to be cool like Eminem – a rapper that is never ashamed of the lyrics he sang – I feel awful. He skips school, fights with their schoolmates, or “chase the teacher with a cissor,” sang Eminem. These songs are shown and support by MTV. Appalled at the violence and sexual innuendo he watched on MTV’s cable-TV music videos, School superintendent Carmen A. Granto said he wants parents in the school district to tune out the channel. Then, he wants those parents to ask themselves whether they want the people featured in the music videos to influence their children. (Michel A1). Unfortunately, VH1 music Vo 6channel is recently owned by MTV. I feel distress to see another real music program being invaded. In a short time, MTV has grown considerably. Over the years, Music Television has been succeeded in attracting attentions of the audiences especially teenagers. However, MTV also intentionally takes this chance to strengthen their standing by sponsoring shows such as Tom Green, Real World, Road Rules and inappropriate music videos for teenagers. Before it’s getting worse, let’s reprogram MTV.Works CitedBrooks, James. "Teenagers Evaluating Modern Media." English Journal Jan. 1998. 21-24.Donnerstein, Edward. "Children, Adolescents, and The Media: Issues and Solutions." Pediatrics Jan. 1999. 129-139.Herman, Laurence. "MTV Turns Innocent Fun Into Lesser Values." USA Today 29 Nov. 1999: A, 29:1.Michel, Lou. "Head of Falls Schools Wants MTV Unplugged by Parents." Buffalo News 25 Apr. 1994: A1.Stewart, Kirsten. "No Regrets for Student on MTV." Salt Lake Tribune 11 June 2000: A1.Words count: 1548...
