Consuming Kids: The Commercialization of Childhood (Trailer)

@PanzerDivisionBOM I do agree I hate it when Government gets involved, but the problem here is the brainwashing of kids by marketing, these kids feel pressured into having the latest style, or ultimate gadget, if their parents don't buy it for them, they feel that their parents are losers, boring etc. kids get stressed, depressed, etc. My kids are growing up in the 3rd world, this years I'am getting 1 thing only for Christmas, ( Bicycle ) and they are super excited about that.

I'm not saying that this isn't a problem. I know that most parents aren't going to take responsibility for their children, because humanity just isn't that civilized yet. A lot of children are going to end up believing that virtue is a function of material wealth

If you think that this is a problem, then I suggest you converse with the people around you. Ask them about your and their childhood experiences. Think real hard about how you can best help your children get what they want out of life.

Welcom to the machine.

omg. fantastic film its online at 'bigmovies4free' ! seen it twice already lol great acting!

DEFEND CHRISTMAS!

As a kid myself, its pretty weird for me that many kids I know fail to see that they are brain washed by advertising and garbage....they call me crazy for saying that they are blind to see what is good..they can all love transformers 2 but hate forest gump...i was like the only kid to say that has to be on of my favorite films in my school!They dont even know what good music is!They all love rap but do not care for lyrics but as long it is loud!

I also see it as a call to action for parents who feel marginalized by the specifics you mention. I talk about it - to my family, my neighbors, my friends - a dialogue amongst citizens who have the power to shut it off. SHUT IT OFF! Take responsibility for your kids, people!

Well...

I'd imagine that, if parents taught their children to act responsibly, i.e. in a manner that gets them what they want, with due regard for both short-term and long-term happiness, and without harming others, then commercials would serve an unambiguously productive and positive purpose. And to the extent that they don't, then those children have much more serious problems anyway.

But yes. Turn off the TV every once in a while. It's that simple. There's no need to get the state involved.

Get those kids the ultimate toy,atv and then hit the trail on the Hatfield and McCoy trails....

Blue sky and wilds the only thing ahead....

"You can be an artist a musician AND a scientist."

Right on!