April 3, 2008

ARTICLES: Law can't save children from TV violence - flimmaker (CANADA)

Law can't save children from TV violence - flimmaker

By MARC HUDON - hudon.marc@dailygleaner.com
OTTAWA - A private members' bill that would require Canada's federal broadcast regulator to create and levy rules about television violence isn't a substitute for the role adults play in monitoring children's media consumption, says a New Brunswick-based film producer.

"Where is the line between parental responsibility and kids watching violent programs on TV?" said Lloyd Salomone. "If you give your child a TV and put them in a room, do you know what they're doing with it?"

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