Comments on: Are Superbowl Ads Not Good for Kids?

By: cleancutmedia

cleancutmedia — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:50:10 +0000

sorry to hear that dcart! That’s terrible.

At this point i don’t think we can really rely on networks to screen it for us since ultimately all that matters if the $ involved.

One suggestions is perhaps just turn the TV altogether during commercial breaks?

hope he is feeling better.

By: dcart

dcart — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:00:42 +0000

I had a real problem with the Wolfman commercial being shown at 7 pm. My 7 year old son was totally traumatized, to the point where he was sweating and shaking. I’d never seen him react to anything like that before. Couldn’t they have aired this ad after 8 when little kids are less likely to be watching? Come on people, use a little common sense!

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By: Media Influence

Media Influence — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 08:30:38 +0000

Appreciate the Comment Sam. I just approved it.

Glad to see others who feel the same way. My circle of friends often just turn the TV off during commercial, that has worked well for us. Forces us to socialize more too!

Please come back and let us know your thoughts on other postings!

By: Sam Wakeel, PhD

Sam Wakeel, PhD — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 05:05:57 +0000

Couldn’t agree with you more. It is a shame! I’m almost at the point of boycotting all football games and other programs as well (like 60 minutes!!!) They are not worth exposing my kid to such material.