I have never been one to watch any award show for celebrities because I feel it is just a bunch of over paid actors slapping themselves on the back for making so much money BUT I know that a lot of students and families love and watch these shows. I am trying to put out some information to help you sift through and digest the culture of the VMA's and industry around us.
To help you in your critique and understanding, CPYU (Center for Parent/Youth Understanding) has created a PDF discussion/question guide to help you and your teens evaluate the world around them.
Here are some suggestions on how to use the guide:
Here are some suggestions on how to use the guide:
- Watching solo? Use the guide to direct your viewing and critique. Then, join the discussion by throwing a comment on CPYU's blog on Monday morning.
- Gather with other adults and/or youth workers to view the VMA's and discuss.
- Forward the PFD on to the parents you know. Have them watch, then follow up with some discussion. Or, gather them at your house to watch with you!
- Watch the VMAs with your teenagers. Process the show with them using the questions. You'll not only be modeling critical thinking about the show, but you'll be teaching them some valuable media evaluations skills.
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