The start us off as kids...

Since the times of when television first became invented in the mid to late 1900’s, it has come to be a source of entertainment for almost everyone. Because of that, it is no question that television networks try to use this source of entertainment as a way of commercializing products or services that will ultimately lead us into purchasing or seeking out for the offered services. However, is it acceptable that they try to push this sort of commercializing into children networks such as Nickelodeon or Disney? As a kid, I used to be a big Nickelodeon and Disney channel fan. I used to love watching shows such as the Rugrats, Cat Dog, Lizzie McGuire, and even Kim Possible. During those shows, I’d see numerous commercials advertizing toys and those toys would pertain to the average age group of the children watching whatever show was on. It’s amazing to me that as young kids; they start us off with the world of advertising and not only that, but as far as I can remember (going back to our class discussion), they don’t leave kids wondering what will happen in the next episode such as many shows on television today such as Private Practice which we saw in class, Breaking Bad, or even reality shows such as Keeping Up with the Kardashians. To me, the differentiation of how television networks aim to the age group and select the type of advertising or services is crucial in the moving forward and growing of the networks and products/services as I think it was mentioned in class as well as further engaging them in various aspects. Now, back to my question: Is it wrong? I don't think so. It's become a part of society and the way media works and continues to progress.