Soap Opera Content

BY parent
Published/Last Modified on Monday, December 22, 2008 2:08 PM CST

I am a teacher and today is our first day off for the Christmas holidays.  I just turned on the television and was going through the channels when I came across "As the World Turns".  I am appalled at the content of this show.  Is this what's going on on all daytime TV?  I am not that in the dark about social situations, but I did not expect to see two guys making out on daytime television, when children could be channel surfing just like I was.  Am I the only person bothered by this?  I know homosexuality exists and I am very understanding in respect to it.  I just believe that children should be sheltered until they are mature enough to process what they're seeing.  I would not want to have to explain this to my 11 year old.  The least they could do is sensor it during Christmas vacations and summertime.  Does anyone else agree? 

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    T.D. wrote on Jan 6, 2009 4:27 PM:

    " Mom of four I totally agree with you. I'am very open with my 14 and 11 year old. I feel if I don't talked to them they will find out about it in school or on the streets and I rather them get the right information from me and know they can talk to me about anything. That's why we have a great relationship til this day. "

    to mm wrote on Jan 4, 2009 10:41 PM:

    " Noone is saying they dislike gay people. It;s not the people we dislike but the sin nature of their relationship. God will be the ultimate judge and look what happened to Sodom & Gommorrah. "

    daytime tv buff wrote on Jan 4, 2009 8:56 AM:

    " WHAT?! It happens in public bc I allow it to??? Im not the one who voted in the state where gay marriage is legal. Because of laws like this, married couples are allowed to file income tax returns together, have health insurance together & so on. How dare you blame me. If you knew me, you would know I dont hold my husbands hand in public, I despise the look of saggy pants, & hate when I can see someones tattoo. But guess what, I get over it b/c this is America. "

    To daytime tv buff wrote on Jan 3, 2009 8:23 AM:

    " Yes it's offensive. And it's only the norm because of people like you that don't care enough to restrict that stuff to your home, no matter if it's straight or otherwise, on TV or on the streets, in our public stores etc... It's offensive to see someone’s butt because of sagging, or undergarment strings or waistbands, I don't even like seeing a woman’s bra strap but it happens, and it's still offensive. Holding hands a brief hug or the arm around the shoulder is one thing but no public display of affection beyond that is couth. "

    DAVID wrote on Jan 2, 2009 4:20 PM:

    " Progressive society ! That is Hollywood's calling . Times are changing , this is a new millennium all excuses to cater to a liberal society . Common comeback - get in with the times , you are too old fashioned . You need to be politically correct . Soap is used for cleaning and the time is now , let us clean up the air waves and by ways . Why does Hollywood use the TV shows to address controversial subject matter ? Because the OLD FASHIONED PEOPLE LET THEM . Happy New Year "

    Angye wrote on Jan 2, 2009 4:03 PM:

    " There are many things on TV in daytime and prime time that I do not want my children to see. For this reason, I monitor what they watch. There are family and children friendly stations on cable. My husband and I watch TV with our children, so we know exactly what they are being exposed to.

    I think that it is a parent's decision as to what his/her children are allowed to watch. I remember my mom not allowing me to watch Dallas and Dynasty when I was young, so I found other shows to watch. "

    MM wrote on Jan 2, 2009 1:32 PM:

    " I have to agree with you daytime tv buff , I am a teacher also but I monitor what my children watch. Besides children do not have to watch tv to see inappropriate interactions between gay or straight adults. Go out in public and they will see the same actions daily. How about speaking to your children to not judge someone and let their character speak for itself. Gays can be just as nice if not nicer then some straight people. Remember GOD is the ultimate judge, not man! "

    daytime tv buff wrote on Dec 29, 2008 7:47 PM:

    " Im sorry that you think this is offensive. Let me guess, you dont bring your children out to Walmart, the bowling alley or basically anywhere in public. Homosexual people are affectionate all over. It is not only on tv. This is just a norm for todays society. The only way to prevent little ones from seeing this on tv is to preset your channels on tv to not allow them to access certain channels. Works at my house. "

    Grandma wrote on Dec 28, 2008 11:23 AM:

    " I agree. Soap operas are trashy. "

    Rationalizer wrote on Dec 28, 2008 10:51 AM:

    " There are clearly people responding to this article who don't have children. They are in favor of seeing this type garbage on television. But that's their right to do so. There are those who believe 11 year olds should be told about homos. What a croc! At that age they shouldn't even know more than Adam and Eve. It's a sad day, but parents have to screen every program and lock out those they don't want their children to be exposed to. The media seems to be above censorship these days. But-not-at-home. "

    just saying wrote on Dec 27, 2008 8:07 AM:

    " With all due respect, my children,11yr old twins, were raised to have an open mind. Everyone lives differently! It's not wrong it's just everybody is different. If my child had been channel surfing they would have just went on to the next channel and never bothered or noticed that channel to tell you the truth.But of course, that's how I raised my children. Everyone is different! "

    Sense wrote on Dec 25, 2008 3:55 PM:

