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To: The Philosopher who wrote (72651)8/20/2003 11:38:14 AM
From: Lane3  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 82486
 
Rather than taking all these steps at the end point of the system -- the kid walking into a theater without his parents -- we should be addressing the front end -- why is society not helping parents exert parental responsiblity and control?

I think you're missing the point, unintentionally or intentionally. Giving the parent a tool to control what his kids see is the beauty of the rating system. The kid is stopped at the door unless mom or dad gives consent by showing up with the kid. What different help for parents did you have in mind? Or am I not allowed to ask that question?



To: The Philosopher who wrote (72651)8/20/2003 12:51:58 PM
From: TimF  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 82486
 
If you're like me, part of your concern is with the institutional approval of the evisceration of parental responsibility.

This is a concern but I'm not sure movie rating systems are a good example of the problem. There are many cases where society or the law makes it more difficult for parents to control children. The movie rating system is at least supposed to help parents if they want to limit what their child is exposed to.

Tim


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