September 21st, 2010 by Rachel Kazan - Chief, Consumer Affairs & Outreach Division, CGB
Today we launched our new Parents’ Place webpage filled with resources and information about television, electronic media and online safety. We also link to other sites with great information for parents. For just one example, click on the link to Net Cetera for practical tips for talking to your children about being online.
• Media and Childhood Obesity – This page includes fun links to LetsMove.gov with challenges to get kids moving and information on good nutrition. You can also click on Sesame Workshop where you’ll find entertaining ways to teach young children about health and good nutrition.
Want to find television programs for your kids? Type in your zip code to find local broadcast instructional and educational programs in your area. We also have a link to PBS - so you can find the local times of your child’s favorite PBS show.
We encourage parents to share their practical ideas and insights related to children and communications. So the website provides a forum for parents and caregivers to share practical ideas about online safety, safe driving and blocking inappropriate content. Let us know if there are other topics you would like us to add to the discussion list.
I know that that the FCC mandates that all televisions larger than 13 inches and made since January 1st, 2000 are required to contain a "V-Chip," which parents can use to block inappropriate programming.
Now that many notebooks, netbooks, tablets, pda's and cell phones and other wireless devices smaller than 13 inches are or will be capable of receiving television broadcasts and programming directly or through the Internet, will they be required by the FCC to have a V-Chip?
I know that that the FCC mandates that all televisions larger than 13 inches and made since January 1st, 2000 are required to contain a "V-Chip," which parents can use to block inappropriate programming.
Now that many notebooks, netbooks, tablets, pda's and cell phones and other wireless devices smaller than 13 inches are or will be capable of receiving television broadcasts and programming directly or through the Internet, will they be required by the FCC to have a V-Chip?
Thank you.