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= Why there should be appropriate radio stations for kids ( 9-12 year olds). =

' Flava’, ‘ZM’, ‘Classic hits’, and ‘ The Edge’. These are just a few of the most commonly listened radio stations in New Zealand. But why aren’t there any appropriate stations for kids? Its very often that kids just like me influence off of the language and actions that presenters use and do. Not only that, but broadcasters use jargon that kids even understand yet.

If you think about it, there aren’t any age appropriate radio stations for kids. There are some that tell you news and business, some that air hip-hop or classical music. Old, new and even Christian. But do you ever recall listening to any kids stations? In New Zealand there are over 70 commercial radio stations that are based for teens or adults, but not one of them are for youth aged 9 plus.

Modern day songs that are aired by radio stations have unnecessary lyrics in them like swear words, that are most likely going to be copied off of young listeners. Broadcasters talk about lots of inappropriate things like celebrity misshapes drugs and alcohol. They mock, critize and use some way of racism towards others, which as they are role models to all kids tuned into their station that it is alright to do this as well. Which it is clearly not! On air presenters or even the commercial breaks they advertise use jargon that is targeted for teens or adults.

For example, ‘Classic hits’ or News talk ZB’, use way too advanced language that kids wouldn’t have the slightest understanding. I think that the language that is being used on radio stations, kids should be able to relate to and understand what people are saying because they are airing it for the whole of New Zealand to listen to.

A lot of radio stations will host lots of awesome competitions for all of the listeners to ring up and win. Sounds cool right? Well, did you know that at least 70% of those competitions will be for teen or adult aged public, and not kids. There are lots of give aways that kids unfortunately won’t be able to enter, let alone win. Like concert passes, flight tickets and even chances to win money, because they will be too under aged for these types of prizes.

Having a kids radio station, teachers and parents could benefit off of this knowing that their students or children are learning off good role models and discussing appropriate things. Also, their children or pupils are listening to a safe station that they can understand and interact with.

So, next time you turn on the radio, think to yourself, is this an appropriate station im listening to? Imagine having a kids station, it would be a great solution to all problems heard on present stations. It would be a positive out come for kids school life, vocabulary’s and also their futures. Parents and teachers would be pleased by their kids new thoughts towards their behaviours and actions as well.