v-chip

I think I'm with Jarod on this one. An overwhelming portion of the American populace just has no earthly idea how to use the V-chip feature built into their television set. Is this a problem? I really doubt it. I fail to believe that people would use the V-chip even if the possessed the clairvoyance to operate it. Honestly it's just too much effort.
When the adult in question, who activated the doohickey in the first place, sits down to watch TV after spending a long day doing whatever people do when they're not watching TV, the last thing he/she wants to do is exert the extra energy it takes to punch in the three or four digit code to turn the V-chip back off. Honestly, if the adult in question doesn't have the energy to sit down with his/her kid, discuss what he/she is watching on TV, and take an active role in the kid's life, ensuring that they live a long, happy and fulfilling existence?
I mean come on, parenting is difficult and just because somebody brings a new life into the world is no reason to bust hump and actually raise a human being. That's what TVs are for.