Suzy and I are huge fans of British TV, especially crime dramas. Between Hercule Poirot, Midsomer Murders, and the endless library on BritBox, you’d think a gruesome murder occurred every hour in “sleepy” old London and its suburbs. It makes me realize there is a very fine line between entertainment and social acceptability. I often worry: could someone watch a show about a serial killer and begin to view that behavior as normal?
I feel the same way about video games; the line between digital play and real-world conduct is blurring. That’s why I applaud parents who set reasonable limits on social media and gaming—and why I worry deeply for the children whose parents don’t.
I know I’m starting to sound like a “fuddy-duddy,” and I certainly don’t trust our current government to legislate a solution, but much of what airs today is genuinely disturbing. I wonder what the answer is, especially for children in single-parent homes or those without involved guardians. What is our role as a society? Is there a place for faith-based organizations to step in? I’m no fan of censorship, but something has to give. Perhaps people of my generation shouldn’t be the ones designing the solution—maybe the answer lies with the very children I’m worried about.
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