From:      <BFIEHN@aol.com>
To:        A16.A16(kidstv)
Date:      10/10/95 7:51am
Subject:   MM Docket No. 93-48

Children's television is of great interest to me as both a parent
and as an educator.  I have been exceedingly discouraged about
the quality of children's programming on commercial TV.

There is enough evidence to show that tv does influence children. 
Programs such as  After School Specials (ABC,NBC) Newton's apple,
Reading Rainbow have managed to combine education and
entertainment into meaningful programming for children. 
Unfortunately these are exceptions in Childrens programming
rather than the rule.

Before funding for children's programming is given to commercial
broadcasters, clear expectations should be given.
Provide our children with the building blocks that are so needed
in prepartion for a useful adult life.  Provide programs that are
long enough, frequent enough, and of high quality.  Minimize
violence and sexual overtones.  Provide good literature, history,
science, math, career awareness, fine arts, in formats that will
draw children.

Sincerely,

Barbara Fiehn
5619 Longboat Rd. NW
Rochester, MN 55901 bfiehn@aol.com bfiehn@esc.rochester.k12.mn.us