Television activities for Sparks Kids' Lives/TV Lives
Using this handout, ask the girls to compare their lives to those of characters shown on a TV sitcom.
TV Violence "Zap Sheet"
Ask your Sparks to record the violence in their favourite shows using this handout. Discuss the different types of violence on children's shows; physical, verbal, etc.
Consequences to Violence
Use the following handouts to talk about the consequences of real violence versus TV violence.
- Happily Ever After?: Kids compare the consequences to violence on TV and in video games to real life.
- Consequences: Discuss the real feelings, responsibilities and injuries that would result from a violent act on TV.
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