{"id":2120339,"date":"2023-12-08T22:50:01","date_gmt":"2023-12-09T03:50:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bentkey-makes-the-parent-tv-council-nice-list-hbo-meta-naughty\/"},"modified":"2023-12-08T22:54:46","modified_gmt":"2023-12-09T03:54:46","slug":"bentkey-makes-the-parent-tv-council-nice-list-hbo-meta-naughty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bentkey-makes-the-parent-tv-council-nice-list-hbo-meta-naughty\/","title":{"rendered":"Bentkey earns Parent TV Council&#8217;s approval; HBO, Meta: not so much"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fbentkey-makes-the-parent-tv-council-nice-list-hbo-meta-naughty%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2120339&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Daily Wire\u2019s Bentkey Lands on PTC\u2019s Nice List, HBO and Meta on \u200bNaughty\u2064 List for Targeting Youth with\u200d Explicit Content<\/h2>\n<p>The Parents Television Council (PTC)\u2064 has released\u200d its annual Naughty\u200d &#038; Nice List, with Daily Wire\u2019s Bentkey making \u200cit to the \u2062Nice\u200d list, \u200bwhile HBO and \u2062Meta find themselves on the Naughty list.\u200d The PTC accuses HBO and Meta \u200bof &#8220;targeting \u200cyouth&#8221;\u2062 with content that is overtly sexual and graphic.<\/p>\n<p>Melissa Henson, PTC vice president,\u2064 expressed concern about the challenges faced by children, teens, and parents in a \u2064world saturated\u2064 with screens. She stated, \u2062&#8221;Meta and HBO aren&#8217;t making\u200c this any easier for \u2064families by targeting youth with explicit sexual\u2063 and other harmful content.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Henson \u2063added, &#8220;Our Naughty &#038; Nice List seeks to\u200b highlight companies that prioritize \u200bchildren and families, and those \u200dwho prioritize profit over child safety. We are grateful to highlight AppleTV+ and Bentkey for \u200doffering more family \u200centertainment. These companies \u2062serve as models that the entertainment business can emulate.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Meta, HBO Make PTC\u2019s Naughty \u200cList, AppleTV+, Bentkey\u200d On \u200cNice List<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/wABNOOWDVv\">https:\/\/t.co\/wABNOOWDVv<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TVNewsCheck?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@TVNewsCheck<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/7dn1CNcLRi\">pic.twitter.com\/7dn1CNcLRi<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Parents \u200bTelevision and Media\u200c Council (@ThePTC) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ThePTC\/status\/1733153840961102243?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 8, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The Daily Wire \u200blaunched Bentkey earlier this year, providing\u200b children\u200c with programming that is free from woke indoctrination, sexual content, politics, and more. Bentkey joins the ranks \u200cof\u200c companies like Angel\u2064 Studios, Pure Flix, and the Great\u200c American Family network in offering faith-based and family-friendly \u200bprogramming, which is becoming \u2063increasingly difficult for families to find.<\/p>\n<p>In\u2064 the PTC&#8217;s &#8220;Families Need Not\u200d Subscribe&#8221; 2023 \u200dreport, it is stated that &#8220;every major \u200cstreaming platform has substantially \u200cfailed to deliver content for \u200bfamilies \u2013 the one audience \u200dsegment\u200d that would most guarantee their success.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The report analyzed\u2063 popular \u2062streaming services to\u2064 determine which ones offered the &#8220;best opportunity for family \u2063viewing.&#8221; AppleTV+ emerged as the leader, offering\u2064 &#8220;the largest number of TV-G rated \u200boriginal programming.&#8221; The \u200dreport noted that families want\u200d to watch TV together, and AppleTV+ \u2063provides more options than most platforms,\u200b which heavily produce and distribute TV-MA-rated\u2063 programming.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, HBO is criticized for marketing explicit, adult\u200c content to children and \u200dteens.\u2064 The report mentions shows like &#8220;The Idol,&#8221;\u2062 which \u2062is sexually explicit, and &#8220;Naked Attraction,&#8221; featuring uncensored fully naked \u200bcontestants.\u200c HBO&#8217;s teen-targeted series &#8220;Euphoria&#8221; is also extended for another season of drugs and depravity.<\/p>\n<p>The \u200breport also highlights HBO Max&#8217;s mediocre parental controls, allowing children to access explicit content. \u200dMeta, the parent\u2063 company\u2063 of Instagram\u2064 and Facebook, \u2064is included in \u2063the report\u200b due to its association with child sexual exploitation, \u200dproviding a \u2063platform for pedophiles, and enabling sexually \u200dexplicit and harmful content that targets\u2064 teens, especially teen girls.