More Websites from Mary
The American Academy of Pediatrics www.aap.org/healthtopics/mediause.cfm
The AAP has been very active in publishing research on the effects of media. Go to their website for information on the media’s impact on children, ideas on establishing guidelines for media use, rating systems, and general education on media.
Entertainment Software Rating Board www.esrb.org/index-js.jsp
The board rates age-based categories and overall content of video and computer games. This is a non-profit, self-regulatory arm of the Entertainment Software Industry, so you’ll still need to do more homework than just take their word for it.
The Center for Media Literacy www.medialit.org
The Center designs and supports media literacy implementation by helping youth develop critical thinking skills and understand messages imbedded in our media. You’ll find tools on how to help your children feel empowered over these messages.
