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Topic |
Media Literacy |
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Program Summary |
Features a dialog about the 8 steps involved in making healthy media choices. Conversation with a responsive parent audience is led by Dr. David Walsh, founder of the National Institute for Media and the Family. |
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Length |
75 min. |
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Recommended Age |
Parents/Adults |
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Publication Date |
2001 |
| Teen Reviewer Comments | Presented a strong message that media can influence children; I personally enjoyed the video and the knowledge I gained from it. |
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Risk Factors Addressed |
Media portrayal of problem behavior; friends who engage in problem behavior; early initiation of and favorable attitudes toward the problem behavior. |
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Protective Factors Addressed |
Healthy beliefs and clear standards; cognitive and social skills for successful involvement. |
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Library Location |
Beacon |