Kids have always enjoyed watching movies; and with VCR's and DVD players, this popular activity has come to play a more influential role in most families' lives.

While there's a wealth of great films out there, kids also have easy access to adult material that is clearly unsuitable for them.

To be aware of the content their kids are exposed to, parents need to understand the rating systems for movies and home videos and take an interest in what they're viewing.

Parents can also take an active role in influencing their children's viewing tastes. You can introduce kids to a wide variety of quality films—Hollywood classics, foreign films, documentaries—as well as the best the industry has to offer for young people.