Q: I am shocked to see the cover photos of popular magazines bordering on soft-porn. How do I object without sounding like I’m overreacting?
Answered by Dr. Michael Rich, The Mediatrician
Q: Am I correct that we give children a different dose of medicine not just because they weigh less but because they process it differently? Is it the same with media?
Answered by Dr. Michael Rich, The Mediatrician
Q: My 7-year-old son uses a lot of kid websites that seem harmless enough, but I keep hearing about junk food ads on the Internet and wonder if they will really affect him?
Answered by Dr. Michael Rich, The Mediatrician
Q: I know that today’s children need to be fully conversant in computers, but at what age? I don’t want my child to fall behind, but I don’t want to encourage computer use in place of the fleeting joys of childhood.
Answered by Dr. Michael Rich, The Mediatrician
Q: When my daughter does her homework, she also has open 5 other computer programs at the same time. How will this affect her schoolwork?
Answered by Dr. Michael Rich, The Mediatrician
Q: We’re having a lot of fun playing Guitar Hero as a family, but I’m concerned about the lyrics in many of the songs. Do you have any ideas for optimizing the benefits of playing together while minimizing the negatives?
Answered by Dr. Michael Rich, The Mediatrician
Q: My 9 year old son has recently started imitating Michael Jackson’s dance moves (crotch grabbing and all!). I don’t think he understands what he’s doing; how can I explain to him in a sensitive way what those moves mean?
Answered by Dr. Michael Rich, The Mediatrician
Q: Are there any good computer games for my 7 year old daughter?
Answered by Dr. Michael Rich, The Mediatrician
Q: When we hear that children should not be exposed to more than 1 hour of screen time per day, does that mean that all media are created equal? For example, are watching a movie, watching an age-appropriate TV show, and playing an interactive children’s website game all the same? What are the concerns about and benefits of each?
Answered by Dr. Michael Rich, the Mediatrician
Q: Should I take my kids to see “Where the Wild Things Are”? Is it appropriate for children?
Answered by Dr. Michael Rich, the Mediatrician
