Choose a 30 minute kid/family show to watch then answer the questions below about the show. Please do not copy any ideas or information found on the internet.
Name of the show and the channel it comes on. Who are the main characters and what role/character do they play? (i.e. band geek, girly girl, jock, etc.) Give an example of a stereotype seen in the show. (i.e. Mom cooking/dad taking out the trash) Give an example of antisocial behavior seen in the show. Give an example of prosocial behavior seen in the show. How are the males portrayed?
How are the females portrayed? What type of parenting style do the parents use? (authoritative, authoritarian, permissive, or un involved) Give an example of aggression seen on the show. What is the dynamic of the friends in the show (i.e. how do they treat each other) Most children's shows try to teach a lesson. What is the lesson that was learned from watching this particular episode? Is it helpful to children in your opinion?
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