Project 9-6-1 (Radio Station in Atlanta)

[JenyEliza]

Ok, so this year I drive 17 miles each way to take my kids to high school (THANK YOU NCLB--without this transfer, my kids would be going to THE MOST dangerous school in our county, not to mention under performing academically, so I am extremely grateful to the NCLB program getting them out of there!!!!!).

At any rate, we listen to the radio as we drive and they listen to a station (96.1) with a show called "The Giant Show" that has a cast of characters that could be from any 7th or 8th grade middle school, they are so immature.

One of the characters is a fella they call Bitch Boobs. Well, BB was until last Friday a 29 year old virgin. Then a listener called in and offered herself up to him to end his misery as a virgin. They've been making a big hoo-haw about it on the radio, and quite frankly he's turned into a pig--at the expense of the gal who gave it up for him.

There's been name calling, accusations of her being a stalker (which she was not, BB was just being an *******), and just general pigotry and misogyny (also a good teaching moment for my teens).

At any rate, as just wondering if there are any Atlantans following along on this radio station and what you think of it?

[chelton25]

So you let your children listen to that kind of garbage on the radio and you are worried about the school they attend? Kinda contradictory there don't ya think?

[JenyEliza]

So you let your children listen to that kind of garbage on the radio and you are worried about the school they attend? Kinda contradictory there don't ya think?


Not at all. Do you know what they hear from their peers at high school? The worst kind of mis-information, disinformation plain out lies and crap about drugs, alcohol, sex, yada yada.

Listening to this radio station, however distasteful it is for me, gives us lots of opportunity for good communication about the things are important in keeping teens safe these days.

How many teenagers have you raised, or are you raising?

[JenyEliza]

Oh...and by the time kids get to high school, there's NO selecting their radio or TV stations for them.

In 6 months my kids will be driving. They already have friends who drive. The days of me micro-managing them and their activities have become extremely limited. I have to trust that we've had good communication thier whole lives and that they know what I expect of them.

Even if I banned this radio station in my car--they'd just listen to it with their friends and keep it a secret from me. So....which is better? Listen to it with Mom and have a good line of communication open, so they feel safe talking about important stuff with me? Or banning this station and leaving them to figure things out at the mercy of their idiot friends and this radio station?

Hmm?

[ArmyMAJretired]

If i don't have my iPod plugged in I usually listen to news on WSB 750 AM or WGST 640 AM. Sometimed Star 94 FM for rock.

In th eafternoon I switch between the 2 AM stations for Sean and Dave Ramsey.

I miss randy and Spiff, but spiff is on the oldies station 106.7 FM in the morning.

[chelton25]

Not at all. Do you know what they hear from their peers at high school? The worst kind of mis-information, disinformation plain out lies and crap about drugs, alcohol, sex, yada yada.

Listening to this radio station, however distasteful it is for me, gives us lots of opportunity for good communication about the things are important in keeping teens safe these days.

How many teenagers have you raised, or are you raising?

Raised three. never let them listen to, watch or read garbage while growing up. Nor did i set a bad example by listening to, watching or reading garbage. All three went to public school. One is a Firefighter, married (with a grandchild on the way). One is serving in the US Army (followed in my footsteps), married. And the "baby" is attending GT learning to be a Dr.

We always talked about what was going on in their lives. we were intimately involved in their lives. knew who all their friends were and still know who they hang with. when they drove our vehicles they did so by our rules.

You raise as you see fit. They follow the example laid out before them. just seems condractiory to worry about they type of school they go to and then let them listen to garbage while on the way to school.

just don't see how learning about a guy named "bitch boobs" loosing his virginity leads to learning examples.

[JenyEliza]

Well, since you bragged about your kids, let me brag about mine.

They're boy/girl twins. 14....just started high school.

Son: Wrestling team, track team, FCA, Lucky Bucs (club for homeless pets). 3.5 GPA from 8th grade with advanced placement in history and social studies. Academic succes continues so far with 1 month in high school. Focus is academic with an occupational certificate in Sports medicine as well (would like to coach be althetic trainer at college level).

Daughter: Jr. Navy ROTC, lead Cadet for her freshman class. Rifle Team. Taking a full load of classes, including Biology, World Geography, English Lit, Algebra, Sports Medcine and Jr. Navy ROTC. Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling teams. Lucky Bucs Club (homeless pets). GPA 3.0

I really don't think either of my kids are at risk of ruining their lives by listening to this ridiculous radio show. Do I think it's crass? Heck yeah, but it *really* does open up the lines of communication. We have a 30 minute drive in the morning .... listening to this crap.

You can't imagine the discussions that opened up that wouldn't have otherwise opened up....and they feel *totally* comfortable having those discussions with me.

Like....how I didn't think it was a such a big deal that "Bitch Boobs" was a 29 year old virgin. That he assured he would remain disease free, child free and ready to take on the commitment of a relationship with the right person came along. I told that while I don't expect them to remain virgins until they're 29, I would very much prefer that they remain virgins until they marry, and that before they even *consider* having sex, to come talk to me first. Especially while they're stll in high school

That conversation probably wouldn't have taken place had we not been listening to that crappy radio show.

Today's teens are different than teens were when your kids were growing up. They have presures to deal with that we never did, and your kids never did.

In order to make sure our teens grow up safe, sound and happy, Parents HAVE GOT TO open the lines of communication and listen to their kids.

My twins friends like to visit us and go places with us--why? Because I'm not uptight and rigid like their parents. I listen. They appreciate that I tell them what I think in a way that doesn't automatically put them on the defensive. I don't harp and criticize....I give them other opinions and ways of looking at the issues of their day. I play Devil's advocate....and they know at the end of the day, I will honor their confidences--unless what they've told me places them or someone elses life in danger and they know then I have to violate their confidence and reach out to their parents.....and I *will*.

I'm glad your kids turned out so awesome. I have every reason to believe mine are on the right path too.

I'm still looking for anyone else in Atlanta whose teens listen to this Project 9 6 1 "The Big Show" garbage (I'd post a link, but it's got bad words and content that would probably get me banned here).

Anyone?