Of course it's a family show, when watched with the family and with parental approval. The issue is that the parents, from what was said, were unaware of what was being shown, and, in school, all teachers are to err on the side of caution, to avoid complaints. Because of the topics dealt with in the show, many parents would be upset that this is being discussed in a school setting, as opposed to one taking place within the home. Even one of the panelists -- a mother with school aged children-- said they wouldn't ever want it shown to their children in school, as they would want to talk about it first. A friend of mine once said that although they might show something to their own children, to assume all feel the same way in a diverse school setting is the fastest way to the blue pages. Plus, the comment the woman made about not getting in trouble because she's in an area with new immigrants was horribly offensive -- which is totally another blue pages offense if said within a school setting. Plus, 10 to one that the board hasn't paid for the rights to air it anyway. There are a lot of media rules as to what can and cannot be shown and many require a licensing fee. Essentially, it's unprofessional without signed parental permission and confirmation that the licensing was all paid up. Just because she ran it as a lunch time thing doesn't negate it as it is run through the school.
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Date: 2008-07-15 10:10 pm (UTC)Because of the topics dealt with in the show, many parents would be upset that this is being discussed in a school setting, as opposed to one taking place within the home. Even one of the panelists -- a mother with school aged children-- said they wouldn't ever want it shown to their children in school, as they would want to talk about it first.
A friend of mine once said that although they might show something to their own children, to assume all feel the same way in a diverse school setting is the fastest way to the blue pages. Plus, the comment the woman made about not getting in trouble because she's in an area with new immigrants was horribly offensive -- which is totally another blue pages offense if said within a school setting.
Plus, 10 to one that the board hasn't paid for the rights to air it anyway. There are a lot of media rules as to what can and cannot be shown and many require a licensing fee.
Essentially, it's unprofessional without signed parental permission and confirmation that the licensing was all paid up. Just because she ran it as a lunch time thing doesn't negate it as it is run through the school.