Only 1 in 4 kids can name a news network?

[SFG75]

I can't believe it, but according to a recent report, only 1 in 4 American kids can identify any of the major news networks-NBC, CBS, ABC, and FOX. I'm going to write up this question and administer it to all of my classes-will return with the results. If any of you know kids, ask them and let us know how they did.

 

[mehastings]

I can't believe it, but according to a recent report, only 1 in 4 American kids can identify any of the major news networks-NBC, CBS, ABC, and FOX. I'm going to write up this question and administer it to all of my classes-will return with the results. If any of you know kids, ask them and let us know how they did.

I could make a snide comment about FOX being included as a major news network, but I'll keep it to myself. I bet those other three out of the four can tell you what channels American Idol and Survivor are on. Very sad.

EDIT: After reading the article, I get the impression that only one out of four can name them all. Still sad, but slightly less so in that I would expect the average ten year old to only watch the news channel his parents watch (if they even watch the news).

 

[ions]

I dunno, this is kinda a positive thing given the networks listed.

 

[Stewart]

according to a recent report, only 1 in 4 American kids can identify any of the major news networks-NBC, CBS, ABC, and FOX.

EDIT: according to a recent report, only 1 in 4 American kids can identify any of the majorAmerican news networks-NBC, CBS, ABC, and FOX.

 

[abecedarian]

I dunno, this is kinda a positive thing given the networks listed.

Or maybe it could be a sign they're watching less tv? Nah

 

[abecedarian]

EDIT: according to a recent report, only 1 in 4 American kids can identify any of the majorAmerican news networks-NBC, CBS, ABC, and FOX.

Sir, are you implying that America is NOT the cultural center of the universe? Perish the thought

 

[bren]

My youngest little dickens responded with CNN. We have no TV, so it's either a dim memory or she just knows things. She's twelve.

 

[SFG75]

I'd get rid of the t.v., but the wife would make me get rid of the computer. At times, I seriously consider it.

 

[Stewart]

Sir, are you implying that America is NOT the cultural center of the universe?

Sorry, where?

 

[abecedarian]

Sorry, where?

I thought you were teasing SFG for only listing American networks..