Used in a sentence: "It used to be easy in that the message was loud and clear -- "Parents, TV is bad for your Kids" -- but now a subtle campaign is underway as TV strikes back -- "Kids, Parents are bad for you, says the TV".
Exhibit A: Witness that horrible commercial for whooping cough that seems to be messaging that being held by your parent is tantamount to a death trap.
Exhibit B: Witness those omnipresent ads for Temptations Desserts that frighten children with tales of the Choco-beast, etc. so that the old folks can keep their kids' hands out of their sweets.
It was only a matter of time before TV took a more aggressive stance as it marches toward its ultimate destination -- to take over the rearing of our young-uns.
HERE's AN ONLINE COMPLAINT MECHANISM (AND PROOF THAT I AM NOT ALONE):
PEOPLE ON THE INTERWEBS SHOULD LIKE TO COMPLAIN ALOT:
STRONGER FAMILIES WANTS YOU TO TURN THE TV OFF:
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