Your child’s perception of what occurred may be very different from your own perception. Talk with your child about what you both saw in the show, video or game. Does your child become fearful or overly excitable while watching? This may be a sign that this is not a good match for your child. Sit with your child while watching a show or video or playing a game and watch how your child reacts. You should decide if a show, video or game is appropriate for your child. Know what your child is watching. TV shows,videos and games contain a rating system which indicates the targeted age for a child.These tips can help families tame the monster in your home and take control of their household’s TV and tablet habits. Watching to much or inappropriate television or games can lead to violent and aggressive behavior, obesity, poor body concept and self-image, and later, substance abuse and early sexual activity. Many households have one or more TVs or tablets and a child’s free time may center around what’s playing on television or games on the tablet. All in all, though, a very good documentary if you like SF films and enjoy the topic of science in the media.Where is the monster? Did you guess that it was right in front of your eyes? It’s your television or tablet! Spending time watching television or on a tablet means your child may not be engaged in creative or learning activities, like reading, playing or just being a kid. I would rather just watch the clips and listen to the interviewees sans music, thank you. Another strike against the film is the excessive use of background music. I would have liked some clips from more recent films to illustrate negative images of scientists. One drawback of the film is that it doesn't contain many (or any, that I can remember) modern SF clips. I think such an awareness can only be empowering. Second, it makes us aware of how present-day images may be working to shape our perceptions. Not only does it help us see this, but it does so in an entertaining way. First, it helps us understand the history of the representation of science and scientists. I think the benefits of "Monsters from the Id" are twofold. I think too many people-comfortable in the benefits derived from science, ironically-now doubt the value of science. But what Wells didn't do was criticize the entire enterprise of science, only a particular practice. Moreau" critiques the amoral scientist who is insensitive to the pain of other beings in his quest for knowledge. Indeed, throughout the history of science there have been thoughtful critiques of science and scientists. ![]() I'm not asserting that science should be exempt from critique. Today it seems that science is usually the villain, often portrayed as ineffectual-the lackeys of corporations and/or the military-if not evil themselves. The ultimate outcome of the majority of those films was that science was beneficial, not harmful. In the 1950s, scientists often caused problems but they usually determined how to save us from those problems. One thing I have noticed is that in recent years, especially in science fiction films, the role of science and the scientist has become ambiguous, if not downright negative. ![]() Today, however, America is lagging in its production of scientists, and this is probably due in part to the portrayal of scientists on our movie screens. The thesis, to a certain degree, is that people were inspired by the heroic portrayal of science and scientists in these films, became scientists themselves, and America became the world leader in scientific endeavors. "Monsters from the Id" examines the image of the scientist in 1950s sci-fi films.
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