The most terrifying thing for a close-minded parent is the idea that your child will be exposed to information that you don't control and develop opinions you don't share; as such, any popular thing amongst children will get scrutinized for being a "corruptive" influence.
In my own childhood I saw videogames, pokemon, pogs, power rangers and more get targeted. In the past it was D&D, or comic books, or penny dreadfuls.
If it's a popular thing amongst kids, a contigent of adults will be afraid it represents the downfall of modern civilization. It also leads to stuff like the Comics Code Authority, or the ESRB ratings, as industries that are popular with kids try to self regulate to avoid scrutiny.
In my own childhood I saw videogames, pokemon, pogs, power rangers and more get targeted. In the past it was D&D, or comic books, or penny dreadfuls.
If it's a popular thing amongst kids, a contigent of adults will be afraid it represents the downfall of modern civilization. It also leads to stuff like the Comics Code Authority, or the ESRB ratings, as industries that are popular with kids try to self regulate to avoid scrutiny.