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1. Television: Mom
2. Telephone: Me
3. Cellular Phone: Me
4. Computer: Me

The only reason my mom uses the television more than me is because she usually watches while doing her work. She doesn't have time for the other devices.

Which family member uses it the least?

1. Television: Me
2. Telephone: Mom
3. Cellular Phone: Dad
4. Computer: Dad

My dad is cell phone and computer illiterate so he usually enjoys T.V. more. I am least seen using the T.V.

Use is restricted?

1. Television: No
2. Telephone: No
3. Cellular Phone: Yes
4. Computer: No

The cellphone is restricted because I occasionally share my phone with my Mom. I usually only use my cell phone for emergencies anyways. The other devices are not restricted because they are not used excessively.

Use is unrestricted?

1. Television: Yes
2. Telephone: Yes
3. Cellular Phone: No
4. Computer: Yes

These devices are not restricted because they are not used excessively.

Used mostly for entertainment?

1. Television: Yes
2. Telephone: Yes
3. Cellular Phone: No
4. Computer: Yes/No

My cell phone is rarely used for entertainment because of the fact that it is rarely used.

Used mostly for homework?

1. Television: No
2. Telephone: No
3. Cellular Phone: No
4. Computer: Yes

The computer is mostly used for homework because it is convenient for both writing down and researching homework topics. No books or pen and paper necessary.

Expensive to keep running?

1. Television: Yes
2. Telephone: No
3. Cellular Phone: No
4. Computer: Yes

These two items are the most expensive to keep running because they are the most used items by all members of my family. There is at least someone in the household using one of these two items most of the time

Cheap to keep running?

1. Television: No
2. Telephone: Yes
3. Cellular Phone: Yes
4. Computer: No

The cell phone is cheap to keep because the minutes are rarely used. The telephone in all is also a fairly cheap commodity.

List the names of your family members, and indicate which is their favourite media tool:

Mom: TV/Computer

Dad: TV

Me: Phone/Computer

Which is the least favourite? Why?

Cellular Phone: No one in the house uses a cell phone regularly, only when going out or for emergencies.

Do children of different ages or sexes prefer different items? Why?

Depending on the stereotype, or if children have been brought up to follow a stereotype.

Which item is used the most? Why?

Computer: Used equally among both genders. Computers provide Internet for all target audiences. Provides entertainment and social interaction. Cellular phones come a close second for popularity.

Which item is used the least? Why?

Telephone: The cell phone has taken over home phone use. Can be take on-the-go. Cell phones provide more entertainment and communication options than home phones.