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October 22nd, 2010
08:19 AM ET

"Glee" photos too sexy?

"Glee Gone Wild." The GQ Magazine photo spread featuring the cast members of Fox's hit family television show "Glee" clad in next-to-nothing outfits is called racy, even pornographic.

So, has a show that has already taken on its share of taboos gone too far this time?

This morning, two critics share opposite views with American Morning's John Roberts. Melissa Henson with the Parents Television Council says the photos are "very damaging" and send the wrong message. Robert Thompson, pop culture expert with Syracuse University, calls the photos "racy," but he isn’t so sure parents need to worry specifically about the photo spread.


Filed under: American Morning • Entertainment • Media • Parenting • Pop Culture
October 20th, 2010
10:02 AM ET

‘Sesame Street’ writer devotes hair tribute to Ethiopian daughter

The Sesame Street video “I Love My Hair” teaches young black girls that their hair is beautiful just the way it is. This morning, Sesame Street writer Joey Mazzarino shares how his adopted Ethiopian daughter's curly hair inspired the now viral video.


Filed under: Parenting • Pop Culture • Race
October 19th, 2010
12:16 PM ET

iPhone: Toy of choice for kids?

This morning, Kiran Chetry spoke with Tovah Klein with Barnard College on the pros and cons of letting young children play with iPhones and iPads.

Do you agree? Do you think toddlers should play with iPhones and iPads?


Filed under: American Morning • Parenting • Technology
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