Marketing, Media and Childhood
Investigations at the intersection of marketing, media and childhood
I told my 13-year-old son, PD, that if he was going to spend so much time playing video games, then he would have to learn how to program his own games. Because if there is one thing I have learned over two years of writing about the subject, Media … [Read more...]
In case you are confused by comments in the media this week: There is in fact no doubt about whether media violence contributes to real life violence and aggression, such as that seen in Newtown a few days ago. The preponderance of evidence, and … [Read more...]
Never, ever doubt that corporations are always on the lookout for creative ways to market to your child in any venue they can – especially if they can do it when you are not there. My kids have become alert reporters of inappropriate marketing to … [Read more...]
(Update: They've darkened it up slightly, so the video is not quite as in-your-face as it was originally, until you move the cursor over it. Still, the half-naked woman as hostage is still plain as day when the page comes up, as well as the bloodied … [Read more...]
That was the headline I was imagining. Young man on bus reading one of the Hunger Games booksSo to bring you up to speed, The Hunger Games, featuring a strong, non-sexualized female protagonist who is not looking for romance, had a … [Read more...]
[update January 12, 2012 to add Impeus.com] [update January 9, 2012 to add children's television creator and dad blogger Jason Tammemagi] There's been a tidal wave of response to the LEGO Friends line for girls among bloggers as well as in … [Read more...]
