The Oprah Winfrey Show
Is The Media Your Child's Other Parent?

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For millions of children, the media—TV, movies, video games and the Internet—has become the other parent in their lives.

Do you feel like you're in a battle with the media for the hearts and minds of your children?

The Influences
From TV to video games, what's affecting your child's thoughts and decisions? You may be surprised at what they watch and what it may mean.

What Parents Can Do
Children spend as many as 40 hours a week using all forms of media, and a recent study found parents are only spending 17 hours a week with their kids. Learn what you can do to take back control.

Get Involved
Author and Stanford University professor James Steyer has suggestions for everyone—including the media themselves—to be more responsible.

Book Seen on the Show
The Other Parent: The Inside Story of the Media's Impact on Our Children by James P. Steyer

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Can the media have any positive influence on your child?
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