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By: Paula Slade
Here’s the scenario: It’s 4:45 p.m.; you’re at your office multitasking the last of several have-to-get-outs, and your cell phone rings – it’s your child wanting to know if you are still going to the show to see the latest version of “X-Men Origins: Wolverine.”
You’ve watched several of the earlier “X-Men” TV shows with your son and they were age appropriate at the time. However, you recently saw a promotional poster for the film and it looked dark and scary. But, you also heard the film was rated PG-13 and you know your son is very mature and responsible for a13-year-old. Still, you’re not sure on this one. So, what do you do?
Before you shut down your computer, you quickly click-on Common Sense Media and voila – you get your answer. Not only is the rating verified for numerous categories of content including: violence; sex; language; consumerism; drinking/drugs/smoking and message/role models, but you get a good sense of storyline and a clip of the film to boot.
You can also go further and find appropriate substitutes if your decision is to nix the film.
You can weigh-in on subjects plus find tips and reasons for your decision that can be shared with your family.
Common Sense Media is an all-encompassing source, which covers not only movies, but games, Web sites, TV, books and music.
It is caregiver friendly and easy to use as a trusted, non-partisan, not-for-profit resource in helping make informed choices on media for your child.
Have you used the Common Sense site, and if so, for what category?
Here’s what Common Sense has to say on helping your child stay safe on the Internet.
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