Should there be a ban on television advertisements aimed at children?
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young kids have watched tv since before the beginning of time. their minds are so vulnerable and sponge-like around these ages. advertising to some is an art form. to me its a way for companies to make some quick bucks. dont believe me? check out what P.T. Bamum had to say about suckers.. and if you oppose this topic then think from your p.o.v. its like the slow kid we all know that gets ridiculed and you just sit back thats the advertising bizz. they dont care til one of us speaks out. Side: yes
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banning doesn't belong poisoning the children minds of America, pretty soon the generation of children we counted on are no more. So we have to learn to ban the ads that will jeopardized the children learning it is up too us to save the children and the generation of America. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN. Side: yes
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There is absolutely no point to ban any advertising unless that which has been proved to have harmful effect like cigarettes. Advertising needs to have its target, or it won't work well. Advertisements targeting children aim to promote the products and services which cater for children's needs and they have no damaging intention at all. People who have worries about children-targeted advertising need to consider how they should respond to the advertisements because they usually can't restrain themselves from satisfying their children's requests. Spoiling kids is the main problem here not the commercials. Sweets and toys appeal to most young children and adults should take responsibility of children's unlimited access to those things. Don't put the blame on the advertisers when people spoil their children by giving them whatever they desire including some ludicrous stuff. Side: No
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Absolutely not. While I can say to an extent that some advertisements are a little "over the top" and some are practically designed to "hypnotize" children into new toys, fast foot and such; children are a demographic too. Banning television ads aimed at children would abolish advertisements that are actually relevant to children, such as toys. This would put in place a crucial bar between the producers and their potential consumers (the children, and/or their parents). If a company cannot advertise to children, how will they spread the word of their toys? It is not fair to deprive a company of potential income by not allowing them to spread the word to their PRIME demographic. A government should do as little as possible (in my opinion) to hinder the progress and/or success of a company or business leader. Side: no
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Instead of trying to shield children from any and every influence we view negatively why don't we try to teach them how to make good decisions when they see such things? After they grow up and graduate you won't be able to shield them anymore. Don't send your kids out into the world having no knowledge of culture, business, games, alcohol, etc. Odds are they'll then get eaten alive by the world. Instead teach them when they see an ad, for example, to be skeptical about the product and why the seller wants to sell it to them. Side: no
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On one hand I definitely agree with you. But on the other, children's brains lack the development necessary for the same levels of inhibition that adults have, which means advertisements will be inherently more effective on them, even if we teach them to make responsible choices. Not saying that alone is enough to warrant banning them, but I'm just not sure that this is a topic where simply teaching kids will be enough. Side: yes
Indeed they are more susceptible. And no matter how much parents try to teach them they're still suckers for cartoons and candy and sports heroes telling them what to do. But, that's life. And at their early ages they have neither the resources nor freedom to go all in on an ad's suggestions. Parents still get to shape them, over many years, regardless. Side: yes
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