The FCC released a report this week concluding there’s too much violence on TV and that it’s harmful to children. Further, the Commission urged Congress to enact limits on violent content and pushed for a la carte delivery of cable channels. We haven’t digested the report yet, so we can’t comment on all of its conclusions and content. But we do know that managing what children see, and don’t see, on TV is of critical concern for our customers.

While we believe in a customer’s right to choose the programming that is right for them, we know not all programming is appropriate for all members of the family. At Cox, we think a big part of the answer is ensuring customers have the tools to make viewing choices that are appropriate for their family. We’ve found that by providing our customers not only the right resources, but also the right education on how to use them, they can and do effectively manage TV viewing in their home and are empowered to make smart choices for their family. That’s the primary goal of our Take Charge initiative—to provide appropriate tools and education on how to get the most out of them—and the response from our customers has been extremely positive. Clearly, the debate will continue. Stay tuned.