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By: K.D. Grant
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As shows such as MTV’s “My Super Sweet 16″ showcase the growing trend of over-the-top and extravagant parties for children and teens, it becomes increasingly difficult to remember the days of simple gatherings where Pin the Tail on the Donkey and Musical Chairs were considered prime entertainment.
Wrestle Mania – How Times Have Changed
Author: AndrewBy Sylvia Wells
Wrestle Mania
Back in the day I used to get a kick out of watching wresting on TV with my older brothers. We cheered for the good guys to come to their feet as the bad guys would somehow manage to pull a metal chair out from under the ring without the referee’s awareness. The chair was typically used to slam across the good guys back with a big foot stomp onto the canvas of the ring to heighten the effect. The wrestlers had sidekicks and funny-looking managers who always seemed to worm their way in front of the cameras for some trash talk.
TV in the Car: Beyond Obsession
Author: adminby Tracey Singer
Let me start by saying I am not anti-TV. I grew up on TV and I can still give you the plot summary for any Gilligan’s Island or Brady Bunch episode within 30 seconds of turning the show on. Heck, as I write this I am watching a $100,000 Pyramid marathon on Game Show Network. As a dad, I like that my kids can relax a bit in front of the TV after attending the boot camp that is now elementary school. I am far from being one of those parents who brags about having no TVs in the house and implies that this will guarantee my children’s future acceptance into Harvard when we all know it really just guarantees the kids will be sneaking over to friends’ houses to watch the most sordid shows they can find. It is not an issue of yes or no when it comes to TV but rather an issue of moderation vs. obsession.