We haven't had cable for the past 2 years so when we moved into our new home and had cable, my husband was ecstatic to get some ESPN time. I could do without since there isn't much I watch on cable. Last night the kids and I were taking in some How the Grinch Stole Christmas, the Jim Carey version, which I did not find enjoyable. During one of the commercials I noticed there was a Victoria Secret commercial. I was so shocked that I didn't know what to do or say to Jake who was staring at the tv. Then, during the next commercial break it played again. This time I was quick to distract and change the channel. It was shown during 5 or 6 commercial breaks. Maybe I am too old fashioned, but I was hoping and excepting some wholesome programming and advertising on a "family" channel. As I been bothered by this over the past day, I really want to get rid of the tv all together. I am not trying to shelter my kids, be self righteous, or be naive about the world, but seriously, half naked women prancing around in their underwear during a family movie...no thanks?! What are your thoughts?
Saturday, December 15, 2007
I'm Boycotting
We haven't had cable for the past 2 years so when we moved into our new home and had cable, my husband was ecstatic to get some ESPN time. I could do without since there isn't much I watch on cable. Last night the kids and I were taking in some How the Grinch Stole Christmas, the Jim Carey version, which I did not find enjoyable. During one of the commercials I noticed there was a Victoria Secret commercial. I was so shocked that I didn't know what to do or say to Jake who was staring at the tv. Then, during the next commercial break it played again. This time I was quick to distract and change the channel. It was shown during 5 or 6 commercial breaks. Maybe I am too old fashioned, but I was hoping and excepting some wholesome programming and advertising on a "family" channel. As I been bothered by this over the past day, I really want to get rid of the tv all together. I am not trying to shelter my kids, be self righteous, or be naive about the world, but seriously, half naked women prancing around in their underwear during a family movie...no thanks?! What are your thoughts?
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All I have to offer (which is too late) but is that I know that ABC Family is dirty! They show the movie "Cruel Intentions" on it. I haven't agreed with many of their original series either. So, in the future, I would stray away from it. It is not a family channel. Maybe that is why it is a "new kind of family."
ReplyDeleteJP and I are living very happily without a TV right now. It is refreshing. Now there is encouraging music playing during the day instead of sketchy, obnoxious commercials. We just watch movies on our laptop. I would highly recommend a TV-free life -- I love it!!!
ReplyDeleteThe only channel on cable (and I mean ONLY channel) that I have not seen a commercial that is inappropriate for kids is the Food Network.
ReplyDeleteI've also learned the hard way that ABC Family is not so family orientated.
I'm with you when it comes to struggling with all of this. I don't want my kids to be completely sheltered from the world but I also think that a Victoria's Secret commercial during a family show is not acceptable.
Some of the commercial come from the channel themselves. Others are cut ins by the Cable Company.
ReplyDeletePBSkids is the only channel I can think of that doesn't have commercials on it.