Raising Kids in the Media Age

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This is a realistic, informative look at the effect of today's media on individuals and families. Based on extensive research, author Jay Dunlap shows that, regardless of the content, the media affects our interactions with others, especially those closest to us. Since TV, computers, and the Internet are all here to stay, this book offers valuable advice to parents on dealing with their children's (and their own) consumption of media. Don't miss these positive, fresh ideas on how you can take control of the media outlets in your home.

"Educating children to be discriminating in their use of the media is a responsibility of parents, Church and school." - Pope Benedict XVI

Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: What's "Normal" is Weird
Chapter 2: Television, the "Hypnotube"
Chapter 3: Media Myths
Chapter 4: Pornography, the Worst of the Worst
Chapter 5: The Phenomenon of Convergence
Chapter 6: Practical Suggestions for Parents
Appendix I: How to Produce and Edit a Home Video
Appendix II: Helpful Resources