Quotes by Jane Brown

“The cultural stuff is easier for parents to deal with than race, because its fun.”

“Failing to provide children adequate access to nutritious food not only endangers their emotional, physical and mental development, but it also puts all aspects of their future well-being at risk. The costs are too high when you short-change children.”

“We know that children need help to read, and the best time to start them reading is very young. We believe that when children see adults from all walks of life and from throughout the community reading to them, that is another opportunity for children to see the importance of reading.”

“This is the first time weve shown that the more kids are exposed to sex in media the earlier they have sex.”

“Otherwise, the media will continue to serve as a kind of sexual super peer that doesnt have the best interests of young people in mind.”

“In our analysis, movies and music were the most powerful influences. The media theyre using doesnt always show up on the Top 10 lists. Most of the kids are listening to rap.”

“The main thing weve done is look beyond television. Its not only television; other media affect sexual behavior.”

“Media is a powerful sex educator, but not always in the best interest of children. Desperate Housewives could use condoms. Why not? On reality programs, lets get real. People do use condoms. Whats missing in the media are the three Cs. Rarely is there a commitment, contraceptives or consequences.”

“Media is a powerful sex educator, but not always in the best interest of children.”

“Lots of us expected the ice would go out today. While it hasnt been very warm, all the movement caused by the wind and the water rushing in from brooks, continued to melt and shift the ice until it finally moved enough for the clock to stop.”