Analysis of Children's Television Program

Analysis of Children’s Television Program PSY381 – Lifespan Development Running Head: Television Program Analysis Analysis of Children’s Television Program The children’s television program that I reviewed was “Doug”, a cartoon focusing on a school age boy and his daily experiences. My 9-year-old daughter watches this program frequently, she knew all the regular characters by name and knew their personalities. She suggested this program for my homework assignment. This episode begins with Doug in …showed first 75 words of 963 total…

…showed last 75 words of 963 total…this toy because all your friends will want them too. The third commercial was for Kool-Aid. The big cartoon pitcher of red Kool-Aid creates a winter wonderland for snowboarders in the middle of summer. All the children appear to be expert skiers and snowboarders, while drinking Kool-Aid. This allows older children to regress to the pleasant experience of magical thinking. The advertisement wants children to associate Kool-Aid with a happy, carefree, magical time. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**