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Megan McDonald Way and her husband, Rob, played with their children, (from left) Joseph, Helen, Meghan, and Robbie, in Norwood. The family has cut back on their viewing habits because of the violent content in shows and commercials.

Violent TV ads leave parents wincing

Disturbing images on the tube

By Joanna Weiss
Globe Staff / April 8, 2007

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When "American Idol" came on the air at 8 p.m. last Tuesday, Liz Wood settled down with her 11- and 13-year-old children for an hour of friendly debate and questionable singing. What they weren't prepared for was the dark, creepy ad for the horror film "Disturbia." The next morning, Wood's 13-year-old daughter announced that she had had nightmares. (Full article: 1052 words)

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