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While I wouldn't advocate censorship, I do havea problem with certain programs. I realize when I listen to Howard Stern, I have a reasonable expectation of his content and wouldn;t allow my children to listen anyways, but if I'm listening toa lighter radio staion and get broadsided with some of this, I can easily change the channel, but why would it be so hard to label programs so I as a parent can make an informed decision.
I try my hardest to be a reasonable and responsible parent (probably shouldn't curse so much around my kids ;-)) but that's not always easy to do without being informed (as reasonably as possible). If I watch a television program or go see a movie, they have a ratings system (which is often flawed but at least a guideline) so I can use that as a guideline.
I'm obviously not a prude and realize my kids are going to hear swearing every day (even at home ;-)) and I can't protect or shield them from everything, but why is it so hard to have a simple content disclaimer at the half hour of a radio program?
Of course, being the easonable parent I am, I'm taking my son to his first metal show: Morbid Angel (but I know going in he's likely to be exposed to profanity, a little friendly violence and a couple drunken idiots)
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