Censorship Quote by John Irving
“It seems to me that a great deal of this type of censorship has to do with absolving parents of responsibility - parents who just plop their kids in front of the television and leave them there hour upon hour.”
About This Quote
Censorship often shifts blame to parents, ignoring broader societal responsibilities for media exposure.
In simple terms: Censorship blames parents, not society.
Key Takeaway
Consider collective media responsibility.
Themes
media
censorship
parental responsibility
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- family TV time
- policy debates
- education
- media literacy
Key Concepts
sociology
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can society share media responsibility?
- What role should parents play?
A Different Perspective
May ignore parental agency.
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