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"Violence in the Media" Survey Results
The ratings (G, PG, etc.) for TV shows and movies are most likely to
|
K-5 |
6-8 |
9-12 |
a. help kids decide whether a show or movie is appropriate for them to watch.
|
756 |
87 |
2 |
b. make kids want to watch shows and movies that are intended for adults.
|
406 |
311 |
0 |
c. not make a difference to kids. |
653 |
624 |
243 |
Total votes |
1815 |
1022 |
245 |
Questions
- What did the majority of kids say about the effects
of the rating system?
- In what grade level did the largest group of kids
say TV and movie ratings helped them decide whether
a TV show or movie is appropriate? What percentage
of the students in this age group felt this way?
- What grade level overwhelmingly said that ratings
didn't matter to them? What percentage of the students
in this age group felt this way?
Check out the answers.
The results: