Parental control of television broadcasting
Monroe Edwin Price, Stefaan G. Verhulst
Parental control of television broadcasting
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Monroe Edwin Price, Stefaan G. Verhulst
The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Television isn’t just for fun—it’s a powerful force that shapes what kids learn and feel every day. Surprising as it sounds, parents have special tools and rules to make sure TV stays safe and smart. Discover why these controls matter more than you might think!
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book explores the role of parental controls and rating systems in managing children's television viewing across Europe. It provides an in-depth look at the technology, regulatory frameworks, and educational efforts designed to protect minors from harmful content. Suitable for middle-grade readers interested in media and family dynamics, it presents complex ideas in an accessible manner without graphic content.
Why we rated Parental control of television broadcasting 12LT
Parental control of television broadcasting is written at a Level 7 reading level across 314 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Parental control of television broadcasting works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate Parental control of television broadcasting as 12LT ("Light — Thematic") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Parental control of television broadcasting explores family, television and family, television and children, media literacy, and censorship — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about family, television and family, television and children.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12LT — Light — ThematicNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780805839029
- Pages
- 314
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Published
- 2002
- Type
- Fiction