    " Come on people, have some sense. When I was growing up, there were shows like The Andy Griffith Show, The Beverly Hillbillies, etc. which were programmed during the day. My grandmother must be turning over numerous times in her grave. What a very distasteful society we have today. Whatever happened to family shows and family gatherings? Today, everyone is so much in a rush and they will stop at nothing to achieve whatever goal is in mind. Whatever happened to morals and ethics in the world? "

    Passer By wrote on Dec 24, 2008 11:15 AM:

    " We live in a society where they want to denounce God and pronounce filth by reason of the same concept, free rights. Not only are there people who claim to have been born gay, there are those who are going gay because that is what is "in" now. It is a sad state of affairs. I've heard of families where there is no T.V. in the home at all. Perhaps you might decide which of these extremes you would rather be on because extreme number one is not going away anytime soon. This world is about money and perversion. "

    Kim B wrote on Dec 24, 2008 10:21 AM:

    " TV all around has become trash. The sexual content (gay or straight) has become too much for kids to see. Not even to mention the language. I have heard daytime and primetime TV throw around the “b” word quite a few times lately. I know you should keep eye on your children but ABC, CBS, Fox ect. Should all have Family friendly shows? What ever happen to the shows like on TGIF (full house, family matters). You never had to worry about the content on those shows. "

    to Willie wrote on Dec 23, 2008 4:22 PM:

    " As a parent, I would not want my 11 year old to watch straight couples "getting it on" either. It's getting ridiculous and some sensorship needs to be put in place. I really need to look into using parental controls on the TV. I have it on the computer, but the television seems just as bad. "

    Just Watching wrote on Dec 23, 2008 4:08 PM:

    " OH ! Get a life , guys go around kissing guys all over the real world. If you are a teacher you need to be more sensative to others ways of living. Open that closed mind........ "

    Apaulled wrote on Dec 23, 2008 9:04 AM:

    " To Hello, It's sad to say that you are very correct. You could take a good example of this blatant behavior on the thread "gay marriage revisited" It's as you say, they want to be free to behave like animals or what ever without the consequence. They may (or may not) have the consequence of the law of this land but there is an eternal consequence that they have chosen to ignore, or think they have the right to "do what I want" &God has to except it. God doesn't have to accept anything. "

    Willie wrote on Dec 23, 2008 8:50 AM:

    " But I guess it's ok by you if they watch the soft core , almost sex scenes between straight couples? "

    Hello wrote on Dec 22, 2008 11:30 PM:

    " I agree. Our society has deteriorated so much. This is the liberal agenda. There are so people in our country who want to do whatever they want, without ANY restrictions. Yes, we live in a free country. Being “free” is being allowed to do what is RIGHT. If we can do anything we feel like, we become “slaves” to decadent behavior, and we are no longer free.
    By the way, in this day and age, you wouldn’t have to explain the situation to your 11 year old; he or she could explain it to YOU. Isn’t it ashamed? "

    Appalled wrote on Dec 22, 2008 7:18 PM:

    " No, I think it shouldn't be on at all. They go too far with the heterosexual stuff too. They need a good dose of soap for this (and all) opera, to clean up their act. People that watch this trash can only be that. This was the start of where people would learn bad behavior believing this was how the social elite behaved. Just the same as the raising of the pinkie finger, which in true society was an insult, as this behavior is an insult. "

    Entertained wrote on Dec 22, 2008 6:31 PM:

    " It's what's ging on all around us. Blatant disrespect of decent morales. The television industry is the modern day version of Sodom and Gamora.(?) At every chance they push the limits of the airwaves on the pretext of free speech. It's really the degradation and destruction of mankind. Any parent allowing their children to view TV without 1st screening programs or using parental controls are doomed to having their children being corrupted and influenced by filth,and trash. The TV is not your baby sitter by a long shot. Take charge of your families lives. Turn the tube off and live. "

    mom of four continued wrote on Dec 22, 2008 5:23 PM:

    " Although, I do agree there should be some sensorship for holidays and for summer vacations. But the parents should be monitoring that also, that is what the parental controls are for. "

    mom of four wrote on Dec 22, 2008 5:21 PM:

    " This subject should have already been talked about with your 11 year old. Your child should be finding this stuff out from you not his/her friends. I can almost gaurantee that they have. We talk about gay relationships and straight relationships in front of our 6 year old, that way if she has any questions she knows she can ask US. My teenagers and their friends come to us cause they know we are not scared to talk about sex or any other issues they might have. "

    another mom wrote on Dec 22, 2008 4:54 PM:

    " How can they sensor this when you have a woman singing on almost all the pop radio stations about how she kissed a girl and she liked it..... it is all over in your face daily now... "

    Morgan wrote on Dec 22, 2008 4:47 PM:

    " I am definitely with you! When we were children, our parents never had to worry about things like this! What's going on in the world today? "

    Concerned wrote on Dec 22, 2008 4:29 PM:

    " Perhaps seeing this at their young age will stop them from becoming homofobic adults. "

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