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By interviewing parents of adolescents about their normal viewing habits, co-viewing habits, and opinions of adult representation in iCarly, we can gain a better understanding of whether or not the show provides a good moral basis for young adults as well as an effective portrayal of role models.

The interview subjects will include:

· Kym Jagiela o Mother of 3 § Dustin- 16 § Cassidy- 14 § Carter- 7 o Fan of the show that co-views with children o Strong religious background (Baptist) · Kim Dougherty o Mother of 2 § Rebecca- 15 § Danny- 10 o Against the show o Doesn’t allow her children to watch · Kerry Gallagher o Mother of 3 § Kelsey- 11 § Mikayla- 7 § Brynn- 3 o Elementary school teacher · Suzanne Barlyn o Mother of 3 § Paul- 15 § Adam- 11 § Sarah- 9 o Owns iCarly DVD’s and frequently DVRs show

Initial questions will be presented to serve as a foundation. The questions asked will be regarding normal viewing habits of parents and their children to provide a background of each interview subject. · How many hours a week do you watch TV? How many hours do your children watch? · What shows do you watch most frequently? What shows do your children watch most frequently? · How frequently do you watch TV with your children? What shows (if any) do you co-view with your children? · Do your children have a television in their bedroom? Why or why not?

After viewing an episode of iCarly with the interview subjects, questions will be asked with regard to how the subjects feel about adult representation within the particular episode. · How do you feel adults and authority figures are depicted in this episode? · What actions taken by adults and authority figures in this episode do you feel are good examples for children? What actions taken by adults and authority figures in this episode do you feel are bad examples for children? · Are there any actions taken by adults and authority figures in this episode that are reflective of your own parenting? · Do you believe that the adults and authority figures in this episode serve as good role models to adolescents? Why or why not?

In choosing the episode of iCarly that I plan to show to the subjects, I will carefully look for both positive and negative representations of adults (ex. Spencer). I believe that having the subjects carefully examine and unpack an episode will lead to the unveiling of underlying beliefs regarding how parents feel about adults’ roles in the show.