Recently, the PBS program Frontline broadcast an interesting episode titled "Growing Up Online" which focuses on how the internet has radically transformed the childhood experience.
Click here for more information or to watch the documentary online.
The Media Center will also be purchasing a DVD copy for checkout as soon as it becomes available.
Featured Article: "Video Games: Finding a Balance"
(by Laura Davis and Janis Keyser)
Your best resource for exploring issues related to video games is the Media Awareness Network.
Their Managing Video Games section offers a comprehensive overview of the good, the bad, and the confusing.
Here's the list of issues the site covers:
The Good Things About Video Games
The Concerns
Special Issues for Girls
Special Issues for Young Children
Special Issues for Teens
GETTING INVOLVED
Understanding the Rating System
Managing Video Game Playing in the Home
Choosing Good Video Games for Your Kids
Taking Action
Voice Your Opinion
Another area of the Media Awareness Network's site covers Talking to Your Kids About Media Violence, an issue often connected to gaming.