Abstract
When we think back to movie watching in the sixties, we typically picture a family sitting around the television and experiencing the film together. Nowadays, it is common for parents to put on a movie for their child to watch while they focus on other tasks. In our modern, fast paced environment, with movies available to stream at all times, the act of watching a movie as a family has become increasingly rare, and there has been a lack of parental monitoring of media. Consequently, films are not being utilized to their full potential. Films can have a tremendous impact and provide numerous benefits not only to children, but to families as a whole. With the aid of parental co-viewing and guidance, age appropriate films can be an effective way to facilitate communication within families, impart values, externalize and solve problems, and build a connection between parents and children.
Recommended Citation
Work, Alison
(2017)
"The Value of Parental Co-Viewing on Children and Families,"
Cinesthesia: Vol. 6
:
Iss.
1
, Article 3.
Available at:
https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/cine/vol6/iss1/3