Project Four Independent Learning Technology Post Two

For my second log post I will tai about my specific component I talked about on our webpage. I decided to talk about the commercialization of children through food products. How people overlook the issues that this causes. In today's world parents replace babysitters with television. Today children are watching more t.v. then ever before, and the numbers continue to increase over the years. Since the television is now spending time with children rather then people, who could be playing with children and teaching them things, they are occupied by programs that attract their attentions. this is where the media strikes. Based on the tv shows the children watch the media decides where to play certain commercials that appeal to specific crows. The commercials played during children shows, typically appeal to children. Commercials for children also involve children. This is because if children see other children on television doing certain things, they as well will want to do those things. This is how the media sell their products. They are making children and entire class of consumers, not only now but also for later. Soon these children will be growing up, and as they grow up they are further influenced by the media. We need to protect the values of childhood. We need to prevent the increasing problems, such as the rise of child obesity, and get children involved in more knowledgeable activities.