Why do we market sex to children?

Question

The amount of blatent sexuality creeping into advertising during childrens programming and sexuality into kids shows is becoming more blatent. Who is to blame for this?

The reason I ask is I was watching disney channel with my little neices and nephews and a music video segment came on, that featured a women in a revealing bikini being seductivly sang about by 2 shirtless male teens.
Who was this being aimed at.... 3yr olds, 10 yr olds or 15 yrl olds.
surely this is not good entertainment for kids.
Bring back the ninja turtles. Even though they were somewhat violent at least they didnt try to get it on with anyone.

Answer 1

the reason why sex is a main topic to kids now and days because of the media,consumers and music videos,this is what they wake up to and go to bed too..all have alot to do with it and its not about pointing fingers its about taking responsibity sometimes, but i have a young child and i dont want him growing up just to think sex is the only way to go.so intill anything changes and adults learn to be more of rolemodels,you teach your kids right and wrong and consequencesand safety, while growing up so when they here all about sex from other medias they allready know the deal.this is how i feel.

Answer 2

why do we have to point the finger at someone? Since when was all the media controlled by 1 person. It's just the way our socity is evolving. They'll learn about it at some point at least this way they won't be embarresed about it when they do.

So why are you uptight?

"They where ninjas what did you expect, flowers?"

Answer 3

Consumers.

Answer 4

The parents for not talking to their kids before someone else does.

Answer 5

gotta love tha condom and tampon commercials