see the request for age for R rated movies. Which is odd since it didn't ask me my age which could be a problem for parents. There is options to report content as anyone can upload.

 

[Taken]

Trash talk, behavior, suggestion, is widely and commonly acceptable everywhere…
in homes, government, tv programs, commercials, cartoons, movies, music, internet, mixed company adults and sadly gets a sly giggle, if toddlers emulate.

The more disgusting the adjective the more attention it receives.

And the phenomena of females proudly accepting the descriptions as a badge of honor is astounding…

Just another feather in the cap of the majority of humans determined to put their immorality on display.

Is any mature adult thinking…gee I remember G-ma…wish my G-ma had been a topless, beach strutting, tatted, foul mouthed role model?

Sign of times…gag.

 

[MatthewG]

This appears to be off topic, but for the sake of good I will address your statements. And I will seek God on the issue.

You said: "If you don’t wanna see it, don’t watch it. That’s all I can say, Devin."

My witness to you: I see a lot of assumptions in your statements. Do you believe they are true? That concerns me that you even said deception that way. Seek good spiritual influence from God.

You said: "If a person doesn’t want to hear something in a certain form of music or etc.. doesn’t mean a person who does is less loved by Yahweh."

My witness to you: That appears to be a personal attack against me, are you insinuating that I stated that someone is less loved by God for their actions and did you see that in my posts within this thread. That deception you stated also concerns me about you. I pray for you to the Father.

I was just stating my opinion, and not an attack on you as a human being. Everyone has their own choices, and I believe sometimes people can be to harsh on themselves, on certain aspects of the things which pertain to life here on this earth. It's okay to watch movies, etc, and parents are also influencers to children. It's a vicious cycle, and only way to break those chains is by the power of the Lord Jesus Christ, would you not agree also?

Only a new creation comes through Christ. And a new creation understands, what is evil (to downplay other people, or attack them even as you suggest here.) Sometimes people read into things to much, and for no good reason at all, or mistake things without asking any questions. Why, How, What, When? How is it you think this way because such and such, etc. Conversation loss.

It happens all the time on social media. All the best to you, Dev.

 

[Reggie Belafonte]

Look at all of the cartoons that have been banned from the 60's on now ! bad influence ? some did not have pants !

But just look at all of the trash people shows that are displayed showing disfunctional misfits nowadays, not to mention the lowest denominator.

 

[dev553344]

I was just stating my opinion, and not an attack on you as a human being. Everyone has their own choices, and I believe sometimes people can be to harsh on themselves, on certain aspects of the things which pertain to life here on this earth. It's okay to watch movies, etc, and parents are also influencers to children. It's a vicious cycle, and only way to break those chains is by the power of the Lord Jesus Christ, would you not agree also?

I agree that God is the power to deliver man, woman and child from sin. Children certainly should be taught at early ages in a proper Christian setting about God and Christianity. That is the Christian responsibility of parents. This thread is intended to discuss the problems presented and hopefully come up with solutions that people can implement in their livers and the lives of their children to be part of God's plan of salvation, both for themselves and also children. God wants his children, which is all man, to help him by providing messages and direction away from sin.

Only a new creation comes through Christ. And a new creation understands, what is evil (to downplay other people, or attack them even as you suggest here.) Sometimes people read into things to much, and for no good reason at all, or mistake things without asking any questions. Why, How, What, When? How is it you think this way because such and such, etc. Conversation loss.

This thread is about the parents and other adults that are Christian that care about themselves and also their children. Caring parents will be positive and constructive and look for solutions to problems they see when they encounter them. It is therefore important to present the problems in society and ask God for proper direction and solutions to those problems. I noticed you are fighting that presentation of problems. . Directing people to God only and not including them for their good works that God provides them. God is a loving God and certainly will give bread rather than stone to those who ask for it. Similarly a person that wants to have good works will seek God and believe he will provide good for them to be part of.

 

[dev553344]

Look at all of the cartoons that have been banned from the 60's on now ! bad influence ? some did not have pants !

But just look at all of the trash people shows that are displayed showing disfunctional misfits nowadays, not to mention the lowest denominator.

Yes I did notice Reggie, and I don't even want to go into the real problem areas that parents have to go into these days to figure out who is raising their children when their not watching. I did provide at least one idea of censoring programs for parents to use for their children. I'm definitely thinking I did not cover enough.

 

[MatthewG]

I agree that God is the power to deliver man, woman and child from sin. Children certainly should be taught at early ages in a proper Christian setting about God and Christianity. That is the Christian responsibility of parents. This thread is intended to discuss the problems presented and hopefully come up with solutions that people can implement in their livers and the lives of their children to be part of God's plan of salvation, both for themselves and also children. God wants his children, which is all man, to help him by providing messages and direction away from sin.


This thread is about the parents and other adults that are Christian that care about themselves and also their children. Caring parents will be positive and constructive and look for solutions to problems they see when they encounter them. It is therefore important to present the problems in society and ask God for proper direction and solutions to those problems. I noticed you are fighting that presentation of problems. . Directing people to God only and not including them for their good works that God provides them. God is a loving God and certainly will give bread rather than stone to those who ask for it. Similarly a person that wants to have good works will seek God and believe he will provide good for them to be part of.

