Too Much, Too Soon

MANY parents are worried about a 'sexualised culture' surrounding their children. The accessibility of pornography on the internet and sexual imagery in advertising, TV programmes, films and music videos are just a few examples of things that parents say contribute to their anxiety that children are under pressure to grow up too quickly.

The ASA is the UK's independent regulator of advertising across all media working to ensure that all ads are legal, decent, honest and truthful. They place the protection of children at the heart of our work with strict rules that prevent ads from containing anything likely to result in a child's physical, mental or moral harm.

But what about ads aimed at an adult audience, for example posters for perfume featuring sexual imagery? Are these contributing to an 'unthinking drift to ever greater sexualisation'? Do you think the ASA makes the right decisions or should we be drawing the line in a different place?

Make your voice heard and join the debate on Thursday 1 November, 7 - 9pm at Burnage Media Arts College in Manchester.  Whatever your views, you're invited to participate in a Question Time style public debate.

It's a chance to put forward your opinion, concerns and questions. Hear the views from representatives from the advertising industry, family and parenting groups and Reg Bailey, the Government's independent reviewer of the sexualisation of childhood. There will also be a chance to act as ASA Council and look at recent ASA rulings where you can decide whether or not the complaint should be upheld.

To register to attend this event complete the registration form here.

Find out more at www.asa.org.uk.

The event is free of charge.