Parents

I have long been concerned as a public servant and as a parent about the lessons children -- particularly pre-adolescents -- are learning from the accumulation of violent and sexually explicit messages they are exposed to on a daily basis through movies, music, television, video games and the Internet. Throughout my career I have challenged entertainment industry leaders to exercise greater restraint and responsibility in choosing which products to make and how they market them to younger audiences. On December 16, 2005 Senator Lieberman introduced the Family Entertainment Protection Act to further assist parents protect their children from inappropriate content in video games.

Below are some online resources that can help parents navigate today's 500-channel digital universe and make informed choices for their kids.

• "All Student's Can Achieve" Legislative Focus Page
• Connecticut Department of Education
• National Institute on Media and the Family
• Television Ratings System (also MPAA)
• Motion Picture Ratings System
• Video Game Ratings System
• US Dept. of Education
• Center For Disease Control
• National Institute of Health
• No Child Left Behind