I don’t believe in fighting a problem for people to think for themselves. Responsibility is on us all. Isn’t it? Anyway, growing up, I’ve seen a lot, from porn, murder mysteries, police shootings, 9/11, Music that is claimed to be Satanuc by some. Parents, where not there for me: etc. a lot of these things mold the personality of a person. And truth and life comes from Jesus. That to me is good. I just don’t wanna be a Hippocrate concerning how true life is. We aren’t perfect human beings.

 

[MatthewG]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts, and reasonings, @dev553344

I don’t believe I am fighting a problem for people to think for themselves. Responsibility is on us all. Isn’t it? Anyway, growing up, I’ve seen a lot, from porn, murder mysteries, police shootings, 9/11, Music that is claimed to be Satanuc by some. Parents, where not there for me: etc. a lot of these things mold the personality of a person. And truth and life comes from Jesus. That to me is good. I just don’t wanna be a Hippocrate concerning how true life is. We aren’t perfect human beings.

Hope every thing is well for you.

 

[PS95]

There is one issue that comes to mind as I watch movies. I am seeing R rated content in PG-13 movies. The R rating was originally intended for 18 years and older as a maturity restriction such that older people were more developed, mentally, emotionally and physically. People's lives appear to affect them thru various means along the way which is an in-depth subject of influences that affect their innocence and maturity. And that must all be considered and whether they have God's protection in those areas. Satan and his angels certainly have attempted to influence me and I believe others as well. The various inspirations I have seen in movies are God delivered, man and the devil.

None the less ratings must be determined for a ideal case scenario of a persons age level development. That allows entertainment from various groups in the media, which includes music I am not addressing in this thread.

Some people feel it is the parents responsibility to restrict a child's access to content that is too mature for their age. If the appropriate rating is placed on the media then it can be easily controlled by software and restrictions that a parent can enforce. While a child is under the age of 18 they should be under the authority of the parents for that function. Is it the responsibility of the parent to be forced to watch all content before the child can view it. Or do you imagine a parent is watching that content with a child and then after being exposed to the inappropriate material shuts it off.

Ratings and what has happened over the years that is the degradation of society aside from evil influence in the media, speaking about appropriate ratings only. As a ~50 year old I definitely see a degradation in ratings I saw as R rated content in a PG-13 rated movie. And that was on YouTube, are they correctly echoing the movie rating to the viewers:

Yes I did notice Reggie, and I don't even want to go into the real problem areas that parents have to go into these days to figure out who is raising their children when their not watching. I did provide at least one idea of censoring programs for parents to use for their children. I'm definitely thinking I did not cover enough.

Hi Dev,
The only problem is if a kid has access to youtube they easily learn how to undo parental controls. Mine did and he was 8! It's a messed up world. Yes, ratings have changed and most of what is in TV is utter trash.. Morality is in the tank and if a child has free acess to TV it's serioulsy bad idea. Kids brains are like sponges and hollyweird knows it. Who would do that to their child?
I think it's a wise idea to get DVDs for your kids that you approve of and a DVR. Also, show them that playing games and reading books are great alternatives. - Good for the brain.
I have a baseball game on now, but most of the time it's off.
This world is sick.

 

[MatthewG]

Hi Dev,
The only problem is if a kid has access to youtube they easily learn how to undo parental controls. Mine did and he was 8! It's a messed up world. Yes, ratings have changed and most of what is in TV is utter trash.. Morality is in the tank and if a child has free acess to TV it's serioulsy bad idea. Kids brains are like sponges and hollyweird knows it. Who would do that to their child?

Gangs start up in schools, children think about sometimes shooting up schools, I mean the only way to prevent Evil from happening in this world is to take darkness out of humans. From what is understood we are all born “spiritually dead.”

I don’t know whether or not it’s good to deprive someone just because; they will start to HATE you…

Ephesians 6:4
Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger by the way you treat them. Rather, bring them up with the discipline and instruction that comes from the Lord.

We humans make the world sick. Choosing between darkness and light, love your children as much as you can, for sure. Try to protect them from harm, but what that makes out of a person … who can be sure.

Cause children will learn, from all people, and once they become distrusting, of even Mom and Dad helping them, etc…

 

[Taken]

Look at all of the cartoons that have been banned from the 60's on now ! bad influence ? some did not have pants !

But just look at all of the trash people shows that are displayed showing disfunctional misfits nowadays, not to mention the lowest denominator.

Uh…
Supposed….“Family/kid friendly programs” … the parents are idiots and the kids are brilliant and in charge of the household!

Sound familiar via “Al Gore’s” speeches…teaching kids they are smarter, know better than their parents!

UGH…

 

[MatthewG]

Look at all of the cartoons that have been banned from the 60's on now ! bad influence ? some did not have pants !

But just look at all of the trash people shows that are displayed showing disfunctional misfits nowadays, not to mention the lowest denominator.

Still doesn't stop child abuse from happening. Regardless of media, or tv. That is for sure.

It's amazing us as human can focus on things human beings make on a tv, while still being human being and have darkness within our own lives.

The heart is important.

The Lamp of the Body
(Luke 11:33–36)

22 The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are good, your whole body will be full of light. 23 But if your eyes are bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light within you is darkness, how great is that darkness!