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It is well known that TV, movies and video games can expose children to inappropriate images and language. But Common Sense Media is bringing to light a concern not thought of by most parents: cell phone applications. With thousands upon thousands of applications available from Apple’s iTunes store, children can easily download those with adult or violent themes without the knowledge of parents.

According to an article in The Washington Post, Common Sense Media CEO James Steyer is pushing for federal regulations for cell phone applications:

Steyer said he sees “digital literacy” for children as a key regulatory concern that crosses several sections of the federal government. And he said the Federal Communications Commission has a responsibility to dive into questions of new technologies with its expanisve inquiry into how digital media is impacting children.

The Post reports that Steyer met last week with representatives from the Department of Education, the Federal Trade Commission, and the Federal Communications Commission to make his concerns known.