Censoring cartoon films' content for children

Cartoon is a popular form of entertainment for children. There are a number of television channels that air various kinds of cartoon films. Gone are the days when children used to spend most of their time outdoors. Now our children spend their whole day in front of television sets. And they watch cartoon so much that they are oten addicted to it. Parents believe that it is easier to feed children when they watch television. However, it is unfortunate that these parents have no idea how excessive watching of television may affect their children's physical and mental health.
Parents need to be aware of the content of the cartoon their children are watching. If there is use of explicit language and violent scenes in cartoons, parents should restrict these kinds of content. TV channels should focus on producing educational and quality cartoons. Cartoons should also be produced in Bangla with the representation of our culture as this will encourage our children to learn about the ethos of our society.
Abu Elias Linkon,
Banasree, Dhaka,
lightening_sparkle@yahoo.com