Media and the American Child
George A. Comstock
Media and the American Child
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by George A. Comstock
The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Have you ever wondered how all the TV shows, video games, and websites you enjoy every day might be shaping who you are? Imagine spending hours with screens that can teach, entertain, and sometimes even trick you. What happens when fun turns into something that changes how you think, feel, or act?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book offers an in-depth look at how various forms of media impact children aged 9-12, exploring time spent on TV, video games, and the internet alongside their effects on behavior, learning, and social attitudes. It addresses concerns like media violence, advertising targeted at children, and influences on body image and lifestyle choices. Suitable for middle-grade readers, it provides research-based insights valuable for parents seeking to understand media's role in their child's development.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780123725424
- Pages
- 392
- Publisher
- Academic Press
- Published
- March 16, 2007
- Type
- Fiction