Marketing Violence to Youth (1404)

According to the FTC the entertainment industry markets movies, video games and music, meant for older audiences, to children. The film industry has recently been under scrutiny for the way they market their films. Many say R-rated films are being targeting to children under 17. The industry executives feel some reform is necessary, but parents should be held responsible for monitoring their children's choices. Guests discuss the effects violent images have on children, and ways to create a balance.

Guests: Professor Bill Gaskins, Parsons School of Design / Cultural Critic - Dr. Donald Corr, School Psychologist, John Witherspoon Middle School