Some things just work as advertised. One of those things is the Quixx Repair System Headli… more
Posts Tagged ‘media’
3
A Modesty Proposal: Hurley’s Bikinis Are Good for Girls
By Daddy Clay Thursday, September 20th, 2012
A new line of bathing suits for young girls introduced by model/actress Elizabeth Hurley has sparked a minor new media uproar and drawn criticism from a number of quarters. Critics have condemned the suits and the celebrity for contributing to the increased sexualization of girls in our culture. They site not only the suits themselves, but the “provocative” poses the girl models in the ads strike.
I personally think the most obscene thing about these suits is the price. Read the rest of this entry »
Represent DadLabs on America’s Supernanny
By Daddy Clay Monday, April 16th, 2012
Do you need a SuperNanny? Are you American? Then you might need America’s SuperNanny.
Sometimes, the most important step in getting your kids back on track is admitting that you have a problem on your hands. And as long as your admitting that you have a problem, why not admit it to the whole universe? Or the universe of basic cable, anyway.
The production company that creates the show is casting families now. Do you think that your family drama is cable ready, and you are looking to be Nannified? Then direct your attention to the information below. Read the rest of this entry »
Parental Controls Retrofit: A Battle Best Pre-Empted
By Daddy Clay Friday, February 24th, 2012
A recent consult with eProofing clients reminded me just how important it is to deploy parental controls early. As we reviewed the household tech, it became clear that the biggest challenge this thoughtful couple faced was placing new restrictions on their teenager’s smartphone. They were worried the device had become a distraction during study hours, and that the web capability offered too much temptation.
You might think that this looks like a simple situation to remedy — grab the phone and slap some restrictions on there. Read the rest of this entry »
Pinterest and Instagram, Okay for Kids?
By Daddy Clay Monday, February 20th, 2012
Recently, moms of my daughter’s friends have come to me to ask about some social sites and apps that their girls are asking permission to use. Ten year old girls are social creatures — and love snapshots and and cool scraps and pinboards, so it should be no surprise that they are asking about Pinterest and Instagram.
But are Pinterest and Instagram appropriate for kids — especially girls?
The terms of service for both sites state clearly that users must be 13 years or older. So for parents disinclined to allow kids to participate in social media, or for parents that think that rules are rules, that may be enough to end the conversation with your tween. You are excused. Read the rest of this entry »