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/the-daily-wire-releases-new-kids-app-bentkey-with-full-slate-in-surprise-drop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Daily Wire \u200bReleases New Kids App, Bentkey, \u2062With Full Slate \u2062In\u2064 Surprise Drop<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are \u200bthe criteria used by the \u200cPTC to determine which companies make it \u2063onto their Naughty \u2062&#038;\u200d Nice List?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ressive and value-based content\u2064 that is safe for \u200cthe whole family. Bentkey offers a variety of animated and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bentkey-is-a-weird-name-for-kids-streaming-but-its-shows-are-adorable\/\" title=\"Bentkey Is A Weird Name For Kids\u2019 Streaming, But Its Shows Are Adorable\">live-action shows<\/a> that promote positive values, \u200cstrong character development, and educational themes.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, the PTC criticizes HBO and Meta \u2062for their explicit and graphic content, which they\u2062 argue is inappropriate for \u2064young audiences. The organization believes that these\u2063 companies prioritize profit over \u200dthe well-being and safety of children and families.<\/p>\n<p>The PTC&#8217;s Naughty &#038; Nice List serves as a tool for\u200d parents and caregivers\u2062 to navigate the overwhelming amount of media available and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-drops-plan-to-track-chinese-communist-influence-in-american-schools-report\/\" title=\"Biden Drops Plan To Track Chinese Communist Influence In American Schools: Report\">make informed choices<\/a> about what their children watch. AppleTV+ and Bentkey are commended for their\u2062 commitment to providing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/worlds-first-christian-fan-owned-movie-studio-cuts-in-on-hollywood-with-family-comedy-about-bible-camp\/\" title=\"Christian Fan-Owned Movie Studio Makes Hollywood Debut with Bible Camp Comedy\">family-friendly entertainment options<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In \u2062recent\u200d years, the issue of explicit content and its effect on young viewers has become increasingly concerning. With the widespread availability of screens and the easy access to various forms of media, it is crucial for parents and guardians to be vigilant in monitoring what their children consume.<\/p>\n<p>The PTC&#8217;s annual Naughty &#038; Nice List highlights the companies\u2064 that prioritize the well-being of\u2062 children and families. By recognizing companies like AppleTV+ and Bentkey, the list aims to encourage other entertainment businesses to follow suit and produce more content that is appropriate for all audiences.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to recognize the impact that media consumption can\u200d have on young minds. The PTC&#8217;s efforts to raise awareness about companies that produce explicit content targeting youth is a step in \u2062the right direction. By holding these companies accountable, the \u200bPTC promotes a safer \u2064and more responsible media environment for children and families.<\/p>\n<p>As the \u2062landscape of media continues to evolve, it is crucial for parents, caregivers, \u2063and organizations like the\u200d PTC to advocate for better content options for children. The Naughty &#038; Nice List serves as a valuable resource \u2062for families looking for appropriate entertainment choices, and it is a reminder to companies in the industry that their decisions affect the well-being of young viewers.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the PTC&#8217;s Naughty &#038; Nice List serves as a powerful tool in promoting the well-being of children and \u2064families\u200b by recognizing companies that\u200c prioritize their safety\u2062 and\u2062 values. The inclusion of Daily Wire&#8217;s\u2062 Bentkey on the Nice List and the criticism leveled at HBO and Meta for their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pornographer-tiktok-mom-proves-why-the-culture-war-is-our-most-important-battle\/\" title=\"TikTok mom's explicit content highlights significance of culture war.\">explicit content highlights<\/a> the importance of\u2062 responsible media consumption. By advocating for family-friendly entertainment options, the PTC hopes to create a media\u200c environment\u2062 that nurtures and supports children&#8217;s development.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Daily Wire&#8217;s Bentkey made it onto the Parents Television Council&#8217;s Nice list, but HBO and Meta ended up on the Naughty list for their explicit and sexual content aimed at youth. 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