Re: Ear Wax? (was: More on WPTR)

[Chuckigo@aol.com]

In a message dated 01/13/2000 10:57:03 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
billo@erols.com writes:

<< Couldn't agree more that news stories are often graphic - although I
 never really noticed such until I realized how my kids were reacting
 when they listened.  "Too much information" is a line that goes
 through my mind when it comes to my kids.  I....
 SOmetimes when on the air and a topic comes up and I imagine that my
 kids could be listening at home or in the car to school, it focuses
 me.  I've often wondered what would happen if broadcasters considered
 that possibility more often?
  >>

it used to go without saying that we, the broadcasters, did consider the 
possibilities.  i, like mike, use radio diz, even with the scratchy am sig 
all the way up in South Portland in the morning when driving the kids to 
school.  the two "chr/top40" stations in the morning insist on being 25 plus 
in am drive.  grown-up/sexual topics and themes along with trite terms of 
non-endearment.  all this while the kids just want to hear Britney or BSB for 
the five minute cruise to class.
  i try to keep in mind that my kids, your kids, anyone's kids could be 
listening.  especially if they're with mom and dad.  i guess age has mellowed 
me somewhat in that i no longer get the thrill in hearing if something 
"really sucks" or even worse on the radio.  (did i laugh when the SNL skit 
featured the song "...the movie makes a million bucks, even if it really 
sucks." ?? yep.)  however, and i am by no way a prude when it comes to 
offering up expletives, i prefer and choose not use those words most of us 
consider vuglar and crude in front of my kids.  the fear:  they'll use them 
in front of their grandparents. (i've been taken to task by my 15 year old 
for using the word "freaking" in lieu of...)
   in defense of RadioDisney, i have no problem with their "clutter" and 
promotion.  it's a safe haven for little ears (in my case, 6 & 11) without 
having to explain what an implant is and why is it so bad that Britney might 
have them.

- -Chuck Igo