[moominreggie]

What kind of message is Big Brother giving to children and young adults who watch this show?

I know there is a warning before it starts but that is not the point, there should be repercussions to such vile behaviour or it will be perceived as acceptable to talk about women in a violent sexual way like this.

Also because there has been no punishment the housemates themselves think it is OK.

[Radical Joe]

Originally Posted by moominreggie

What kind of message is Big Brother giving to children and young adults who watch this show?

I know there is a warning before it starts but that is not the point, there should be repercussions to such vile behaviour or it will be perceived as acceptable to talk about women in a violent sexual way like this.

Also because there has been no punishment the housemates themselves think it is OK.

Well, it sort of is the point. Not only do they give warnings before each show, it also goes out after the watershed, sometimes 10pm, every night. If adults want to let thier children watch the show with this in mind then perhaps they need to look at themselves rather than BB/C5 when they feel their children have been 'corrupted' in some way.

[Barrie Williams]

It's on after the 9pm watershed so if they watch it that's their problem

[Gunner95]

I'm 17 and no more likely to go around raping women than I was this time yesterday.

Success.

[moominreggie]

Unfortunately young people do watch the show regardless of the warning and the actions of Conor had no real repercussions, which makes it seem like it is acceptable behaviour.

[Jinx0401]

Originally Posted by Gunner95

I'm 17 and no more likely to go around raping women than I was this time yesterday.

Success.

Maybe not Gunner but you still think it's acceptable to say what Conor did and not have any reprecussions for it. Your mother must be proud of the respect you give to women.

[moominreggie]

Originally Posted by Gunner95

I'm 17 and no more likely to go around raping women than I was this time yesterday.

Success.

The voilent sexuall language itself is not acceptable, it is not linked to rape in this case. There should be greater repercussions to show this.

[Gunner95]

Originally Posted by Jinx0401

Maybe not Gunner but you still think it's acceptable to say what Conor did and not have any reprecussions for it. Your mother must be proud of the respect you give to women.

I'm respectful, thank you, I just felt Conor wasn't being serious. Trust me if he'd threatened it seriously I'd not only be calling for ejection but for the police to be involved.


And my life doesn't revolve around pleasing my mother

[starry]

Too many do, I'm wishing now that it was more a show aimed at adults like American shows often are.

[kimotag]

Originally Posted by starry

Too many do, I'm wishing now that it was more a show aimed at adults like American shows often are.

It is a show aimed at adults. the demand 5 repeat warns of 'strong language and adult themes' In the C4 days a heavily edited show was repeated at breakfast time and so many kids did watch. I don't think that's the case any more, although there are clearly a lot of late teens still watching.

[moominreggie]

Young people watch all types of show at any time... SKY+ etc in their bedroom late at night. The watershed is only relevant for under 8's.

I wouldn't expect a 15 year old to be bothered by anything on the show, but this is so offensive, and apparently no action is to be taken.

Why are they advertising a young product? swarskof hair products if they are not the target market.

[Cowie]

Don't start that rubbish. That is exactly what destroyed Big Brother Australia people and their crying "won't somebody just think of the children" BBUK airs in an ADULT timeslot. Children viewing and adult show in an adult timeslot are their parent's responsibility. Ch5 have no responsibility for this.

[Nosnikrapl]

Parental responsibility.

[moominreggie]

The nature of the violent language is not suitable for TV at all.

We would be naive to think children dont manage to watch adult shows.

[jojo the joyful]

Originally Posted by moominreggie

Young people watch all types of show at any time... SKY+ etc in their bedroom late at night. The watershed is only relevant for under 8's.

I wouldn't expect a 15 year old to be bothered by anything on the show, but this is so offensive, and apparently no action is to be taken.

Why are they advertising a young product? swarskof hair products if they are not the target market.

If there are any persons watching unsuitable content at any time at any place it is the fault of the parents for failing to excercise parental responsibility.

Whats wrong with having a rule, No telly after 9pm with out permission etc.

I am 48 and dye my hair. It is NOT a young product, I need it far more then any of them do

[bottleofbest]

Originally Posted by Barrie Williams

It's on after the 9pm watershed so if they watch it that's their problem

I agree! No responsible parent should be allowing their kids to watch BB. It's on at 10pm most nights.
People know what to expect from BB, it's been going over 10 years. They should know to expect swearing, nudity etc.

[Thetrevster]

What about the daytime repeats? Do they really think people can't fill in the blanks behind the beeps!

[moominreggie]

Originally Posted by jojo the joyful

If there are any persons watching unsuitable content at any time at any place it is the fault of the parents for failing to excercise parental responsibility.

Whats wrong with having a rule, No telly after 9pm with out permission etc.

I am 48 and dye my hair. It is NOT a young product, I need it far more then any of them do

The advertising is aimed at a young market, but of course all ages use hair die.

Not all parents can or will enforce no TV after 9pm to kids of over 10 or so. So yes young people watch it FACT.

[slappers r us]

Well thats the demographic C5 were after

Im to old to watch

[bottleofbest]

Originally Posted by Thetrevster

What about the daytime repeats? Do they really think people can't fill in the blanks behind the beeps!

I watched one the other day when I was still on paternity leave, there were no beeps, just large segments cut. The show was roughly 7 minutes shorter than the evening before

[Jak14]

Originally Posted by Radical Joe

Well, it sort of is the point. Not only do they give warnings before each show, it also goes out after the watershed, sometimes 10pm, every night. If adults want to let thier children watch the show with this in mind then perhaps they need to look at themselves rather than BB/C5 when they feel their children have been 'corrupted' in some way.

Well said.

BB used to be an adult show, I fear it's heading toward the CBeebies channel, young fit HM's have a free ride to the end because so many tweenies now watch the show.

Conar was wrong I don't like his behaviour, but none of the HM's are in there to be role models for young people.

[moominreggie]

Big brother is an adult show, the contestant are adults.

Should these adults be allowed to conduct themselves in this way with No Repercussions?

[jojo the joyful]

Originally Posted by moominreggie

The advertising is aimed at a young market, but of course all ages use hair die.

Not all parents can or will enforce no TV after 9pm to kids of over 10 or so. So yes young people watch it FACT.

That is still down to irresponsible parenting. It is not up to TV companies to step in and take over where some parents refuse to step up to the mark.

Next CBBC will be blamed for truanting

[dontbenaive]

Originally Posted by moominreggie

What kind of message is Big Brother giving to children and young adults who watch this show?

I know there is a warning before it starts but that is not the point, there should be repercussions to such vile behaviour or it will be perceived as acceptable to talk about women in a violent sexual way like this.

Also because there has been no punishment the housemates themselves think it is OK.

Big Brother is not the parent of the children. Parents should take responsibility for what their children are exposed to.
If a child is watching a TV program that normally airs at 10pm, then the Parent is not doing their job. Big Brother is not for children. If a teenager is influenced more by a silly television show than by his Parent, then there are complicated issues at home. Young adults should be smart enough to distinguish the difference between right and wrong by their age. If TV controls their morals, then they are idiots.

And again, what kind of parent would let a child watch a silly TV show late at night? Parental responsibility should never default to the telly.

[cherrytops(82)]

bigbrother starts and 9 / 10pm why ain't the children in bed?? school in the morning an all.. it's not channel fives fault if a parents child witnessed what happened last night