Quiz: My Child and the Media

Take this survey about media awareness. The term ‘media’ refers to the TV, the Internet, movies, magazines, radio, song lyrics, and all advertising sources, including billboard advertisements.

  1. I know how much TV my child watches daily.

  2. I check the Internet sites my child has visited.

  3. I know what kind of music my child listens to

  4. I know which TV shows and movies my child watches.

  5. I have set limits on how much time my child may use the Internet.

  6. My child is not allowed to wear clothing that contains advertisements of tobacco or alcohol.

  7. I am aware that in my city/country, tobacco and alcohol companies advertise their products. I have taken time to discuss this with my teenager.

The more answers that you marked as yes (or even partially), the more you are indicating you are media sensitive and realize the impact media can have on your children.

Learn more about the media and how it can influence children’s attitudes about drugs by reading the rest of this chapter. Remember. By ‘drugs’ we mean illicit drugs, as well as alcohol and tobacco.

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