The Guangzhou Daily reports that a Japanese cartoon idol aimed at kindergarten children has become a cause of concern for many Chinese parents. The cartoon series "Ultraman", in which a superman-type figure fights all kinds of evil-minded monsters, has already been banned in Japan during prime time for its excessive violence. But the paper says, the series has been a "must-see" for local kids during the just-concluded summer vacation. And it adds that many parents have complained that that their children become more aggressive after watching the animation. Experts say young children between the ages of three and four are at an extremely sensitive stage of their development; they warn that during this period kids tend to imitate everything around them, and need definite guidance. Some suggest that a rating system be introduced for such cartoons, and that laws and regulations be established to help control them.
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