How to teach children to understand mass media ?

Superheros

It occurs slowly as children see and hear certain messages over and over

Alcohol
Cigarettes
Fighting
Sexual action

Watch, read and hear.

People create media messages.

Each media form uses its own language.

Everyday media education ideas

Look at the headlines, photos, and placements of articles in a newspaper.

Could it be in the real world?

While shopping, compare products with advertisements your child has seen.

How many brands of beer, cigarettes, or other such products can your child name?

Set the home stage for media education

Set media time limits.
Make a media plan.

Set family guidelines for media content.

Keep TV, video games, and computers out of children's bedrooms

Make media a family activity.